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Event:
VF 11: Ross Vs. Whyte
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Stein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Stein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith pushes Stein off and gets back to his feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Stein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Stein. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Stein.
Ray Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stein but Stein pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stein's guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Stein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Stein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVR#
Stein looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Stein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith won't allow Stein to sweep him here.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stein swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Stein working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet. Stein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Stein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Stein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stein misses with a two punch combination.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Stein and move into the clinch position.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Stein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Stein sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stein's waist but Stein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith tries for a takedown but Stein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Stein drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Smith keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass.
Smith pulls Stein in close to his closed guard and prevents Stein from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stein is one step ahead there.
Stein being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Stein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Stein clinches with his opponent.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stein gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ray Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Smith.
Stein is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
#TD2#
Smith has picked Stein up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stein makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stein shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Stein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Stein, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Stein against the cage but Stein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stein throws a body kick that misses.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stein defends well and Smith ends up having to push Stein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Smith tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stein is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Stein circles away and we're back to standing.
Stein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Stein, which made it look bad.
As Smith tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Stein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Stein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Stein sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stein looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Stein tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Stein slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Stein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith dives in and grabs Stein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stein pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.#TD#
Stein shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Stein trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Stein wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Stein dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith looks for a takedown but Stein sprawls well.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Stein.
#TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Stein's guard.#SUB#
Smith is sitting in close to Stein's body. Stein has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stein.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ray Stein! |
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Event:
VF 10: Meril Vs. Simon
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stein but Stein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Stein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith sets himself, and Stein steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Stein tries to clinch up.
Stein closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Stein pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Stein is working away.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stein tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #SU#
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stein to his feet.
Stein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith shoots in but Stein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stein did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stein reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard. #T2##SU2#
Stein stands up from Smith's guard - Stein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ray Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stein prevents it.
Stein fails to pull guard.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith is trying to drag Stein to the mat but Stein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stein after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Stein's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T3#
Stein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith trying to control the position but Stein is working away. #SUB#
Smith swings around for an armbar but Stein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Stein has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stein drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Stein as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Smith screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Stein! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ray Stein! |
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Event:
VF 8: Richardson Vs. Harrison
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
Anthony Smith really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 188.5, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Middle Weight Jones was cancelled. |
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Event:
VF 5: Gilmore Vs. Tesla
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
Anthony Smith really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 190.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Shivaji Bhosle was cancelled. |
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Event:
VF 3: Roman Vs Chavan
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith leaves Galanis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Galanis pushes him away.#TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Galanis was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Galanis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Galanis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galanis 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.#T1#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Galanis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Galanis and move into the clinch position.
Galanis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Galanis shows good takedown defense.
Galanis wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Galanis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Galanis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith trying to control but Galanis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Galanis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith postures up in Galanis's guard and throws a big left but Galanis blocks it.
Galanis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Galanis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Galanis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Galanis's guard.
Galanis keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Galanis is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Galanis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Galanis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galanis manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Galanis's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boreas Galanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Galanis ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boreas Galanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galanis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Galanis jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Galanis shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Galanis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Galanis shoots and misses
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Galanis. Galanis maintains the clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galanis prevents it.
Galanis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boreas Galanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Galanis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galanis throws a head kick that misses.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Galanis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donk. Galanis catches Smith right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Galanis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Galanis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Galanis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Galanis misses with a wild combination.
As Galanis backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Galanis manages to avoid it all.
Galanis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galanis tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galanis to the ground. Galanis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Boreas Galanis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galanis is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
#CL#
Galanis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Galanis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Galanis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Galanis to the mat.
Smith managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Galanis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Galanis forces his way into half guard.
Galanis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smith controlling the position well.
Galanis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Galanis advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Galanis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anthony Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galanis wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet - Galanis follows without any prompting.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boreas Galanis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith looks for a takedown but Galanis sprawls well.#TD#
Galanis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith pulls Galanis in close to his closed guard and prevents Galanis from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Galanis stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Galanis is looking to clinch.
Galanis tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Galanis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Galanis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Galanis moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Galanis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boreas Galanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Smith.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD#
Galanis jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanis is keeping the position for now.
Smith pushes down on Galanis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Galanis looking for submissions off his back.
