Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 223
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Smietana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Starker wants to clinch.
Starker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smietana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Starker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Starker closes the distance and clinches.
Starker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starker misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Smietana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smietana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smietana punishes Starker's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smietana has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Starker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Paul Starker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Smietana dives in and scores a takedown into Starker's guard.
Smietana won't allow Starker to get back to his feet.
Smietana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Smietana is in close to Starker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smietana lands a couple of digs.
Smietana distracts Starker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smietana with a nice head shot there.
Smietana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Starker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smietana throwing strikes from guard but Starker blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Smietana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Starker dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Smietana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Starker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Smietana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smietana pulls Starker in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Starker gets to his feet. Smietana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Starker tries to clinch but Smietana moves away
and Smietana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Starker has closed the distance and engaged Smietana in a clinch.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Starker fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smietana blocking some punches.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smietana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smietana's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Piotr Smietana has been cut.#T3#
Smietana takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Starker.
Smietana dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Smietana blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Smietana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smietana swats away the attempt to clinch by Starker.
Smietana throws out a powerful jab.
Starker tries to clinch up but Smietana circles away and keeps his distance.
Starker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smietana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smietana shoots in looking for a takedown but Starker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smietana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Starker ducks right into an uppercut from Smietana.
Starker fails with an attempt to clinch.
A cross from Smietana lands.
Smietana scores with a hook to the body. Starker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Starker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smietana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Starker closes the distance and clinches.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Smietana blocks an elbow strike.
Starker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smietana lands an elbow that stopped Starker in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Starker.
Starker lands an elbow just above Smietana 's eye.
Smietana has Starker pressed against the cage.
Smietana blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smietana's brow.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Smietana breaks from the clinch.
Smietana keeps the fight on the outside.
Starker drops his hands momentarily and Smietana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smietana looks to throw the jab but Starker is out of range.
Starker wants to clinch up but Smietana keeps it at a distance.
Smietana unleashes a big counter combination but Starker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Smietana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smietana connects with a body shot that sends Starker's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Smietana.
Starker tries to clinch but Smietana moves out of range.
Smietana cracks Starker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Starker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smietana counters with a stiff right hand.
Smietana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piotr Smietana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starker moves in looking to clinch but Smietana pushes him off.
Smietana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smietana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Starker ducks right into an uppercut from Smietana. #TD2#
Smietana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starker is not content to let Smietana control the position.#SUB2#
Smietana is trying to work for a kimura but Starker is defending well.
Smietana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Smietana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starker defending well though. #SUB2#
Smietana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smietana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smietana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smietana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smietana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smietana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Smietana there.
Smietana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Piotr Smietana has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Starker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smietana trying to control the action but Starker is working from the bottom.
Smietana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smietana lands with a punch from half guard.
Smietana slips a nice elbow through Starker's hands, connecting with Starker's forehead.
Smietana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smietana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smietana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smietana working Starker over with strikes here.
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!
Smietana with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Smietana trying to control but Starker is having none of it.
Smietana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Starker?
Smietana postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Starker looks a forlorn figure.
Smietana is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Starker goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Smietana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Piotr Smietana!
Piotr Smietana bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Paul Starker spoke after the fight, saying 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.

Event: GC 214
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Rodgers lands with a hook. Smietana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Rodgers moves into the clinch successfully.
Smietana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Rodgers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers takes one on the button.
Smietana throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Smietana looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers attempts a counter takedown but Smietana avoids it well and moves away.
Rodgers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodgers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smietana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rodgers eats them both and turns towards Smietana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smietana misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination.
Smietana throws a big shot that misses.
Smietana looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smietana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Smietana moves out of range. #T1#
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Smietana throws a right hand that misses
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smietana swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Rodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smietana blocks a jab.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Smietana's shoulder, as Smietana tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smietana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodgers sprawls well. Rodgers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smietana gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodgers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smietana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Smietana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodgers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Rodgers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smietana letting Rodgers take a breather here.#BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smietana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.
Rodgers scores with a body shot.
Smietana throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Smietana tries for a takedown but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodgers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smietana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smietana lands the left hand.
Smietana misses with a takedown attempt - Rodgers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andy Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Smietana.#T3#
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers looks to throw the jab but Smietana is out of range.
Smietana moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodgers.
A left lands for Smietana.
Smietana fails with the takedown.
Smietana throws a hook to the side of Rodgers's head but Rodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers throws a hook but Smietana blocks it.
Smietana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smietana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smietana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smietana was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands an overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Rodgers as Smietana shoots in.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers connects with the punch.#T4#
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!
Smietana misses with a takedown
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smietana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers with a jab.
Smietana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smietana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smietana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smietana was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Smietana lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Rodgers tries to sprawl but Smietana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smietana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smietana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smietana wants to pass to mount but Rodgers is defending the position.
Smietana throws a strike but Rodgers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smietana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smietana throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Smietana is predictable there
and Rodgers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smietana has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rodgers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smietana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Smietana misses.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Smietana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Smietana slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Smietana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smietana throws out a leg kick but Rodgers moves out of range and Smietana only half commits.
Rodgers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smietana.
Smietana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Smietana moves out of range. #T1#
Smietana misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smietana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Rodgers catches Smietana right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Rodgers gets caught napping as Smietana dives in and scores a takedown. Rodgers manages to retain guard.#ES#
Rodgers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rodgers taking a breather.
Rodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodgers is pushing Smietana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rodgers slows down the pace here. #T2##BC2#
Smietana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andy Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Smietana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smietana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smietana looks to land a left hand but Rodgers moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers throwing a counter right hand but Smietana manages to avoid it.
Smietana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smietana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodgers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smietana misses with a series of wild punches.
Smietana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smietana tests Rodgers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smietana tries to score with a low kick but Rodgers moves his leg out of the way.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodgers misses its target.
Smietana throws a low kick, looking for Rodgers's leg but Rodgers calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Rodgers.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Rodgers wants to clinch.
Smietana wants to counter with a clinch but Rodgers pushes him away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smietana or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodgers, which made it look bad.
Smietana has his takedown stuffed
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andy Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Smietana.
Smietana is breathing heavily.
Smietana fails with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smietana slips under a jab from Rodgers.
