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Event:
ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2
Date: Jan 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barksdale stops Smith from standing up.
Barksdale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barksdale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barksdale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Barksdale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barksdale passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barksdale asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale working the ground and pound. #ES2#
Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Barksdale shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Barksdale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Barksdale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith tries to kick Barksdale off in order to stand up. Barksdale Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Smith is pushing Barksdale's head away, looking to escape. Barksdale manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Barksdale lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barksdale has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barksdale lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Barksdale finish him?
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barksdale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barksdale lands an elbow.
Barksdale looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barksdale smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith is pushing Barksdale's head away, looking to escape. Barksdale manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Barksdale trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #SUB#
Barksdale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barksdale is controlling him well.#T2#
Barksdale cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Smith is pushing Barksdale's head away, looking to escape. Barksdale manages to hold on to the position though.
Barksdale lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barksdale asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.#SUB#
Barksdale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barksdale connects with a decent elbow.
Barksdale controls the position from side control.
Barksdale scores with punches from side control.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Barksdale scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barksdale has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barksdale tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Barksdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barksdale 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.#SUB#
Barksdale is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Barksdale tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to escape but Barksdale is in control.
A lull in the action here.
Barksdale scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Smith bucks up and tries to throw Barksdale off but instead Barksdale has got his back!
Smith wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Smith won't enjoy being in this position. Barksdale looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Smith is tapping - it's over boys! Barksdale picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Avon Barksdale!
A very excited looking Avon Barksdale made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 60
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanchez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Sanchez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Keishin Smith has been cut.
We've been told by Sanchez's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keishin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith walks into a jab.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
A left lands for Smith.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges. #T1#
Smith swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Smith.
#T2#
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with the combination.
Sanchez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slick Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keishin Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanchez!
#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Smith throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease. #T2#
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slick Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Smith moves forwards but Sanchez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Smith misses. #T3#
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Sanchez works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
#T4#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez is looking for a counter combo.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Sanchez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Sanchez has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Sanchez steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Sanchez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keishin Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#KD#
Sanchez drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sanchez is looking for the KO!
Smith feints a jab promting Sanchez to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sanchez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Slick Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Smith.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Smith throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Sanchez works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Sanchez slips a jab from Smith.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. #T2#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
As Smith looks to move away, Sanchez throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith scores with a jab.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Smith misses.
A big left from Smith misses.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Smith misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Sanchez.
Jab from Smith.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Smith misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.#T4#
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Keishin Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slick Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slick Sanchez! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 48
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Keishin Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Slick Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Sanchez has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Sanchez steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been told by Sanchez's head coaches at Bennies Boppers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Sanchez is looking for a counter combo.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
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!
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Smith throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanchez. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Sanchez has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Sanchez steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sanchez misses with a combination
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanchez!
#CUT#That has opened up Keishin Smith's cut even more.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Sanchez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keishin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slick Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Smith dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slick Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
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 Slick Sanchez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sanchez defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Smith lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Sanchez drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sanchez is looking for the KO!
Smith misses with a looping left.#T2#
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Smith.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Smith looks to move away, Sanchez throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Keishin Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Slick Sanchez.
Well Sanchez 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slick Sanchez! |
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Event:
BMF 11- Alfonzo vs Cadena
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schilling is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.#KD#
Smith drops Schilling with a beautiful combination! Schilling stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC#Schilling is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Schilling's defenses. It connects perfectly with Schilling's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keishin Smith!
Keishin Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BMF 9- Gettin’ Paid
Date: Aug 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Murhapuro jabs at Smith's body.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Murhapuro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhapuro cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a series of punches but Murhapuro avoids them all with ease.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Murhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Murhapuro slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Murhapuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Murhapuro darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith tries to break free but Murhapuro pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Murhapuro.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Murhapuro gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Murhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A body shot lands from Murhapuro.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murhapuro as Smith tries to tie him up.
Murhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
Murhapuro controlling the action here for a moment.
Murhapuro slows down the pace here.
Murhapuro seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Murhapuro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to circle away but Murhapuro has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Murhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Murhapuro stalling the fight.
Murhapuro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Murhapuro avoiding damage.
Murhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Murhapuro as the two fighters clinch.
Murhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Murhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro 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.
Murhapuro lands a body punch.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
#T3#
Murhapuro presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Murhapuro won't allow it.
Murhapuro lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Murhapuro lands a body punch.
Murhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Murhapuro on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Murhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Murhapuro is controlling him.
Murhapuro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
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!
Murhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Smith tries to break free but Murhapuro pushes him back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murhapuro walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ispa Murhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keishin Smith.
Murhapuro lands an overhand right.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhapuro scores with a hook.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhapuro.
Murhapuro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhapuro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Keishin Smith has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murhapuro, as that shot connected.
#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keishin Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhapuro misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Murhapuro. Murhapuro maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhapuro finish him?
