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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Non finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith throws a right hand that Non ducks under and follows up with a left that Non also avoids with ease.
Non stuffs the takedown.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Non counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Non's half guard.#SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Non is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Non tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
Non struggling to land strikes to the head as Smith covers up.
Smith staying busy and making it hard for Non to control. #T1##SUB#
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Non definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Non gets his way!
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Non has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Non working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Non misses with punches from the back. #T2#
Non struggling to land strikes to the head as Smith covers up.
Non throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Non is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Non. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Non's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith pushing down on Non's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Non wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is looking to advance position but Non won't allow it.
Smith prevents Non from improving his position.
Non 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.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Non is defending well.
Non trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
#T3#
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith controlling from mount.
Non is trying desperately to improve position.#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Smith dives in and grabs Non's left leg, looking for a takedown. Non pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Non lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Ktos Non has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Smith.
Smith looks winded!
Non throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Non is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Non circles away and we're back to standing.
Non scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Non with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Non connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Non scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Non dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Non throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Non makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Non scores with a jab to the head.
Non scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Non scores with a body shot.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Non finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Non counters with a left to the body.
Ktos Non is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Non scores with a body shot.
Non connects with the punch.
Non scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Non works Smith's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ktos Non dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Non comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Non stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Non wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith moves forwards but Non connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Non lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Non lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Non scores with a four punch combination!
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!#TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Non's guard.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Non's head.
Non is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Non working a defensive guard here.
#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 breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Non had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Kane Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Non is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Non has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Non's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Non had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Non has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Non 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. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith passes into half guard. #SUB#
Non looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Non looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Non doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith. #SUB2#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Non looking for submissions off his back.
Non is not content to let Smith control the position.
Non is trying to control but can't.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Non with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Non wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Non is trying to get back to full guard.
Non has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Non is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith passes to side control.
Non is trying to improve his position.
Smith grinds an elbow into Non's temple.
Non is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Non is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ktos Non dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Non cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kane Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Non cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith goes for a double leg but Non avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Non continues to drive forward.
Non smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Non lands a head shot.
Non connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Non lands a body shot.
Non connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Non moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Non is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Non 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. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith pushing down on Non's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Non looking for submissions off his back.
Non trying to control here.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Non wants to get back to full guard.
Smith passes to side control.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Non gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith avoids the attempt from Non to control.
Non is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Non is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith. #SUB2#
Smith has control of Non's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Non regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Non blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Non because Smith loaded up on that one.
Non sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kane Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Non is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Non wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Non is defending well.
Non is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Non is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Non makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Non.
Non is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Non working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
#T4#
Non can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith is thwarting Non's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Non defends it well.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Non defending well.
Non moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ktos Non is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Non holds on and takes a little breather.
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 Ktos Non.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Non, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ktos Non!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 4
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Young fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Young.
Young connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Young feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Young drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Young landing knees to the body.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Young landing knees to the body.
Young connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kane Smith has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Young utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Young with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Young lands a knee to the head.
Young lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Young slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Young utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
Young scores with a knee to the head.
Young connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Young connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
A knee to the head by Young.
Young putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Young connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
A right hook to the body lands for Young.
Young gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Young.
A hook to the body from Young.
Young landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
Young lands a knee to the body.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Young with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Young lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Young putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Young landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Young lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Young lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Young's coach down at BIG Gym $600 - (6 Elite) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Young's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Young creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Young has Smith pushed against the cage.#T3#
Young scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Young turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young landing knees to the head.
Young prevents the takedown attempt.
Young working Smith over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Young gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Young connects with a knee to the head.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Young putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Young landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Young utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Young connects with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Young.
Young is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Young landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Young leaning against his opponent.
Young slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Young's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith wants a takedown.
Young cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Young dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kane Smith's cut.
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#
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
#CL2#
Young gets a clinch.
Young connects with a knee to the head.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Young landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Terry Young seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Young 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.
Young prevents the takedown attempt.
Young stalling.
Young lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Young connects with a knee to the head.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Young lands a nice knee to the body.
Young holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Young using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Young effectively controlling the action here.
Young lands a nice knee to the body.
Young manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Young digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Young just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Young lands a nice knee to the body.
Young is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Young.#CL2#
Young closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Young stalling the fight.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Young stalling.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Young landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Young working Smith over with knees to the body.
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Young stalling the fight.
#T3#
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Young is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Young lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Young avoiding damage.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Smith tries for a takedown but Young manages to get underhooks.
Young scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Young pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Young darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith letting Young take a breather here.
Young prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Young with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Young prevents a takedown attempt there.
Young utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Young gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Young with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Young lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kane Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Young keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Young.#CL2#
Young has managed to clinch.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Young pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 keeps the fight on the outside.
Young feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Young then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Young has managed to clinch.
Young slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Young scores a nice knee to the body.
Young lands a knee to the head.
Young lands a nice knee to the body.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Young crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Young lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Young landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Young.
Young using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Young taking a breather.
Young taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Young landing knees to the body.
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 has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Young is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Young connects with a knee to the head.
Young lands a knee to the head.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Young lands a knee to the body.
Young is trying to stall.
Young scores a nice knee to the body.
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Young prevents a takedown attempt there.
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Young working Smith over with knees to the body.
Young taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith letting Young take a breather here.#T3#
Young with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kane Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Young scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young prevents it.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Young putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Young is stalling here.
Young tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Young slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Smith is working for takedown but Young is calmly controlling the position for now.
Young using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Young scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Young is defending well.
A short right from Young.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Young gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Come on Young - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Terry Young is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Young!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Lim in a clinch.
Lim's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim is trying to break free.#TD#
Smith manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lim manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lim is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith trying to control but Lim is working from the bottom.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lim looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Lim is looking to escape.#ES2#
Lim pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Lim tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Lim scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Kane Smith has been cut.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lim throws out a powerful jab.
Xoa Lim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Lim tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lim scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Lim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lim lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Lim sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lim tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Lim.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lim lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lim.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lim sprawls well. Lim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Lim with a hook.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Lim as Smith shoots in.
Lim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lim scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Lim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Lim pushes him off.
Lim lands a two punch combo.
#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
A combination from Lim does no damage.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
Lim lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Smith falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lim dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xoa Lim!
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