Smietana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodgers defends well and Smietana ends up having to push Rodgers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodgers misses the target.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smietana.
Smietana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Smietana misses with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smietana thinking.
Smietana moves forwards but Rodgers connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Rodgers works the jab nicely.#KD#
Rodgers feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smietana sprawling to the canvas! Smietana rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rodgers finish him?! #ROC#
Smietana is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Smietana - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Rodgers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Rodgers!
Andy Rodgers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GC 207
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Smietana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? SissyPants is fending him off so far but Smietana persists. Nope, SissyPants circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like SissyPants was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smietana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smietana misses with a straight left.
SissyPants throws out a loose jab but Smietana uses good head movement to avoid it.
SissyPants throws the left hand but Smietana avoids the punch easily.
SissyPants thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smietana tries to counter with a clinch but SissyPants shakes him off and moves away.
Good exchange - SissyPants coming out on top.
Smietana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and SissyPants counters with a crisp one two that drops Smietana! SissyPants thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smietana to his feet! Smietana is in big trouble!
Smietana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smietana misses with a hook
and SissyPants counters with a huge left! Smietana is in big trouble! He's backing up but SissyPants isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Smietana from any more damage. A dominating finish by SissyPants!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). FannyPack SissyPants!
FannyPack SissyPants retains his super heavyweight title!
FannyPack SissyPants very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GC 203
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Smietana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.
A big left from Smietana misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Smietana. That snapped Karlsson's head back.
Smietana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smietana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karlsson counters with a left to the body.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smietana misses the shot to the body.
Smietana ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Smietana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karlsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smietana is looking to wear down Karlsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smietana throws a combination. Karlsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smietana throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Smietana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smietana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Piotr Smietana has been cut.#T1#
Smietana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smietana.
Smietana throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks a jab.
Smietana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smietana defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Smietana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karlsson throws the left hand but Smietana avoids the punch easily.
Smietana pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Karlsson drops Smietana with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smietana looks back up at him and smiles so Karlsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smietana misses with a hook #KD2#
and Karlsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smietana! Karlsson lets Smietana back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Smietana is rocked!
Kalle Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smietana.
Karlsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karlsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smietana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karlsson scrambles back to his feet.
Smietana ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.#T2#
Smietana misses the jab.#TD#
Smietana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karlsson quickly recovers to half guard.
Smietana working Karlsson over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smietana lands a nice short elbow.
Smietana misses with a head shot. Karlsson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smietana throws a big elbow that misses.
Karlsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karlsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smietana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karlsson controls Smietana momentarily but Smietana frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smietana cracks Karlsson with a solid left hand.#T3#
Smietana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smietana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smietana throws an elbow that misses. Karlsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smietana's guard. Nice move by Karlsson!#REVB#
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Smietana keeps moving.
Karlsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smietana looking to control.
Karlsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Karlsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smietana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karlsson has managed to get both his arms back between Smietana's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Smietana looking to control.
Karlsson won't allow Smietana to sweep him here.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smietana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smietana controlling Karlsson's posture.
Smietana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Smietana keeps moving.
Smietana working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smietana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smietana was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalle Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piotr Smietana'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#
Karlsson moves out of range as Smietana strikes.
Some wild striking there from Smietana.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smietana connects with a single shot there.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smietana was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
It looked like Smietana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smietana misses with a left hand
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Smietana misses with the combination.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson catches Smietana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smietana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab.
Smietana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smietana works Karlsson's body with a nice hook.
Smietana staying out of range there.#T1#
Smietana throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson misses with a combination
and Smietana counters with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karlsson digs a good body shot into Smietana's ribs.
Good work by Karlsson as he checks the leg kick.
Smietana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smietana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Smietana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smietana misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smietana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karlsson momentarily.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Smietana looks to land a left hand but Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
Smietana misses with a left hand
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalle Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Smietana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Smietana.
Smietana closes the distance and clinches up with Karlsson, looking for a takedown. Smietana pushes Karlsson against the cage but Karlsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smietana just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smietana looks to throw the jab but Karlsson is out of range.
Smietana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smietana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Karlsson slips a straight right by Smietana.
Smietana throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Karlsson scores with a three punch combo!
Smietana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smietana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smietana misses with a double jab
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Smietana misses.
Smietana loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Smietana defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smietana. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Karlsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smietana finds it's way round the side to connect with Karlsson's head.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Smietana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Karlsson lands a left and a right that send Smietana crashing to the mat, dazed. Karlsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Smietana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
The fighters circling - Smietana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karlsson throws a counter combo.
Karlsson weaves into range and cracks Smietana right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Smietana goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Karlsson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Karlsson!
After the big win, Kalle Karlsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GC 197
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Chan misses with a left hand
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smietana ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan throws a looping overhand right but Smietana ducks down to avoid it.
Smietana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smietana connects with the punch.
Chan just misses with a punch to the body.
Chan walks into a jab.#TD#
Smietana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smietana postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan stops Smietana from passing to mount.
Smietana is working Chan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smietana throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smietana fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Chan is not content to let Smietana control the position.
Check out the look on Smietana's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smietana.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smietana scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smietana 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.
Smietana throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smietana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smietana misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Smietana seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chan parries the strikes from Smietana easily there. Smietana is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chan to escape.
Smietana postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Smietana working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smietana sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smietana.
Smietana wants to take a breather but Chan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Smietana.
Smietana trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smietana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.
Smietana throws a big right hand that misses.
Smietana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smietana prevents Chan from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Smietana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smietana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chan is looking to stand up but Smietana isn't so interested in that idea.
Chan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smietana is looking to work some ground and pound but Chan has wrist control.
Smietana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smietana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smietana throws a big right hand that misses.
Chan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smietana is looking to work some ground and pound but Chan has wrist control.
Smietana connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Smietana throwing strikes from guard but Chan blocks nicely. #ES2#
Chan pushes Smietana off and gets back to his feet.
Jab by Smietana.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Smietana.
The fighters circling - Smietana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smietana slips a straight right by Chan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smietana thumps Chan with a low kick.
Smietana shoots for a takedown but Chan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smietana just misses with a punch to the body.
Chan slips a straight right by Smietana.
Chan throws out a loose jab but Smietana uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smietana thuds his right hand into Chan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Smietana.
A jab from Chan finds it's way through Smietana's defenses.
