Elite Cage Fighting Series live stream: Quinton Smith speaks ahead of massive Muay Thai rivalry bout

Quinton Smith didn’t mince words when asked about opponent Oliver Hanson in the lead-up to their Elite Cage Fighting Series rematch. Watch EVERY REPLAY here.

It was a rematch two years in the making and after some choice words in the lead-up, Quinton Smith backed them up with a win over Oliver Hanson on Saturday night.

Smith won the main event bout by unanimous decision.

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REPLAYS

Quinton Smith v Oliver Hanson (70kg)

Ryan McDonald v Nilson Laki (66.6kg)

Cian Lougheed v Jye Van Polen (63.5kg)

Chris Obodin v Liam O’Connor (70kg)

James Richardson v Joel Basso (79kg)

Matt Fry v Kourosh Arvan (77kg)

Darcy Bales v Isiekeli Batablei (79kg)

Caleb Peart v Matteo Di Giorno (66kg)

Tullita Miller v Tess Hosking (66kg)

Cameron Mitchell v Emile Pancirov (66kg)

Samuel Shearsmith v Justin O’Brien (95kg)

Brodie McIntyre v Charles Jakab (60kg)

PREVIEW

Cairns’ very own Quinton Smith didn’t hold back when asked his thoughts on upcoming Muay Thai opponent Oliver Hanson, with eight simple words summarising his view of his local rival.

“I’m a smart fighter, he’s a dumb fighter,” Smith said.

The bout between Smith and Hanson on Saturday, March 29 will be live streamed exclusively on KommunityTV as part of a massive night in the Elite Cage Fighting Series.

Going further, Smith suggested that his opponent, who he beat by unanimous decision in March 2023, wouldn’t be equipped to deal with his strengths.

“I’m a counter fighter, he doesn’t even know how to counter I don’t think,” he said.

“There’s levels to it. I’ve probably been doing it for a lot longer as well.

“All the same, I know he’s going to show up on the night.

Quinton Smith is gearing up for a monster bout against Cairns opponent Oliver Hanson at Fred Moule Exhibition Centre on March 29, 2025. Picture: Explosive Fight Promotions

“I know he’s not going to let himself get into the ring unprepared. I can’t wait to get going.”

Smith said his training regimen has been “non-stop” in the lead-up to the fight, which will take place at the Fred Moule Exhibition Centre in Cairns.

“It’s very intense, I’m always doing something. There’s not a day that goes by when I’m not working hard,” he said.

“I’m up at 5.30am hitting the pads. Morning, afternoon or night I’m here putting the work in.”

While the 21-year-old has certainly expressed a great deal of belief in what he’s capable of, he said he doesn’t put it down to arrogance.

“It’s not just confidence, it’s that I’ve put the work in and I know what I can do,” he said.

Quinton Smith is gearing up for a monster bout against Cairns opponent Oliver Hanson at Fred Moule Exhibition Centre on March 29, 2025. Picture: Explosive Fight Promotions

As for the prospect of competing in front of a local crowd come March 29, Smith said he’s excited for the moment to finally arrive.

“I can’t wait for another chance to showcase what I can do for everyone at home again,” he said.

Smith and Hanson’s bout, along with more than 13 additional fights, will be live streamed via KommunityTV direct from the Fred Moule Exhibition Centre.

Originally published as Elite Cage Fighting Series live stream: Quinton Smith speaks ahead of massive Muay Thai rivalry bout