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Event:
Ragnarok
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Landsberg. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landsberg stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Landsberg counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Landsberg thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Landsberg cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Landsberg finish him?
#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Smith shoots in and bounces Landsberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Landsberg pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
Landsberg clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
OH! Smith has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Landsberg smells blood and charges in for the finish! Landsberg unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Smith sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lars Landsberg! |
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Event:
KOR 1 Thwack vs Holland
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Gracie trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khabib Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Gracie cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
#T3#
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Gracie wants to control but Smith postures up.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie looks winded!#SUB#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.#T4#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Choice Gracie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Choice Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Choice Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracie lands a high kick!
#TD#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabib Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Choice Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2##SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T3##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Choice Gracie'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##TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Gracie looking to control.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T1#
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Smith's head back.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie thumps Smith with a low kick.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Gracie trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Choice Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Choice Gracie!
After the fight, Choice Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2021 |
#R1#
A combination from Tonon does no damage. #TD#
Smith feints and as Tonon raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tonon trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Tonon is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Tonon being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith won't allow Tonon to get back to his feet. #T1#
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Tonon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tonon 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.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
Smith is not content to let Tonon control the position.#T2#
Tonon prevents Smith from improving his position.
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.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tonon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Tonon wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Tonon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Smith stops Tonon from standing up.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith stops Tonon from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Tonon working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Tonon is trying to keep Smith in close.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonon on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Tonon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Smith scores with a takedown into Tonon's guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tonon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tonon is trying to keep Smith in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonon wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tonon's face as Smith controls the position.
Smith trying to control the position but Tonon is working away.
Tonon wants to control but Smith postures up.
Tonon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tonon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tonon is breathing heavily.
Tonon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tonon trying to control but Smith postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tonon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith tries to move to mount but Tonon blocks the move with his legs.
Tonon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith prevents Tonon from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Khabib Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tonon wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tonon's guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tonon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet. #SUB2#
Tonon is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tonon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tonon shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Tonon's guard.
Smith won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tonon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khabib Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry Tonon.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side. #TD#
Smith 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.
Tonon controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Khabib Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tonon looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Smith! |
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