Smietana avoids the body shot from Chan.
Piotr Smietana is winning the standup battle so far.
Chan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chan looks to land a left hand but Smietana moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Smietana scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smietana.
Smietana throws a big right hand that misses.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chan keeping full guard, as Smietana tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smietana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Smietana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.
Smietana stands up over Chan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smietana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smietana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chan wants to stand but Smietana is controlling the position. #SUB#
Smietana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chan dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Chan chips away with some ground and pound.
Chan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chan is continuing to stall.#T2#
Smietana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chan is one step ahead there.
Smietana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smietana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Smietana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smietana's head.
Smietana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smietana seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chan looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Chan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smietana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Smietana throwing strikes from guard but Chan blocks nicely.
Smietana throws an elbow that misses. Chan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smietana's guard. Nice move by Chan!#REVB#
Smietana looking for a sweep. Not yet Smietana, not yet.
Chan throwing strikes but missing.
Smietana wants to sweep here but Chan controlling him for the moment.
Chan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Smietana looking for a sweep. Not yet Smietana, not yet.
Chan landing some decent shots from guard.
Chan looking to pass the guard.
Chan looking to sit in guard and control but Smietana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smietana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smietana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smietana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smietana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smietana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smietana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smietana throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Piotr Smietana will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Chan lands a really nice looking cross but Smietana seems unphased. #TD2#
Chan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smietana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chan's back!
Smietana thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Smietana is punishing Chan with strikes - can he finish him?!
Chan manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Smietana is now in side control. #SUB#
Smietana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smietana misses with the ground and pound.
Chan being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Smietana fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Smietana are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #ES2#
Chan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chan tests Smietana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smietana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smietana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chan's sensitive parts.
Smietana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smietana scores with a punch to the head.
Chan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smietana finds it's way round the side to connect with Chan's head.
Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smietana went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smietana misses with an uppercut
enabling Chan to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackie Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smietana misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Smietana.
Chan looks to land a right hand but Smietana moved out of range.
Chan blocks a jab.
Smietana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Smietana.
Danga de danga de dang - Chan scores with a four punch combination!
Smietana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Smietana misses the target.
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Smietana.
Chan digs a good hook to Smietana's body.
Smietana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
Smietana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chan throws a looping overhand right but Smietana ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Smietana misses the target.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Chan and sends Smietana crashing to the mat! Chan follows him down to the mat - Smietana regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#
It looks like Piotr Smietana has been cut.#T3#
Smietana trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chan manages to pass to mount!
Chan lands a couple of good shots and Smietana has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chan is trying to stick to Smietana's back but Smietana is turning into Chan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smietana.
Smietana throws a big elbow that misses.
Smietana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smietana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smietana throws a big elbow that misses.
Smietana throws a strike but Chan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Chan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smietana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chan has managed to get both his arms back between Smietana's legs - danger averted.
Smietana has momentary wrist control but Chan slips an elbow through the middle.
Chan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smietana's head.#T4#
Chan landing with the ground and pound.
Chan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smietana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smietana's head.
Chan landing with the ground and pound.
Smietana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smietana has momentary wrist control but Chan slips an elbow through the middle.
Piotr Smietana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chan is working Smietana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smietana is pulling down on Chan's head to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smietana 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Smietana!
After the fight, Piotr Smietana was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GC 191
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Reem misses its intended target. #TD2#
Smietana looking to score a takedown here. Reem is defending well but Smietana drives through and ends up in Reem's guard.#ES#
Reem has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smietana off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Reem slips a straight right by Smietana.
Reem stuns Smietana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smietana throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem misses with a body shot.
Smietana dives in for a single leg takedown but Reem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Reem clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Smietana has hold of one of Reem's legs. Reem is fighting the takedown attempt but Smietana gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smietana landing some decent shots from guard.
Smietana wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
Smietana postures up and lands a big shot to Reem's brow. #T1#
Smietana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Smietana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reem is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smietana postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smietana tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reem's legs.
Reem takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smietana throws an elbow but Reem slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Smietana misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reem takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reem is not content to let Smietana control the position.
The strikes coming from Smietana are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smietana throwing strikes but Reem manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU#
Reem decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Reem slips under a jab.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Reem finds it's target.
Reem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smietana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smietana looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reem. Smietana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smietana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Smietana misses the jab.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Smietana back into the cage.#TD2#
Smietana has picked Reem up - he's going for a ride! Smietana dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smietana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reem wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Smietana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reem is just riding it out for now. Smietana eventually gives up the hold.
Smietana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reem defending well though.
Smietana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Smietana passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Smietana working for a submission but Reem is keeping him at bay.
Smietana landing strikes from the mount and Reem is in trouble!
Smietana thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Smietana punching from mount but Reem doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smietana landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smietana pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smietana lands a big shot there that rocks Reem but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Reem really wants to buck Smietana off and get back to his feet.
Smietana lands a big shot there that rocks Reem but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Reem takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Smietana.
Reem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Reem pushes Smietana up against the cage in a clinch.
Smietana throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smietana backwards.
Reem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Smietana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smietana can't get the takedown.
Smietana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smietana is trying to push Reem away but Reem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
Nice body punch from Reem - that landed with a thud.
Reem presses Smietana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smietana is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem is stalling here.
I was talking to Reem's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Reem stalls.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.
Reem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smietana lands an uppercut.
Reem lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smietana lands a shoulder strike.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem works on Smietana's body with a couple of short punches.
Reem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smietana's efforts to push away.
Reem just leaning against Smietana, taking a breather.
Smietana wants to take the fight to the mat but Reem manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Smietana.#T2#
Smietana crunches a lovely knee into Reem's ribcage.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smietana presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smietana throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Smietana has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reem clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smietana punishes Reem with strikes from the back mount. #SUB2#
Reem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smietana's arms.
Reem is trying to stand back up.
Reem trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Smietana misses with an elbow to the head.
Reem covering up well under a series of strikes from Smietana.
Smietana is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Reem. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Reem is taking damage to the body and head.
Reem is covering up but some of the strikes from Smietana are getting through and doing damage.
Smietana connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Reem to escape the position.
Smietana struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smietana throwing damaging strikes from the back! Reem could be in trouble here! #SUB2#
Smietana working for a choke but Reem is defending well.
