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Event:
CCC 27 : Creenshaw vs Kruczek
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Breeze.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Breeze, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Breeze against the cage but Breeze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Breeze misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Breeze as he avoids it easily.
Breeze misses with a looping right.
Breeze throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Breeze defends it nicely.
Skye Breeze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Smith.
Nice sprawl there from Breeze as Smith shoots in.
Breeze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Breeze stuffs the takedown.
Breeze throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Breeze throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Breeze misses with an uppercut.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Breeze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith slips under a jab from Breeze.
We've been told by Breeze's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Breeze misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Breeze.
Breeze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Breeze avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Breeze is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Breeze circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Breeze.
Jab, jab by Breeze - just one landing.
Breeze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Breeze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skye Breeze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breeze with a hook.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Breeze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Breeze lands an overhand right.
Smith moves away from the strike by Breeze.
Breeze lands a jab to the head.
Smith shoots in but Breeze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Breeze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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 shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith looks winded!#T2#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Breeze, as that shot connected.
Breeze connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Breeze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Breeze swivels and escapes.
Breeze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Breeze lands with a cross. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Breeze circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Smith to the canvas! Smith doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Breeze keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skye Breeze! |
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Event:
CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Ghiotto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Ghiotto is blocking nicely.
Ghiotto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith stops Ghiotto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghiotto's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghiotto's head. #T1#
Smith throwing shots but Ghiotto is blocking nicely.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Ghiotto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriele Ghiotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghiotto dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right from Ghiotto on the inside.
Ghiotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith stops Ghiotto from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith throws a strike but Ghiotto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghiotto is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith pulls Ghiotto in to control the position.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Ghiotto is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Ghiotto wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghiotto shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ghiotto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ghiotto to the ground. Smith is now in Ghiotto's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith stops Ghiotto from standing up.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghiotto works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Smith won't allow Ghiotto to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghiotto.#TD2#
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Ghiotto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
Smith throwing strikes but Ghiotto manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Smith gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghiotto tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dylan 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.#R2##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ghiotto's guard.
Dylan Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ghiotto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith prevents Ghiotto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Ghiotto blocks nicely.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ghiotto shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Ghiotto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1##TD#
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ghiotto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghiotto working away.
Smith tries to bench press Ghiotto off him but Ghiotto keeps the position.
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.
Smith wants to control but Ghiotto postures up.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is holding Ghiotto down, trying to stall.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SU#
Ghiotto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ghiotto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ghiotto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ghiotto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Ghiotto's head but Ghiotto avoids it well.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghiotto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghiotto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ghiotto defending against the ground and pound.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ghiotto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Ghiotto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ghiotto to regain full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ghiotto's head.
Smith won't allow Ghiotto to get back to his feet.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghiotto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Ghiotto's guard.
Ghiotto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ghiotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gabriele Ghiotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith with the ground and pound but Ghiotto regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ghiotto is looking to escape.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ghiotto to regain full guard.
Ghiotto keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Ghiotto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Ghiotto!#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto preventing the sweep.
Smith wants to control but Ghiotto passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Ghiotto has mounted him!
Smith tries to hold on but Ghiotto postures up.
Ghiotto lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith tries to control the position but Ghiotto now has his back.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith tries to improve his position but instead Ghiotto has taken his back!
Smith tries to escape the position.
Good control from Ghiotto.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ghiotto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Ghiotto has managed to slip his arm under Smith's chin. This could be all over... yep, Smith is tapping out! Submission win for Ghiotto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriele Ghiotto!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriele Ghiotto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CCC 11 : Creenshaw vs Crow
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smith throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controlling the action here.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Wilson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Wilson has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Smith misses with a head shot. Wilson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Smith postures up.
Smith distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilson pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Smith postures up.
#T3#
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith postures up.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith stands up over Wilson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilson looks winded!
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Smith is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Wilson is in big trouble! Smith is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Wilson. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dylan Smith!
Dylan 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:
CCC 2 :Blackadder vs Creenshaw
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Blueboy throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Blueboy tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blueboy's guard.
