Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: USFC 152
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slevin connects with a looping right hand.
Slevin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slevin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slevin throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Slevin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Slevin misses the target.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Slevin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slevin scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Slevin has managed to clinch. #TD#
Slevin manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slevin is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Slevin is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slevin, up you get!
Slevin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Slevin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Slevin throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Smith with a hook.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Slevin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Slevin takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking to control Slevin's arms but Slevin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage. #BC#
Slevin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Slevin's head but Slevin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Slevin clinches.
I was talking to Slevin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slevin tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. #TD#
Slevin drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Slevin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Slevin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Slevin prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith trying to control but Slevin postures up.
Smith is pressing down on Slevin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slevin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith has his hands on Slevin's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Slevin throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Slevin pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Slevin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1##TD#
McFukur decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith pulls McFukur in close to his closed guard and prevents McFukur from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to control the position here. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McFukur slips under a jab.
McFukur changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Tarton McFukur has been cut.
McFukur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD2#
Smith moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! McFukur goes down! Can Smith finish him!?#ROC2#
McFukur is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead McFukur has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
McFukur is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith keeping full guard, as McFukur tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB#
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McFukur is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
McFukur is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith is looking to stand up but McFukur won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McFukur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
Tarton McFukur's cut is getting worse.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but McFukur ducks down to avoid it.
McFukur feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith thumps McFukur with a low kick.#KD2#
Smith moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! McFukur goes down! Can Smith finish him!?#CUT2#
Tarton McFukur's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McFukur slips a jab from Smith.#T4##TD#
McFukur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Well, if McFukur is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith is controlling McFukur's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McFukur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McFukur's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarton McFukur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McFukur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of McFukur's head but McFukur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McFukur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFukur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McFukur throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith tests McFukur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a hook to the side of McFukur's head but McFukur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McFukur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McFukur drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith has his hands on McFukur's head, controlling the position. #T1#
McFukur trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McFukur stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith is controlling McFukur's posture.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFukur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
McFukur trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McFukur manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McFukur drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tarton McFukur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith gave a mention to ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Tarton McFukur had this to say: 'Expletives fixed, the corporate champ and ur fanboy favorite Rome Bland here's undoubtedly juicing and it's obvious the refs clearly on the pay roll and I'm sure two of the three judges are also. Since there too cheap too buy all three but don't trip I got one of the higher ups on my squad and I'l'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1##TD#
Smith gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cuchulain is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cuchulain is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Smith!
After the big win, Chad Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Death Squad 362:Pablo v Ville
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Randy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Randy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Randy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Randy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith shoots in but Randy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Randy throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Randy counters with a thumping low kick.
Randy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Randy counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Randy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Randy, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Randy against the ropes but Randy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Randy.
Randy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith dives in and grabs Randy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randy pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Macho Randy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Randy on his heels. He'll look to pass Randy's guard now, I'm sure.
Randy keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Randy pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith is fighting to break Randy's control of his arms but Randy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Randy 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.
Randy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randy defends well and Smith ends up having to push Randy into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randy misses with a body shot.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Randy.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randy circles away.
Randy stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Randy. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Randy as he connects with a hook.
Smith tries for a takedown but Randy circles away easily
and Randy counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Smith to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Randy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Macho Randy!
After winning the bout, Macho Randy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Death Squad 355:Davis v Jack
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seeman defends well and Smith ends up having to push Seeman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Seeman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Seeman tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seeman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seeman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Smith. 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.
Smith is trying to drag Seeman to the mat but Seeman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Seeman working aggressively here. #T1#
Seeman stalling.
Smith tries for a takedown but Seeman manages to get underhooks.
Seeman gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seeman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Seeman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Seeman lands a left hand.
Seeman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Seeman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Seeman lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Smith is trying to pull guard but Seeman has him pressed against the cage.
Seeman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Seeman after a bit of a struggle.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Seeman as the two fighters clinch.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Seeman lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seeman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith blocks a body shot from Seeman. #TD#
Smith has hold of one of Seeman's legs. Seeman is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Seeman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seeman managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Seeman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seeman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seeman wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith wants to control from the top but Seeman keeps moving.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Seeman controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seeman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seeman lands a shot to the body.
Seeman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seeman struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seeman landing knees to the body.
Seeman lands with a light punch inside.
Seeman lands a nice knee to the body.