Galanis is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Galanis won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Galanis still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Galanis has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Galanis.
#SUB#
Galanis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Galanis tries to stand but Smith is controlling his head.
Smith is trying to control Galanis's posture but Galanis avoids it. #SU#
Galanis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Galanis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Galanis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boreas Galanis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galanis 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boreas Galanis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Banks tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Banks.
Banks tries to clinch up.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Banks.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Banks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Banks gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banks controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith working away.
Smith slows the pace down. #SU2#
Smith stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banks was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
Banks is breathing heavily.#T3##REVR#
Banks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banks defending well though.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Banks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Banks shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Smith dominated that round.
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#
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks misses the jab.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith wants a takedown.
Banks is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith tries for a takedown but Banks manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Banks looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Banks being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Banks's guard.
Banks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Fletcher Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Smith.
Banks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith prevents Banks from breaking the clinch.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banks is aware though and is defending well.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banks manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A lull in the action here.
Banks pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Banks bucks up and tries to throw Smith off but instead Smith has got his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Smith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Banks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banks sprawls well. Banks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Banks shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Banks and move into the clinch position.
Banks throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feints a jab promting Banks to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Banks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Smith is trying to trip Banks. He has hold of a leg but Banks is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anthony Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith thows a huge punch but Banks dodges it nicely.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Banks hang on?#T2#
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Banks has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
What can Banks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Banks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Smith controlling from the back.#T3##SUB2#
Smith working for the choke.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Smith. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Smith slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for the RNC.
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
Smith looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Smith controlling the position well here. Banks rolled but Smith kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Banks is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Banks has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Smith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Banks has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Banks is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Banks has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Banks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith keeps control of the position easily here as Banks tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Lidell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lidell stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Lidell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith fails with the takedown
letting Lidell counter with a right hand.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Lidell slips the punch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lidell sprawls well. Lidell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Lidell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buck Lidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Lidell 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.
Lidell cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lidell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Lidell scores with a shot to the body.
Lidell connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Lidell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lidell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lidell scores with a hook.
Lidell digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith tries to clinch but Lidell moves out of range.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Lidell counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lidell stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Lidell counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Lidell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Lidell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Lidell there.#CL2#
Lidell gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Smith jumps guard.
Lidell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Lidell from standing up. #SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lidell defends well.
Lidell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lidell.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lidell on the side of the head.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lidell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith looks winded!
Smith is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Lidell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lidell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lidell as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lidell scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anthony Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lidell lands with an overhand left.
Lidell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lidell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lidell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lidell scores with a decent looking hook.
Lidell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lidell wants it to stay on the feet.
Buck Lidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Smith.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lidell counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Lidell throws a one two combo.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lidell.
Lidell punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Lidell catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lidell swivels and escapes.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Lidell digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Jab from Lidell.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith misses with the combination.
Buck Lidell is winning the standup battle so far.
Lidell connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
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!
A jab lands there for Lidell.
Lidell with a nice cross.
Lidell scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Lidell forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lidell can't break the clinch.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lidell is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lidell down to the mat. Lidell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lidell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lidell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head. #T3#
Lidell throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Lidell throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lidell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lidell lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith tries for a takedown but Lidell circles away easily
and Lidell counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith wants to clinch but Lidell slips to the side
enabling Lidell to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lidell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Lidell slips a jab from Smith.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Lidell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lidell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lidell finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Lidell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
#CL2#
Lidell gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Lidell to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lidell counters with a straight right hand.
Lidell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Lidell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smith walks into a jab.
Lidell lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Lidell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lidell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lidell swivels and escapes.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Lidell keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Lidell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to clinch
and Lidell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Lidell.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Lidell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buck Lidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lidell scores with a body shot.
Lidell jabs at Smith's body.
Lidell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Lidell up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lidell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lidell lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Lidell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith is working for takedown but Lidell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lidell has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Lidell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lidell wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lidell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lidell is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lidell as Smith tries to tie him up. #T3#
Lidell can't break the clinch.
Lidell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lidell tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Lidell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lidell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith has Lidell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lidell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lidell is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith tries for a takedown but Lidell manages to get underhooks.
Smith keeps control of Lidell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lidell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anthony Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Lidell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lidell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Lidell! |
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