Watch Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith full combat video highlights from the Beterbiev vs. Smith occasion, courtesy of Prime Rank and different shops.
Beterbiev vs. Smith occurred January 13 on the Videotron Centre in Quebec Metropolis, Quebec. Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 29 KOs) defends his WBC, IBF, and WBO gentle heavyweight titles in opposition to Callum Smith (29-2, 21 KOs) in a high-stakes bout, which aired stay on ESPN and ESPN+.
Catch the video highlights under.
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Spherical 1: Beterbiev comes proper out with a jab as he pushes Smith to the ropes. He lets his palms go to pressure Smith into defensive mode. Smith will get the combat again to the middle of the ring and fires again with a few punches from distance. Beterbiev works his method inside with the jab and slips one other proper hand previous Smith’s guard. Smith staying busy, however not having a lot success touchdown something onerous. Beterbiev’s jab is on level. There’s proper hand for Smith after which a left that has Beterbiev retreating. Smith with a brief combo to arrange a few physique punches. Counter left from Beterbiev slows Smith. There’s one other good proper for Beterbiev. Beterbiev throws some large winging punches and finishes the spherical robust. Full of life opening three minutes.
MMA Preventing scores the spherical 10-9, Beterbiev.
Spherical 2: Beterbiev letting the precise hand go freely. Smith jabs to the physique. That brief proper is actually giving Smith issues. Beterbiev controlling the motion with the jab. Smith with a large 1-2. Beterbiev cracks Smith with a proper to the physique. Smith walks Beterbiev, however stays cautious with Beterbiev cornered. Beterbiev circles and scores with a jab. Rip to the physique by Beterbiev. Smith works to punch his method out of bother. Beterbiev scores with a jab. Smith lands a left hook and circles out. Smith closes the spherical with mixture.
MMA Preventing scores the spherical 10-9, Beterbiev. Total, 20-18 Beterbiev.
Spherical 3: Smith exhibiting actual urgency in Spherical 3, testing Beterbiev’s protection with some quick punches. A proper to the physique will get by way of for Smith. Beterbiev solutions again and a straight left pops Smith. Beterbiev using physique work to open Smith up. Smith with a few physique photographs, however he will get a warning to be cautious of a low shot. Beterbiev with a quick proper to Smith’s ribs. He’s piercing Smith’s defenses with that jab. Smith’s punches are beginning to fall simply brief. Beterbiev coming ahead. He’s making Smith miss whereas racking up factors.
MMA Preventing scores the spherical 10-9, Beterbiev. Total, 30-27 Beterbiev.
Spherical 4: Beterbiev instantly advances to chop off the ring. That jab is cash. Beterbiev wins an alternate with a proper down the center. Smith seeking to rating to the physique. Beterbiev doubles up along with his left. Continuous photographs from Beterbiev, he’s giving Smith no room to breathe. Smith retaining his head lively, simply attempting to make himself a shifting goal, however Beterbiev staying disciplined. Beterbiev with an enormous proper. Smith catches him with a crisp uppercut. Beterbiev goes again to the jab to re-establish his rhythm. Smith with a trio of strong left palms. Good proper down the center from Smith. Beterbiev throwing energy punches, however Smith is defending nicely. Thrilling motion.
MMA Preventing scores the spherical 10-9, Beterbiev. Total, 40-36 Beterbiev.
Spherical 5: An alternate of jabs open the fifth. Smith not backing down as he lands to the physique, however a few jabs put him on the again foot as soon as extra. Beterbiev is controlling the vary along with his jab. Beterbiev circling and jabbing, Smith staying out of hazard for probably the most half on this spherical. Perhaps each fighters taking a breather after that action-packed Spherical 4. Smith with a left to the physique, Beterbiev is true there with a counter punch. Smith attempting to bully Beterbiev within the nook, however Beterbiev punches his method out. Jab after jab lands for Beterbiev.
MMA Preventing scores the spherical 10-9, Beterbiev. Total, 50-45 Beterbiev.
Spherical 6: Lead proper will get Smith’s consideration. One other proper lands as Smith has to work his method out of the nook. Beterbiev simply tagging him with the precise now. Fast left from Beterbiev connects. Smith steps in with a sneaky physique shot. Smith proper hand will get by way of. Smith pushes ahead, however a tough left from Beterbiev places a cease to that. Extra jabs from Beterbiev. Beterbiev geese a punch and hits Smith. Smith on the ropes, he clinches up out of self-preservation. Mixture scores for Smith.
MMA Preventing scores the spherical 10-9, Beterbiev. Total, 60-54 Beterbiev.
Spherical 7: Beterbiev staying springy, flicking out his jab. He’s mixing up his punches nicely when he closes the gap. Smith again to the physique. Left to the aspect of Smith’s head hurts him. Beterbiev simply letting the heavy leather-based go and Smith is dropped for the primary time in his profession. This may very well be the start of the top. The motion resumes and Beterbiev simply pours it on. One other knockdown seconds later. That might be all for Smith.
Artur Beterbiev def. Callum Smith by way of seventh-round TKO