Seeman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Etan Seeman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Seeman drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Seeman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Seeman is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Smith like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Smith from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Etan Seeman!
Etan Seeman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Whos your DADDY?'.

Event: Death Squad 347:Papu v Snuka
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Fietsora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Fietsora manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Fietsora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fietsora stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fietsora wants it to stay on the feet.
Luca Fietsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.
Fietsora scores with a punch to the head.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Fietsora circles away. #CL2#
Smith clinches up with Fietsora and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fietsora fails to land. #TD2#
Fietsora is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fietsora to the mat. Fietsora regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fietsora trying to control the position.
Fietsora looking for a sweep. Not yet Fietsora, not yet.
Fietsora controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Fietsora has wrist control.#T1#
Fietsora pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith trying to control but Fietsora is working from the bottom.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fietsora cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Fietsora throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fietsora keeps working.
Smith working away.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Fietsora denies him.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fietsora works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Fietsora is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jobber Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fietsora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fietsora wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fietsora keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fietsora does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fietsora's thigh. Fietsora counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fietsora pulls Smith in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Fietsora is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Fietsora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fietsora keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fietsora fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fietsora misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Fietsora denies him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Fietsora controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fietsora is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fietsora is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Fietsora defends it.
Smith throwing shots but Fietsora is blocking nicely.
Smith is trying to control. Fietsora wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fietsora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fietsora trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith prevents Fietsora from improving his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Fietsora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fietsora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Fietsora.
Fietsora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch there but Fietsora circles away.
Fietsora stuffs the takedown.
Fietsora misses with a body shot.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Fietsora is wise to it.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fietsora tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fietsora to the ground. Fietsora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith trying to control the action but Fietsora is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith laying and praying for a moment but Fietsora takes advantage and regains half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Fietsora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith throws a strike but Fietsora avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fietsora is controlling Smith's posture.
Fietsora working a defensive guard here.
Fietsora utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fietsora keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fietsora throws a body shot but no joy.
Fietsora lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Fietsora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fietsora connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fietsora throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Fietsora didn't expect that.
Fietsora is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REVR#
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fietsora, who protects the arm well.
Fietsora takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1##SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fietsora struggling a bit here.
Smith trying to control the position but Fietsora is working away.
Fietsora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luca Fietsora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fietsora has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Fietsora takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fietsora keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Chad Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Fietsora denies him.
Smith wants to control but Fietsora is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fietsora throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fietsora can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Fietsora misses with a punch on the inside.
Fietsora tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Fietsora back against the cage.
Fietsora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocking some punches. #T4#
Fietsora lands an uppercut.#BC#
Fietsora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fietsora throws a poor cross that misses
and Fietsora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Fietsora.
Fietsora swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Fietsora is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fietsora swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws out a counter right but Fietsora avoids it with no problem.
Fietsora swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Fietsora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Fietsora and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fietsora lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Fietsora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Fietsora. #TD2#
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Smith.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Death Squad 341:Pablo v Gerard
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Smith is looking to clinch but Slade is avoiding it.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slade misses with the combination.
Slade misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slade has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Slade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slade swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Slade has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Smith is controlling Slade's posture.
Slade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slade defends well.
Our spies down at at Gym of the Gods inform us that Smith has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Slade wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith has Slade pulled in close to control his posture.
Slade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Slade trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slade stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Smith is trying to control the position but Slade postures up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Slade from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Slade passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
Slade scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Smith pulls Slade in to control the position.
Slade is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.#SU#
Slade stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Slade throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyrone Slade has been cut.
Slade throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith tries to clinch there but Slade circles away.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Slade.
Slade lands an overhand right.
Slade misses with a few strikes there.
Smith goes for a double leg but Slade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slade continues to drive forward.
Tyrone Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.
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!
Slade throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. #T4#
Slade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slade as he jumps to the side.
Tyrone Slade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Slade sprawls well.
It looked like Slade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Slade stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Smith pushes Slade up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Slade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slade misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Smith has Slade up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Slade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith is looking to clinch but Slade is avoiding it.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Slade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Slade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
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#
Slade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slade just misses with a punch to the body.
Slade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slade throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws out a counter right but Slade avoids it with no problem.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Slade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Slade, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Slade against the cage but Slade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Slade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Slade in a clinch.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyrone Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Slade. Those never looked like landing.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slade. #T1##CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Slade manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slade tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slade just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slade pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Slade breaks from the clinch.
