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Event:
CMMA 44 Barnes vs Salvador
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winchester lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Winchester sprawls well.
Winchester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winchester has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winchester misses with a series of wild punches.
Winchester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Winchester lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Winchester as Smith shoots in.
Dean Winchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Smith.#CL#
Winchester moves into the clinch.
Winchester blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winchester has him pressed against the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winchester lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith looks winded!
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winchester presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Winchester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winchester.
Winchester scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
The referee calls for Winchester to work.
Winchester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Winchester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winchester lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Winchester.
Winchester lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Winchester on the inside.
Winchester lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winchester.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winchester.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Winchester finish him?
Winchester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Winchester misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Winchester fails to land.
Winchester works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Winchester swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winchester misses with a punch on the inside.
Winchester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
Winchester misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winchester.
Winchester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Winchester lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Winchester lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smith to his knees! Winchester keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Winchester!
In his post fight interview, Dean Winchester started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CMMA 33 MacLaughlin vs Ollila
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
#TD2#
Rogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU2#
Rogan stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Mike Rogan has been cut.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Rogan sprawls well.#TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogan controls the pace.#T1#
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Rogan is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rogan wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogan is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ralph Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Rogan seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Smith shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rogan is backing up but Smith catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rogan covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Smith Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Smith! |
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Event:
CMMA 25 Warrior vs Oakley
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith scores with a jab. Nurmagomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tony Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Nurmagomedov finds it's target.
Smith misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a huge left! Smith is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nurmagomedov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Smith from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Nurmagomedov!
Post fight, Tony Nurmagomedov stared into the camera and said '"Im not surprised mothaf*ckers! 209 baby WUT!!!" Left hand hospital, right hand cemetary.'. |
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Event:
CMMA 17 Branca vs Long
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawn misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice combination there by Dawn.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith goes for a double leg but Dawn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawn continues to drive forward.
Dawn misses the shot to the body.
Dawn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Ralph Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Demi Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Smith.
Dawn throws a combination that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Smith goes for a double leg but Dawn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawn continues to drive forward.
Dawn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smith looks to land a combination but Dawn avoids it well.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dawn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Dawn, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Dawn against the cage but Dawn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith looks winded!
A combination from Dawn does no damage.
Smith with the counter takedown but Dawn avoids it easily.
Dawn tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dawn defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Dawn digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Dawn.
Dawn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Dawn misses with the combination.
Dawn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demi Dawn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a right hand that Dawn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawn also avoids with ease.
Dawn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dawn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Dawn. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dawn. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Dawn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dawn misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawn was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Dawn defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Dawn. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Dawn defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Dawn does no damage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawn as he jumps to the side.
Smith moves forwards but Dawn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dawn fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Dawn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawn is just out of range.
Dawn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith goes for a double leg but Dawn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawn continues to drive forward.
Dawn misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dawn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dawn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dawn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Demi Dawn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith thuds his right hand into Dawn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawn is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Dawn circles away and we're back to standing.
Demi Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Smith.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith working away.
Dawn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Dawn's hands, connecting with Dawn's forehead.
Dawn trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dawn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawn is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling the pace.
Dawn is looking to escape.
Dawn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T2#
Dawn tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith thowing shots but they're missing.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dawn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dawn defending well though.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Smith stops Dawn from getting back to his feet.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T3#
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dawn defending well though.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawn wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dawn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawn wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawn sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dawn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawn stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawn throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawn staying out of range there.
Dawn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dawn looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
As Dawn backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Dawn manages to avoid it all.
Dawn throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawn.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawn slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Dawn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab when Dawn was well out of range.
Demi Dawn is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Dawn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawn misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawn manages to avoid it.
Dawn stuffs the takedown.
Dawn is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Demi Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith takes a swing at Dawn's ribcage but misses.
Smith dives in and grabs Dawn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawn pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Dawn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dawn is looking to clinch.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dawn with a body shot.
Dawn throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Dawn.#T2#
Dawn throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Dawn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawn scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dawn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawn misses with an uppercut.
Smith dives in and grabs Dawn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawn pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Dawn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dawn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Dawn throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dawn ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Dawn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demi Dawn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith feints a jab promting Dawn to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dawn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dawn throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Dawn both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith advances to half guard.
Ralph Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith works his way into side control.
Smith is putting a hurting on Dawn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Dawn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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 Demi Dawn.
I think Dawn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demi Dawn!
During a confident post fight interview, Demi Dawn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CMMA 9 145lbs Title
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Ferdinando Branca has been cut.
Branca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Branca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Branca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith 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.
Branca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Branca is rocked!
Ralph Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branca tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Oh Branca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Branca feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Branca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Branca seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Branca scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Branca drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Branca off! Branca jumps back into Smith's guard.
Branca engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Branca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Branca throws a big elbow that misses.
Branca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Branca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Branca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Branca controls the pace.
Branca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Branca passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Branca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Branca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Branca takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Branca takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Branca lands a nice short elbow.
Branca is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Branca not doing much here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Branca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Branca slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Branca controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branca working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Branca working the head and body with strikes.
Branca thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Branca lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Smith is rocked!#SUB#
Branca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Branca finish him?
Branca lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Smith! More strikes land and this one is all over! Branca jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferdinando Branca! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Owens missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Owens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Mustafa Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Owens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith defending well as Owens loads up on a big left hand.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Owens.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Owens's ribs.
Owens is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Owens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Smith sends Owens down but not out. Smith dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Owens is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mustafa Owens has been cut.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Oh Owens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Owens's head but Owens avoids it well.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Owens will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Owens seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Owens trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Owens prevents Smith from improving position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Owens defends.
Owens defending against the ground and pound.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Owens's head but Owens avoids it well.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Owens sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Owens throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mustafa Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Owens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Owens.
A cross from Smith lands.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Owens misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Owens is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Owens scores with a shot to the body.
Owens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith scores with the left hand. Owens knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Owens tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2#
Smith cracks Owens with an uppercut from hell and Owens crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Smith's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Owens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mustafa Owens's cut.
That's time! Owens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owens.
A lazy left from Owens finds it's target.
Owens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Owens throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Owens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp right that sends Owens to the canvas! Smith follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Smith! |
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