Reem is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Smietana scores with punches to the body.
Smietana misses with a punch to the head.
Well, with Smietana on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Reem is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#ES#
Reem is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem misses with a straight left.
Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Reem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smietana misses with a straight left.
Reem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Smietana throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reem tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smietana is in Reem's guard.
Smietana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Piotr Smietana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smietana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smietana thinking.
Reem cracks a nice hook into Smietana's ribs.
Reem is looking to wear down Smietana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smietana loads up on a big right hand but Reem slips the punch.
Smietana misses with a lunging right hand
and Reem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Piotr Smietana has been cut.
Reem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smietana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reem.
Smietana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smietana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reem is looking to clinch but Smietana is avoiding it.
Smietana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reem as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smietana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reem fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Smietana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reem is trying to defend but Smietana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Reem kicks off Smietana and gets to his feet.
Smietana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Reem tries to clinch up.
Smietana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smietana misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Smietana shoots in and gets a takedown into Reem's guard.
Smietana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smietana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smietana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smietana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smietana is in close to Reem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smietana throws a big elbow that misses.
Piotr Smietana has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Smietana wants to pass the guard but Reem is keeping the position.
Smietana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smietana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smietana throws an elbow that misses. Reem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smietana's guard. Nice move by Reem!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smietana pulls Reem in to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Smietana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reem defends it easily.
Smietana wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Smietana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smietana has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reem has passed into side control.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Smietana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smietana is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Reem stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Reem staying out of range there.
Smietana digs a good hook to Reem's body.
Reem dips to his left and cracks Smietana with an uppercut!
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smietana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Piotr Smietana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smietana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
Smietana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reem tries a low kick but Smietana avoids it.
Smietana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Smietana.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smietana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Smietana!
Piotr Smietana bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: gc 186
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smietana with a jab.
Tua lands with an uppercut that bounces Smietana off the cage and back into range.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana slips under a jab.
Smietana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smietana scores with a sloppy right hand. Tua should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . Smietana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smietana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smietana lands a glancing blow to the side of Tua 's head.
Tua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Smietana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tua as he jumps to the side.
Tua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smietana's hands.
Smietana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tua sprawls well. Tua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smietana gets slowly back to his feet.
Smietana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smietana.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smietana.
Smietana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smietana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tua .
Tua looks to throw the jab but Smietana is out of range.
A nice side step and Smietana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Smietana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tua has his hands on Smietana's head, controlling the position.
Smietana throws a big elbow that misses.
Smietana postures up in Tua 's guard and throws a big left but Tua blocks it.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smietana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smietana works over Tua with some ground and pound from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tua holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Smietana working some strikes from top position.
Smietana postures up in Tua 's guard and throws a big left but Tua blocks it.
Smietana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smietana working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smietana is looking to work some ground and pound but Tua has wrist control.
Smietana is looking to work some ground and pound but Tua has wrist control.
Smietana tries to free his leg and advance position but Tua is retaining full guard.
Smietana throws a big elbow that misses.
Tua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tua is controlling Smietana's posture.
Smietana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smietana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tua down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smietana tries to score with some ground and pound. Tua controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smietana tries to advance to mount but Tua denies him. #T3#
Smietana working the ground and pound.
Tua dodges the ground and pound from Smietana.
Smietana working the ground and pound but Tua is defending the strikes.
Smietana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tua keeps working.
Tua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smietana on the ground.
Smietana working the ground and pound but Tua is defending the strikes.
Smietana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tua wants to control but Smietana postures up.
Smietana tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tua 's legs.
Smietana with the ground and pound but Tua regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smietana.
Smietana throwing shots but Tua is blocking nicely. #T4#
Smietana is nestled in close to Tua , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smietana is nestled in close to Tua , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smietana missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Smietana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smietana is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Tua to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Smietana lands a couple of elbows.
Smietana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smietana postures up in Tua 's guard and throws a big left but Tua blocks it.
Smietana won't allow Tua to sweep him here.
Smietana throws a big right hand that misses.
Smietana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smietana connects with a jab.
Tua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smietana on the side of the head.
Smietana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smietana defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Smietana misses.
Tua throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smietana! But no joy.
Smietana slips a jab from Tua .
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smietana was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
A slow jab from Tua misses its intended target.
Smietana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smietana shoots for a takedown but Tua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smietana tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Tua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smietana throws a big shot that misses.
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Smietana shoots in and bounces Tua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Tua wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Tua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smietana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tua sprawls well. Tua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smietana gets slowly back to his feet.
Tua throwing a counter right hand but Smietana manages to avoid it.
Smietana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smietana lunges at Tua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tua 's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . Smietana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smietana throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Smietana misses with a straight left.
Smietana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smietana misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.#T2#
Tua misses with a right hand
and Smietana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Smietana moves away and avoids it.
Smietana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smietana throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Tua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smietana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tua counters with a thumping low kick.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smietana moves away.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smietana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smietana ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Smietana misses with a right hand
and Tua counters with a left to the body.
Smietana misses with a right hand
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smietana's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Smietana moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smietana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Smietana's shoulder, as Smietana tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Smietana misses. #T3#
Smietana jabs Tua right on the nose. Tua blinks but takes it well.
Tua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tua slips under a jab from Smietana.
David Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Tua moves away from the strike by Smietana.
Nice uppercut there from Tua .
Smietana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away.
Tua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smietana looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smietana, as that shot connected.
Tua tries a head kick but it misses.
Smietana ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smietana misses with an uppercut
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Smietana. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smietana dips to his left and cracks Tua with an uppercut!
Tua throws a big shot that misses.
Tua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smietana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Smietana.#TD2#
Smietana shoots in and gets a takedown into Tua 's guard.
Piotr Smietana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smietana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tua keeping moving, preventing Smietana from controlling successfully.
Smietana pushes down on Tua 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smietana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Tua will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smietana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tua defends it nicely.
Smietana thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Tua gets caught napping as Smietana dives in and scores a takedown. Tua manages to retain guard.
Smietana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tua 's head.
Tua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smietana.
Tua is adopting a defensive guard.
Tua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smietana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smietana works over Tua with some ground and pound from guard.
Tua is trying to keep Smietana in close.