Slade circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to pull guard but Slade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##BC#
Slade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slade looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Slade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyrone Slade is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Slade. #KD#
Slade moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Smith goes down! Can Slade finish him!?#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Slade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Slade finish him?
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slade with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slade with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slade arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smith'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 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyrone Slade!

Event: Death Squad 336:Duffy v Baba
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Pitoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith wants to clinch.
Pitoy misses with a few strikes there.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Pitoy sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Pitoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Pitoy lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents a body shot from Pitoy.
Pitoy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pitoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Pitoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Pitoy tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pitoy sprawls and moves away.
Smith fails with the takedown.#CL#
Smith rushes Pitoy and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pitoy. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitoy.
A punch combination from Pitoy misses.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Pitoy takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pitoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pitoy wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2##BC2#
Pitoy breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitoy. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Pitoy has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Pitoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pitoy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pitoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Pitoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Pitoy there.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pitoy tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Pitoy manages to break the clinch.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pitoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD2#
Pitoy throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Smith tumbling to the canvas!#T3#
Pitoy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#SU2#
Smith is working an open guard so Pitoy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pitoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitoy circles away.
Pitoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitoy pounces like a tiger and cracks Smith with a vicious hook! Smith is down but not out! Pitoy follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jendri Pitoy!
Jendri Pitoy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Death Squad 332:Origi v Donnie
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Shephard throws out a powerful jab.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shephard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith looks for a takedown but Shephard sprawls well.
Shephard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shephard throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Shephard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shephard throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shephard throws out the jab.
Shephard throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shephard.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Shephard.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Shephard feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shephard defends well and Smith ends up having to push Shephard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Shephard. No joy for Smith on that attempt. #T1#
Shephard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Shephard coming out on top.
Shephard stuffs the takedown.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Jack Shephard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shephard misses with a hook.
Shephard lands a head shot.
Shephard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith moves away from the strike by Shephard.
Shephard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shephard throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shephard connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shephard avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shephard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Smith wants to clinch.
Jack Shephard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shephard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shephard is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Shephard is looking for a sweep.
Shephard struggling a bit here.
Shephard manages to get back to half guard.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shephard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith just trying to survive but Shephard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shephard connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Smith to escape the position. #T3#
Shephard tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.
Smith tries to escape the position.
Shephard keeps control of the position easily here as Smith tries to buck him off.
Shephard somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Shephard cracks Smith with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Smith from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Shephard misses with an elbow to the head.
Shephard is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
The referee is taking a good look at Smith as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Shephard! #SUB2#
Shephard looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Smith taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Shephard!
Jack Shephard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Death Squad 327:Donnie v Chris
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcfacepunch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcfacepunch prevents it.
Mcfacepunch stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Mcfacepunch has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Mcfacepunch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tiny Mcfacepunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.#BC#
Mcfacepunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcfacepunch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcfacepunch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcfacepunch throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Mcfacepunch fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Mcfacepunch is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Mcfacepunch wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mcfacepunch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Mcfacepunch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith stands up over Mcfacepunch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tiny Mcfacepunch has been cut.
Smith throws a strike but Mcfacepunch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcfacepunch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcfacepunch's guard. #REVB#
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcfacepunch wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcfacepunch is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mcfacepunch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcfacepunch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. #T3#
Mcfacepunch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Mcfacepunch looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcfacepunch looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith slips under a jab from Mcfacepunch.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Mcfacepunch.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcfacepunch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcfacepunch walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mcfacepunch misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Mcfacepunch didn't expect that.
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 lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut is getting worse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith stands and throws Mcfacepunch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mcfacepunch is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mcfacepunch's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith tries to clinch but Mcfacepunch moves out of range.
Mcfacepunch throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Mcfacepunch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Mcfacepunch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcfacepunch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Mcfacepunch is avoiding it.
Mcfacepunch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcfacepunch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith goes for a double leg but Mcfacepunch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcfacepunch continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfacepunch misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Mcfacepunch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smith has Mcfacepunch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcfacepunch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tiny Mcfacepunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcfacepunch after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Mcfacepunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Smith shoots for a takedown but Mcfacepunch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcfacepunch misses with a double jab.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith wants to clinch but Mcfacepunch slips to the side
and Mcfacepunch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to clinch but Mcfacepunch is having none of it.