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Murhapuro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murhapuro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Murhapuro.
#T1#
Smith tries to stall but Murhapuro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith tries to circle away but Murhapuro has him pinned against the cage.
Murhapuro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Murhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murhapuro prevents it.
Ispa Murhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keishin Smith.
Murhapuro lands with a short shot to the head. #KD#
Murhapuro drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Murhapuro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smith with a big uppercut! Smith tries to clinch up but Murhapuro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smith to the mat! Smith covers up and Murhapuro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ispa Murhapuro! |
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Event:
BMF 6- Cashin' Checks
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Cadena counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Keishin Smith has been cut.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Cadena looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Cadena looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws the left hand but Cadena avoids the punch easily.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cadena manages to avoid it.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadena was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Cadena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cadena lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Cadena slips the punch.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Cadena counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Cadena 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!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a series of punches but Cadena avoids them all with ease.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Cadena is looking for the big counter here.
Cadena cracks Smith on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Smith falls backwards against the cage. Cadena follows up with more strikes that drop Smith to his knees. Cadena keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Smith! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cadena! |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome Fight 6
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Bumurutzalickpuzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#KD2#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Bumurutzalickpuzi crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Bumurutzalickpuzi is rocked!
Smith looks to land a combination but Bumurutzalickpuzi avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Bumurutzalickpuzi misses its target.
Oh Bumurutzalickpuzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bumurutzalickpuzi slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Bumurutzalickpuzi throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that Bumurutzalickpuzi avoids nicely.
Bumurutzalickpuzi throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Bumurutzalickpuzi's shoulder, as Bumurutzalickpuzi tries to avoid the shot.
Smith lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bumurutzalickpuzi can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Smith and Bumurutzalickpuzi drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keishin Smith!
A very excited looking Keishin Smith rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Zabik Bumurutzalickpuzi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nahhhh russia still gonna blow up earth!!!'. |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome FIght 4
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Shinso avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Shinso drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Shinso misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Shinso pulls guard effortlessly.
Shinso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shinso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shinso 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 wants to stand and escape but instead Shinso has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shinso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##ES2#
Smith pushes Shinso off and gets back to his feet.
Shinso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Shinso counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Shinso jumps guard.
Shinso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand but Shinso is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES#
Shinso is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shinso wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Shinso has the dominant position.#T2#
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shinso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitoshi Shinso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Shinso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Shinso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Shinso's head back.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shinso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shinso misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Shinso is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shinso.
Shinso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shinso momentarily.
#T3#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shinso circles away quickly and effectively.
As Smith looks to move away, Shinso throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Shinso counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shinso is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shinso prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Shinso manages to break the clinch.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Shinso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith works over Shinso's head and body with a nice combination.
Shinso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Shinso tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Shinso is looking to clinch.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shinso's hands.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Shinso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shinso doesn't seem phased though.
Shinso misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keishin Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Shinso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shinso to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shinso dives into side control.
#REVB#
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
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 misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith misses with a left hand #CL#
and Shinso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Shinso avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shinso is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Shinso fails to land.
Smith trying to stall but Shinso improves his position.
#BC#
Shinso breaks from the clinch.
Keishin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Shinso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shinso darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Shinso.
Shinso drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Shinso tries to clinch up.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinso shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Shinso.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shinso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a series of punches but Shinso moves out of range.
Shinso throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
A left lands for Smith.
Shinso with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Shinso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitoshi Shinso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith digs a good body shot into Shinso's ribs.
Shinso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shinso takes one to the side of the head.
Shinso takes one to the side of the head.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Shinso is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a right and a left that Shinso avoids nicely. #T4#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shinso circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Shinso closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.#BC#
Shinso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keishin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinso shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shinso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shinso has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keishin Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Shinso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shinso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith lands with a hook. Shinso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shinso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shinso at a distance.
Shinso is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab.
It looked like Shinso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Shinso ducks under and follows up with a left that Shinso also avoids with ease.#T1#
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shinso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Keishin Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shinso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Shinso takes one to the chin there.
Shinso fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Shinso's head back.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Shinso has his takedown stuffed
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitoshi Shinso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith cracks Shinso with an open hand slap.
Smith tries to bum rush Shinso with a series of wild strikes but Shinso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shinso 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 Shinso off to one side.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Shinso's head.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hitoshi Shinso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Shinso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Smith manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shinso keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Smith tries a knee to the head but Shinso blocks it.
Shinso tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shinso is defending well for now.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shinso using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shinso is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith works Shinso's body with a nice hook.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinso moves away.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShinso.
Shinso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith works Shinso's body with a nice hook.
Smith throws a right hand that Shinso ducks under and follows up with a left that Shinso also avoids with ease.
Shinso fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keishin Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keishin Smith!
Keishin Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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