Smietana is in close to Tua 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Tua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smietana wants to control from the top but Tua keeps moving.
Smietana stands up over Tua , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tua keeping moving, preventing Smietana from controlling successfully.
Tua keeping full guard, as Smietana tries to pass.
Smietana throwing strikes but missing.
Tua working a defensive guard here.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smietana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smietana is working Tua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smietana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smietana trying to control but Tua is working from the bottom.
Smietana distracts Tua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smietana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smietana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smietana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smietana distracts Tua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smietana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smietana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Tua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tua misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Smietana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Tua has one foot on Smietana's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Smietana's shoulder, as Smietana tries to avoid the shot.
Smietana throws a hook but Tua avoids it easily.#TD2#
Smietana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tua manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Smietana is looking to work some ground and pound but Tua has wrist control.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smietana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smietana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smietana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smietana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smietana lands a couple of digs.
Smietana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smietana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smietana is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smietana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Smietana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smietana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Smietana!
Piotr Smietana 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Smietana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meadows has time to react.
Meadows takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meadows slips under a jab.
Meadows lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smietana misses with the combination.
Smietana tries to bum rush Meadows with a series of wild strikes but Meadows uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meadows is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Meadows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smietana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Meadows clinches up with Smietana and pushes him back against the cage.
Meadows can't find room to land a body shot as Smietana controls the action.
Meadows struggles to land a body shot inside as Smietana controls his hands.
Smietana blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meadows. #TD#
Meadows is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smietana is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Meadows to the mat. Meadows regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smietana is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Scrap Squad that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smietana with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smietana throws a big right hand that misses.
Meadows looking to control.
Meadows controlling the position.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.
Smietana passes Meadows's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Smietana passes the guard and advances to mount!
Meadows wants to hold on but Smietana pushes him away.
Meadows taking shots to the head.
Smietana with shots to the head and body - Meadows looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smietana landing strikes from the mount and Meadows is in trouble!
Smietana lands a big shot there that rocks Meadows but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smietana lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Meadows hang on?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meadows can do anything to dispel that myth.
Meadows tries to hold on but Smietana pushes him away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Meadows is trying desperately to improve position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smietana unloading with bombs!
Meadows takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smietana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smietana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smietana scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smietana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smietana postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Meadows in real trouble here! The ref calls for Meadows to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Smietana!
A very excited looking Piotr Smietana rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Smietana connects with a jab.
Hardpickle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smietana.
Smietana lands a lovely overhand right.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Smietana throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardpickle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smietana is in Hardpickle's guard.
Smietana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hardpickle trying to keep a closed guard but Smietana is proving a slippery customer.
Smietana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hardpickle's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smietana forces his way into half guard.
Smietana 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.
Smietana lands strikes from half guard.
Smietana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smietana working Hardpickle over with strikes.
Smietana winds up and cracks Hardpickle with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Smietana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hardpickle! #SUB#
Smietana has control of Hardpickle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hardpickle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hardpickle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smietana is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hardpickle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Smietana! Hardpickle is hurt baaadly! Smietana is firing away with more strikes - Hardpickle is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Smietana!
Piotr Smietana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Abraxas J Hardpickle was interviewed post fight and said 'SURPRISE!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2017

#R1##TD#
Smietana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rivera quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Smietana there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Smietana.
Rivera looks winded!
Smietana slips a nice elbow through Rivera's hands, connecting with Rivera's forehead.
Rivera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smietana is working away from the top position though.
Smietana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smietana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Smietana in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rivera tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Smietana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Piotr Smietana!
Piotr Smietana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Barone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smietana counters with a straight right hand.
Barone tries for a takedown but Smietana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Smietana misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Smietana has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barone misses with a hook to the body
enabling Smietana to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Barone.
Barone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Barone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smietana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barone ducks under a wild hook from Smietana.
The fighters circling - Barone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smietana.
Barone tries to counter with a clinch but Smietana shakes him off and moves away.
Andrea Barone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana misses with a looping right.
Barone lands a slapping body shot.
Barone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Smietana throws a sloppy body shot
and Barone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smietana thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smietana is defended easily by Barone.
Barone raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smietana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barone counters with a two punch combo.
Smietana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smietana dips to his left and cracks Barone with an uppercut!
Barone misses with a double jab
and Smietana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barone throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Smietana misses the target.
Smietana misses with a looping right.#T2#
Barone tries to close the distance and clinch but Smietana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smietana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barone looks to score with a jab to the body but Smietana is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Barone
and Smietana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smietana blocks a head kick by Barone.
Smietana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smietana just misses with a punch to the body.
Barone swings for the body but Smietana moves out of range.
As Barone tries to get set, Smietana tries to push him back and clinch up but Barone manages to avoid the attempt.
Smietana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smietana lands a really nice looking cross but Barone seems unphased.
Barone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smietana counters with a nice body shot.
Smietana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
Barone slips a straight right by Smietana.
A telegraphed right hand from Barone misses the target.
Barone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Barone misses #CL#
and Smietana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smietana.
Smietana blocks an elbow strike from Barone. #BC#
Smietana breaks the clinch.
Barone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smietana.
Smietana throws an overhand right that lands on Barone's shoulder, as Barone tries to avoid the shot.
Smietana misses with a two punch combination.
Barone thinks about the counter body kick.
Smietana misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barone misses with a hook.
Barone misses with a jab to the body
and Smietana counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Barone lands a leg kick that knocks Smietana off balance momentarily.
Barone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smietana's calf.
Barone lands a leg kick that knocks Smietana off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Smietana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smietana working the head and body with strikes.
Smietana working over Barone with some ground and pound. Barone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barone works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Barone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smietana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smietana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barone can't keep his opponent in guard - Smietana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Smietana is looking for a kimura here.
Barone wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana dominated that round.
That's time! Smietana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smietana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barone but Barone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barone moves in looking to clinch but Smietana pushes him off.
Barone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smietana rather than just go for the knockout.
Barone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smietana ducks right into an uppercut from Barone.
Decent striking displayed by Smietana there.
Smietana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barone circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Smietana.
Piotr Smietana is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Smietana.
Barone misses the shot to the body.
Smietana is looking for a counter combo.
Smietana throws a jab but it's blocked by Barone.