Mcfacepunch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcfacepunch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mcfacepunch.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mcfacepunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcfacepunch counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcfacepunch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mcfacepunch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mcfacepunch 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.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mcfacepunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcfacepunch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith takes one on the button.
Mcfacepunch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts. #T3#
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcfacepunch is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Mcfacepunch lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Mcfacepunch stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Tiny Mcfacepunch is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcfacepunch as he jumps to the side.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcfacepunch finish him?
Crack! Mcfacepunch connects with the perfect overhand right and Smith falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Mcfacepunch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiny Mcfacepunch!
In his post fight interview, Tiny Mcfacepunch started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Death Squad 321:F'gus v Rutten
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1#
Cropp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Cropp misses with a jab, cross combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith 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.
Cropp throws a sloppy head kick
and Cropp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karol Cropp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cropp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cropp has been working on his boxing with his coaches at World Class Elite Gym (16 elites) $1000 in the buildup to the fight.
Cropp misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cropp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cropp throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Cropp ducks down to avoid it.
Cropp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#KD2#
Smith lands a big shot that drops Cropp! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Cropp is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cropp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Cropp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #T1##SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cropp, up you get!
Cropp throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Cropp missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Cropp scores with a punch to the head.
Cropp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Cropp moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Cropp!
Karol Cropp took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Death Squad 312:Rutten v Heart
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1##CL#
Eikmeyer has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith 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.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Eikmeyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eikmeyer is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Smith lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Eikmeyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Eikmeyer is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Eikmeyer defending well. #SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eikmeyer is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eikmeyer won't allow Smith to pass to mount. #SUB#
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Eikmeyer defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eikmeyer.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Eikmeyer is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Eikmeyer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Eikmeyer is looking to reverse the position.
Eikmeyer looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Eikmeyer tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.#SUB2#
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Eikmeyer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Eikmeyer is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Eikmeyer is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Eikmeyer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eikmeyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eikmeyer won't allow Smith to pass to mount. #SUB#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eikmeyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eikmeyer is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Eikmeyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Eikmeyer wants to clinch.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Eikmeyer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Eikmeyer persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Smith kicks Eikmeyer off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Eikmeyer shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Eikmeyer against the cage.
Eikmeyer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eikmeyer takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Smith and Eikmeyer goes tumbling to the canvas! Smith follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Eikmeyer is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mario Eikmeyer has been cut.
Smith scores with a big shot! Eikmeyer's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Eikmeyer! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chad Smith made sure he mentioned On Tap (160Q & Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Death Squad 309:Heart v Tiny
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Feargus Urquhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urquhart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urquhart lands with a cross.
Urquhart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Urquhart closes the distance and clinches.
Urquhart misses with a body punch.
Urquhart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Urquhart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Urquhart, against the ropes.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Urquhart.
Urquhart can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Urquhart avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urquhart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a body shot from Urquhart.
Urquhart lands a body punch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Urquhart misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Urquhart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urquhart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Urquhart lands an elbow inside.
Urquhart has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Urquhart can turn it around.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Urquhart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Urquhart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Urquhart lands a left hand.
Urquhart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Urquhart gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Urquhart throws a big uppercut that drops Smith! More strikes from Urquhart and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith lies dazed against the ropes as Urquhart celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feargus Urquhart!
A very excited looking Feargus Urquhart made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Death Squad 305:Page v Marcus
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Willis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Willis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Willis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith seems keen to control Willis's posture.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willis is one step ahead there. #T1#
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Willis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Willis shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Willis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Willis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Willis staying out of range there.#TD#
Willis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith regains half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Willis tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith wants to sweep here but Willis controlling him for the moment.
Willis looking to pass the guard.
Willis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Willis landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willis throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Willis's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Willis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Willis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Willis! #REVR#
Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Willis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Willis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Willis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Willis's head backwards.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Willis 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Willis counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith tries to buck Willis off but Willis is having none of it.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T1#
Willis lands some shots froms side control.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Willis is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Willis is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith throwing shots but Willis is blocking nicely.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Willis is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Smith is pressing down on Willis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Willis is holding on for now.
Smith trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith throwing shots but Willis is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking to pass Willis's guard but actually Willis recovers to full guard.