Smith stands up over Blueboy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blueboy striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Blueboy is rocked!
Blueboy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is continuing to stall.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blueboy is one step ahead there. #T1#
Smith 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#
Blueboy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith working Blueboy over with strikes.
Blueboy is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blueboy avoid being mounted?
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blueboy is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Oh Blueboy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Blueboy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Blueboy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blueboy.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blueboy keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up.
Blueboy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blueboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blueboy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blueboy seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blueboy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith cracks Blueboy with a solid left hand.#T3#
Smith gets to his feet and stands over Blueboy, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Blueboy felt that one! Smith unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Blueboy from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Smith!
Our winner, Dylan Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 32
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Justice.#TD2#
Justice closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 control but Justice postures up.
Smith is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Justice is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is not content to let Justice control the position. #T1#
Smith trying to remain calm as Justice controls from the top position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Justice slows the pace down.
Smith keeps Justice under control for a moment.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Justice on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Justice is controlling the position.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Justice keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Justice is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith has one of Justice's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Justice trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Justice taking a breather here.
Justice trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is letting Justice control him for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Justice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Justice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
We've been informed that Justice has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Justice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Justice manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Justice dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Justice is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Justice's guard.
Smith throws a strike but Justice rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Justice is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith controls Justice momentarily but Justice frees himself.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Justice is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice preventing the sweep.
Justice sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to sweep here but Justice controlling him for the moment.
Smith pulls Justice in close to prevent any damage.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Justice wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Justice is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith is pulling down on Justice's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Justice darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Justice into the cage.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Justice jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Smith wants the takedown. Justice is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Justice's guard against the cage.
Justice wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Justice has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith won't allow Justice to sweep him here. #T3#
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Justice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB#
Smith is pulling down on Justice's head. It's preventing any offense from Justice, at least for the moment.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Smith keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
Justice sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Justice trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Justice advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Justice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Justice ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Justice defends well and Smith ends up having to push Justice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Justice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Justice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Smith has Justice pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Justice tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Justice's guard.
Justice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Smith wants to sweep here but Justice controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Justice is continuing to stall.#T1#
Justice stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Justice is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Justice has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Justice is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Justice 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.
Justice trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Justice is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Justice passes to side control.
Mike Justice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB2#
Justice wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Justice controlling from side mount.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Justice keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith trying to remain calm as Justice controls from the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Justice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Justice is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Justice controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Justice tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Justice has an Americana. Smith didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Justice is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Justice hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Justice! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 27
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Allan throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Allan instigates a clinch.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allan is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allan down to the mat. Allan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Allan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allan is defended easily by Smith.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allan circles away.
Leo Allan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Allan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Allan to the mat. Allan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Allan working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Smith distracts Allan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith wants to control from the top but Allan keeps moving.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Allan controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Allan wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Allan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Allan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith cracks Allan with a solid left hand.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Allan is rocked!
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Allan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith loads up on a big left hand. Allan felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Smith looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Allan can't hide his disappointment, as Smith celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Smith!
A relieved looking Dylan Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 21
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Justice in a clinch.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #BC2#
Justice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Justice shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Justice blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Justice can't get the takedown.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Justice controls his hands.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Justice.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Justice.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Justice has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Justice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Dylan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Justice.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Justice looking to control.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Justice has wrist control.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Justice is rocked!
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Justice is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Justice's brow.
Smith gets to his feet and stands over Justice, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Justice felt that one! Smith unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Justice from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Smith!
Dylan Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Gwyn coming out on top.#TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gwyn was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is in close to Gwyn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Gwyn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Gwyn looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Gwyn has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith is working Gwyn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gwyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith distracts Gwyn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gwyn trying to control the position.
#T1#
Smith with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Gwyn is rocked!
Gwyn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Gwyn is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gwyn's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dylan Smith!
Our winner, Dylan Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Duex gets the takedown into side control.
Duex lands an elbow.
Duex lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#Hutchinson is rocked!
A big shot lands for Duex! That's hurt Hutchinson! Will he recover? Duex fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Duex! |
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