Smietana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Barone swings for the body but Smietana moves out of range.
Smietana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barone lands a right hook to the body.
Barone scoring well with a low kick there.
Barone doesn't manage to clinch there - Smietana circles away.
Barone tries to work over Smietana's front leg with a kick but Smietana checks it. #CL2#
Barone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barone avoids the elbow strike from Smietana, against the cage.
Smietana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smietana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Smietana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barone avoids it.
Barone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smietana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smietana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smietana backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smietana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barone prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Smietana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smietana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smietana tries to break the clinch but Barone is controlling the position. #BC2#
Barone manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Barone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barone trying to control but Smietana is working from the bottom.
Smietana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smietana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barone is one step ahead there. #T3#
Barone wants to control from the top but Smietana keeps moving.
Smietana keeping full guard, as Barone tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smietana controlling Barone's posture.
Smietana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smietana continues to stall.
Smietana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barone controls Smietana momentarily but Smietana frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smietana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smietana trying to control but Barone is working from the bottom.
Barone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barone is looking to work some ground and pound but Smietana has wrist control.#SUB#
Smietana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Smietana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barone defends it easily.
Barone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smietana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrea Barone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smietana misses with a lunging right hand
and Barone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Barone looking to score a takedown here. Smietana is defending well but Barone drives through and ends up in Smietana's guard.
Smietana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smietana trying to control the position.
Barone looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smietana is looking for a triangle but Barone pushes his legs off easily.
Smietana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smietana controls Barone momentarily but Barone frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Smietana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barone forces his way into half guard.
Barone not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Smietana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barone pulls his head out easily.
Barone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andrea Barone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barone is keen to just control but Smietana is a slippery customer.
Smietana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Smietana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smietana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smietana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smietana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smietana is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Smietana lands.#T3#
Smietana throws a shot from downtown. Barone moves away and avoids it.
Barone misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Smietana misses the target.
Smietana throws a big shot that misses.
Barone feints the counter takedown.
Barone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Smietana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smietana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barone slips a jab from Smietana.
Barone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smietana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barone looks to throw the jab but Smietana is out of range.
Barone throws a body punch but Smietana moves out of range.
Smietana misses with an uppercut
and Barone counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Smietana avoids a kick to the body.
Smietana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barone at a distance.
Barone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smietana was well out of range. Poor timing from Barone.
Barone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smietana connects with a single shot there.
Barone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smietana throws a shot from downtown. Barone moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smietana misses with a looping right.
Smietana swats away the attempt to clinch by Barone.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrea Barone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrea Barone!

Event: UGD 69:Carmody Vs Arnold
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Maafala fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Maafala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maafala tries to land a knee to the head but Smietana blocks with his arms.
Maafala looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Smietana wants the takedown. Maafala is fighting it off but Smietana persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maafala's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smietana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maafala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smietana working some strikes from top position.
Smietana is looking to work some ground and pound but Maafala has wrist control.
Maafala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smietana throws an elbow that misses. Maafala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smietana's guard. Nice move by Maafala!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Smietana keeps moving.
Maafala preventing the sweep.
Smietana working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Maafala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smietana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maafala has managed to get both his arms back between Smietana's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Maafala throws a big right hand that misses.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Smietana keeps moving.
Smietana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smietana is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maafala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maafala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maafala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smietana has momentary wrist control but Maafala slips an elbow through the middle.
Maafala preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Smietana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smietana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maafala throwing strikes from guard but Smietana blocks nicely.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Smietana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smietana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Smietana is pulling down on Maafala's head. It's preventing any offense from Maafala, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smietana is on top in guard. #REVR#
Maafala controls Smietana momentarily but Smietana frees himself.
Smietana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smietana working some strikes from top position.
Smietana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smietana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maafala is pulling down on Smietana's head. It's preventing any offense from Smietana, at least for the moment.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smietana throws a big right hand that misses.
Smietana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maafala is keeping the position for now.
Smietana passes Maafala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smietana thows a huge punch but Maafala dodges it nicely.
Smietana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maafala is staying active underneath Smietana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maafala is doing well to control the position and prevent Smietana from advancing to side control.
Maafala has hold of Smietana's hands but Smietana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smietana not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Maafala wants to improve his position but Smietana is controlling well.
Smietana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maafala felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smietana is trying to control. Maafala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smietana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smietana trying to control the action but Maafala is working from the bottom.
Smietana drops an elbow to the side of Maafala's head. #SUB#
Maafala is defending against the submission attempts here by Smietana.
Smietana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Maafala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smietana.#CL2#
Maafala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maafala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maafala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smietana is defending well for now.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maafala trying to land knees to the body.
Smietana landing knees to the body.
Maafala is trying to maintain a safe position but Smietana gets an underhook and turns Maafala into the cage.#BC#
Smietana breaks the clinch.
Smietana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maafala defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala misses with a takedown attempt - Smietana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maafala is defended easily by Smietana.
An attempted straight right counter from Smietana misses the target.
Maafala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smietana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maafala tries to clinch up.
Smietana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maafala can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Maafala closes the distance and pushes Smietana back into the cage.
Maafala pushes Smietana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maafala stalls.
Smietana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maafalas head. #CUT#
It looks like Itula Maafala has been cut.
Smietana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maafala.
Piotr Smietana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itula Maafala.#BC#
Smietana breaks the clinch. #T2#
Smietana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maafala swivels and escapes.
Maafala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smietana.#CL2#
Maafala moves into the clinch.
Maafala tries to land knees in the clinch but Smietana avoids the damage to the body.
Maafala throws a punch but it's blocked by Smietana.
Maafala lands a nice elbow.
Maafala throws a punch but it's blocked by Smietana.
Smietana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maafala misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maafala obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maafala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smietana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maafala tries to land knees in the clinch but Smietana avoids the damage to the body.
Maafala swings wildly with an uppercut but Smietana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maafala taking a breather.
Maafala goes for a takedown attempt but Smietana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Maafala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smietana scoring well with a low kick there.
Smietana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maafala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smietana.#CL2#
Maafala moves into the clinch successfully.
Maafala misses with some punches.
Smietana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smietana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smietana working aggressively here.
Maafala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Piotr Smietana has been cut.