Willis pulls Smith in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willis looking for a sweep. Not yet Willis, not yet.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Willis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Willis is in guard.#REVR#
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Willis won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith has his hands on Willis's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Smith cracks Willis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Willis fails to land with a series of punches.
Patrick Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith connects with a jab.
Willis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith misses with a left hand #TD#
and Willis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Willis wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Willis off and has taken his back!
Well, with Smith on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Willis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Smith missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Willis doesn't seem phased though.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Willis shoots in.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Willis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Willis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith catches Willis with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Willis forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chad Smith waved his t-shirt featuring On Tap (160Q & Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Death Squad 301:Offley v Heart
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Mcfacepunch throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcfacepunch pinned against the cage. Mcfacepunch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcfacepunch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcfacepunch doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcfacepunch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mcfacepunch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith goes for a double leg but Mcfacepunch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcfacepunch continues to drive forward.
Mcfacepunch throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfacepunch throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a jab when Mcfacepunch was well out of range.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Mcfacepunch in a clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Mcfacepunch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith blocking some punches. #T1#
Smith has Mcfacepunch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcfacepunch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcfacepunch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcfacepunch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcfacepunch prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Mcfacepunch fails to land.
Mcfacepunch lands a nice uppercut.
Mcfacepunch has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcfacepunch lands a nice uppercut.
Mcfacepunch throws a head punch that misses.
Smith looking for a takedown. #T2#
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcfacepunch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcfacepunch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcfacepunch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcfacepunch lands a left hand.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcfacepunch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Mcfacepunch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3##KD2#
Mcfacepunch sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mcfacepunch is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Mcfacepunch ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Smith clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiny Mcfacepunch!
Tiny Mcfacepunch spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Death Squad 295:Kostas v Ortiz
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Smith slips a straight right by Breaker.
Breaker cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Breaker blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breaker.
Smith slips a straight right by Breaker.
Breaker misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Breaker misses.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Breaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Breaker backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Breaker tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith trying to control but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Breaker tries to hold on but Smith postures up.#T1#
Breaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith throwing strikes here but Breaker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Breaker tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith looking to finish Breaker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Breaker!
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#
Breaker is rocked!#T2#
Breaker is trying to escape the mount.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Breaker tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Breaker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith landing punches.
Smith prevents Breaker from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaker wants to control but Smith is having none of it.#T3#
Breaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Breaker tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Breaker badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Smith around the waist but Smith pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Smith is the winner by TKO! Smith jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BMP 40 (Boone vs Boykin)
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovalenko falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovalenko's head. #SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Kovalenko is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stops Kovalenko from getting back to his feet.
Kovalenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Kovalenko defends the submission attempt.
Smith prevents Kovalenko from standing back up.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Kovalenko is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovalenko keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith prevents Kovalenko from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith 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.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Kovalenko wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Kovalenko tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kovalenko is now in half guard.
Smith trying to control but Kovalenko postures up. #T3#
Smith is looking for a sweep. Kovalenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kovalenko is working away from the top position though.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kovalenko is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Kovalenko tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Kovalenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kovalenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Nikolai Kovalenko 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!
Kovalenko thumps Smith with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kovalenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kovalenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Smith jumps guard and drags Kovalenko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #T1#
Smith is trying to control the position but Kovalenko postures up. #SU#
Kovalenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Kovalenko swinging wildly here.
Kovalenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovalenko.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kovalenko defends it well.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kovalenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kovalenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalenko loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Kovalenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Kovalenko.
Smith tries for a takedown but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Kovalenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a counter combo.#T3#
Kovalenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovalenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kovalenko duly obliges.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalenko misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kovalenko won't allow it.
The referee calls for Smith to work. #T4##TD2#
Smith pulls Kovalenko into guard.
Smith is pulling down on Kovalenko's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Smith has an active guard here but Kovalenko has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kovalenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith tries to clinch up but Kovalenko circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovalenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovalenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Kovalenko gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
A big right from Kovalenko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith pushes Kovalenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith has Kovalenko pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovalenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Kovalenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalenko looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A solid body kick from Kovalenko. #T2#
Kovalenko throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kovalenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovalenko. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Kovalenko up against the cage.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kovalenko after a bit of a struggle.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.#T3#
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovalenko avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalenko keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Kovalenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Smith is controlling Kovalenko's posture.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kovalenko is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kovalenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kovalenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kovalenko!
Nikolai Kovalenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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