Smietana stalling in the clinch but Maafala improves position.
Maafala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smietana backwards. #T4#
Smietana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maafala lands with a light punch inside.
Maafala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smietana.
Maafala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smietana avoids it.#TD2#
Maafala lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maafala working over Smietana with some ground and pound. Smietana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maafala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smietana's head.
Piotr Smietana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maafala trying to control the action but Smietana is working from the bottom.
Maafala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smietana's head.
Maafala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maafala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itula Maafala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
A cross from Smietana lands.
Smietana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smietana throws a series of punches but Maafala avoids them all with ease.
Maafala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smietana counters with a nice body shot.
Maafala doesn't manage to clinch there - Smietana circles away. #CL2#
Maafala closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smietana backwards.
Maafala throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Smietana breaks the clinch.
Maafala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smietana to score with a decent uppercut.#KD2#
Maafala cracks Smietana with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smietana looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maafala finish him? #T1#
Smietana scores with a nice head shot.
Maafala doesn't manage to clinch there - Smietana circles away.
Smietana looks to throw the jab but Maafala is out of range.
Smietana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itula Maafala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maafala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smietana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smietana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smietana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maafala doesn't manage to clinch there - Smietana circles away. #CL2#
Maafala moves into the clinch successfully.
Maafala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smietanas head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maafala.#T2#
Maafala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maafala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smietana tries to break free but Maafala pushes him back against the cage.
Maafala misses with a punch on the inside.
Smietana taking a breather.
Maafala is trying to maintain a safe position but Smietana gets an underhook and turns Maafala into the cage.
Maafala has Smietana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smietana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smietana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Piotr Smietana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itula Maafala.
Smietana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maafala.
Knees to the body from Maafala.
Maafala can't find room to land a body shot as Smietana controls the action.
Maafala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maafala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smietana avoids it.#T3#
Maafala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smietana prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Smietana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maafala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Maafala tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Smietana does it's job there.
Smietana looks to land a left hand but Maafala moved out of range nicely.
Smietana swinging wildly here.
Maafala shoots for a takedown but Smietana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Maafala moves into range and clinches up with Smietana.
Maafala prevents Smietana from breaking the clinch.#T4##BC#
Smietana breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Maafala rushes Smietana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smietana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maafala. #TD#
Smietana has clasped his hands together around Maafala's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smietana working the ground and pound but Maafala is defending the strikes.
Smietana working the ground and pound but Maafala is defending the strikes.
Smietana in side control, throwing shots but Maafala defends.
Smietana is putting a hurting on Maafala here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smietana working the ground and pound but Maafala is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Smietana seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maafala regains half guard, as Smietana was trying to land strikes.
Smietana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Itula Maafala.
I think Maafala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Itula Maafala!

Event: UGD 63:Sturm Vs Gallagher II
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Benvenuti misses
and Smietana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benvenuti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benvenuti misses the shot to the body.
Benvenuti slips under a jab from Smietana.
Benvenuti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smietana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smietana checks a leg kick.
Smietana looks to land a left hand but Benvenuti moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Benvenuti misses the target.
Benvenuti cracks Smietana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smietana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benvenuti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benvenuti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smietana lands a glancing blow to the side of Benvenuti's head.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Smietana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benvenuti throws a right hand that misses
and Benvenuti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smietana scores with a leg kick.
Benvenuti scores with a sloppy right hand. Smietana should have avoided that one.
Giacomo Benvenuti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benvenuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smietana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benvenuti looks to land a right hand but Smietana moved out of range.
Smietana wants to counter the offense by Benvenuti and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Benvenuti misses the target.
Smietana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benvenuti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Smietana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benvenuti slips under a jab.
Benvenuti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Benvenuti missing with a left hand there. Smietana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benvenuti is looking to clinch. #T2#
Benvenuti throws a body shot but no joy.
Benvenuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smietana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benvenuti throws a low kick but Smietana avoids it.
Benvenuti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smietana has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smietana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Smietana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smietana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benvenuti misses with a jab to the body
and Smietana counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Benvenuti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benvenuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benvenuti throws a punch but it's blocked by Smietana.
Smietana has Benvenuti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benvenuti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smietana is looking for a takedown.
Giacomo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Smietana.
Benvenuti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benvenuti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smietana swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Benvenuti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benvenuti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smietana wants to break free but Benvenuti has control.
I was talking to Benvenuti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benvenuti is working Smietana over against the cage.
Benvenuti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benvenuti swings wildly with an uppercut but Smietana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benvenuti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smietana looks winded!
Benvenuti lands with a light punch inside.
Benvenuti pushes Smietana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smietana is trying to push Benvenuti away but Benvenuti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benvenuti lands with a light punch inside.
Smietana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Benvenuti.
Smietana prevents a body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands an uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benvenuti presses Smietana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smietana prevents a body shot from Benvenuti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smietana. #BC#
Benvenuti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benvenuti throws a hook but Smietana avoids it easily.
Benvenuti tries to land a front kick but Smietana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smietana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smietana throws the left hand but Benvenuti avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Benvenuti closes the distance and clinches.
Smietana looking for a takedown. #BC#
Benvenuti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benvenuti.
Smietana throws a chopping leg kick but Benvenuti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smietana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Benvenuti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benvenuti. Smietana does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giacomo Benvenuti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Benvenuti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smietana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benvenuti throws a hook but Smietana avoids it easily.
Smietana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benvenuti.
Smietana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smietana swings widly with a right hand
and Benvenuti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benvenuti. Smietana does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Smietana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smietana scores with a jab.
Benvenuti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benvenuti lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti throws a big shot that misses.
Smietana misses with a hook
and Benvenuti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benvenuti moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Benvenuti defending well as Smietana loads up on a big left hand.
Smietana defending well as Benvenuti loads up on a big left hand.
Benvenuti tries to clinch up but Smietana circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Benvenuti.
Smietana lands a really nice looking cross but Benvenuti seems unphased.
Smietana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benvenuti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benvenuti lands with an uppercut that bounces Smietana off the cage and back into range.
Smietana scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Benvenuti misses.
Benvenuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smietana can do to turn this around?
Benvenuti is looking to land body kicks.
Benvenuti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benvenuti lands a head shot.#T2#
Benvenuti lands with a nice body kick.
Smietana is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benvenuti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benvenuti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smietana.
Benvenuti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smietana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Benvenuti misses.
Smietana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smietana blocks a head kick by Benvenuti.
Smietana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Giacomo Benvenuti is winning the standup battle so far.
Smietana takes one to the chin there.
Benvenuti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smietana counters with a stiff right hand.
Benvenuti staying out of range there.
Benvenuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Benvenuti. Beautiful body shot.
Benvenuti looks to land a body kick but Smietana moved away.
Giacomo Benvenuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benvenuti thuds his shin into the meat of Smietana's side.#T3#
Benvenuti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smietana.
Benvenuti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smietana. Smietana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A bone on bone clash there as Smietana blocks the leg kick.
Benvenuti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smietana.#KD#
Benvenuti lands a big right hand that sends Smietana crashing to the mat! Benvenuti stays standing though and waves Smietana back to his feet!#ROC#
Smietana is rocked!
Benvenuti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smietana.
Smietana is still on wobbly legs! Can Benvenuti finish him?
Smietana wants to stay close but Benvenuti steps back to make room for something. Smietana seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Benvenuti and Smietana drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Giacomo Benvenuti!
A very excited looking Giacomo Benvenuti 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: UGD 60:Bailey Vs Pulkkinen III
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Smietana throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boson was covering up waiting for the punch and Smietana finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boson wants to stand up but Smietana is controlling him.
Smietana throwing strikes from guard but Boson blocks nicely.
Smietana landing some decent shots from guard.
Smietana working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boson wants to get back to his feet but Smietana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smietana throwing strikes from guard but Boson blocks nicely.
Smietana throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Smietana stands and throws Boson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Smietana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Smietana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Smietana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smietana working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smietana is putting a hurting on Boson here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Smietana fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boson can't do much from the bottom here.
Boson parries the strikes from Smietana easily there. Smietana is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boson to escape.
Smietana is looking to take a break and control but Boson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smietana connects with a decent elbow.
Smietana working the ground and pound.
Smietana working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Smietana has an Americana. Boson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smietana is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smietana hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Piotr Smietana!
A relieved looking Piotr Smietana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Higgs Boson had this to say: 'Thank you to all the fans here tonight, I love you all!'.

Event: UGD 54:Escobarre Vs Zaire
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Smietana scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smietana. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smietana slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Smietana slaps away a takedown attempt from Swanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smietana throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana misses with a hook.
Smietana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smietana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smietana lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.
Swanson is looking to clinch.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Smietana, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Smietana against the cage but Smietana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smietana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swanson backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smietana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smietana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smietana tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smietana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smietana swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Swanson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swanson. #T1#
Swanson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smietana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Swanson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
Smietana breaks from the clinch.
Smietana scores with a nice head shot.
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Piotr Smietana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Swanson fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Swanson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smietana's guard.
Smietana tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Smietana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swanson defends well.#SUB#
Smietana working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
Swanson won't allow Smietana to sweep him here.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smietana is retaining full guard.
Smietana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Swanson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smietana is proving hard to escape from.
Smietana controlling the position.#T3#
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smietana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smietana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Smietana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Smietana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson wants to stand but Smietana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Swanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smietana is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Smietana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swanson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smietana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swanson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smietana is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Swanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Swanson gets to his feet. Smietana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Swanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Smietana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.
Swanson motions for Smietana to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Smietana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smietana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swanson.
Smietana blocks a head kick by Swanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana 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#
Smietana misses with a hook.
Swanson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smietana.
Smietana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smietana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smietana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smietana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smietana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smietana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swanson's calf.
Smietana keeps the fight on the outside.
Piotr Smietana is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smietana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smietana stuffs the takedown.
Smietana thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Smietana misses its intended target.
Smietana scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Swanson rushes Smietana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smietana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piotr Smietana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Smietana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Smietana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1##BC#
Smietana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Smietana shows good takedown defense.
Donk. Smietana catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Swanson wants to counter the offense by Smietana and move into the clinch position.
Smietana misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Swanson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smietana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smietana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smietana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smietana stuffs the takedown.
Swanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Sloppy strikes from Smietana. Those never looked like landing.
Smietana cracks Swanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smietana throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smietana. Smietana obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smietana is looking to chop away at Swanson's legs.
Smietana moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSwanson.
Smietana throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smietana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smietana lands a head shot.
Smietana misses with a looping right.
Swanson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smietana.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smietana or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson, which made it look bad.
Jab from Smietana.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smietana throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smietana defends it well.
Swanson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smietana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smietana connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smietana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Smietana, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Smietana against the cage but Smietana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smietana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swanson's head.#T3#
Swanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smietana is fending him off so far but Swanson persists. Nope, Smietana circles away and we're back to standing.
Smietana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Swanson clinches with his opponent.
Swanson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smietana as Swanson tries to tie him up.
Smietana keeps control of Swanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Smietana.
Smietana leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Swanson jumps into guard, dragging Smietana to the mat.
Smietana landing with the ground and pound.
Smietana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smietana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Smietana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smietana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swanson's head.
Smietana is fighting to break Swanson's control of his arms but Swanson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smietana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Piotr Smietana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smietana wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Smietana postures up in Swanson's guard and throws a big left but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smietana throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Smietana trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Swanson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smietana is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smietana throws a low kick but Swanson moves out of range easily.
Smietana scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smietana scores with a nice strike.
Smietana feints a jab promting Swanson to slip. Smietana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swanson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Swanson has managed to clinch.
Swanson tries to break the clinch but Smietana is controlling the position.
A short left from Smietana.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smietana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Smietana pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Smietana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Smietana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Swanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Swanson is looking to control Smietana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swanson avoid being mounted?
Swanson is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Smietana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Swanson won't allow Smietana to pass to mount.
Smietana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Swanson! #SUB#
Smietana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Swanson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smietana cracks Swanson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smietana lands a nice shot to the head.
Smietana lands a couple of good shots and Swanson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Swanson trying to control but not successfully.
Smietana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Swanson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smietana gets his way! #T2##SUB#
Smietana is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Smietana has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Swanson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Swanson is trapped and Smietana is scoring with shots to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smietana throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Swanson turns into Smietana and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Smietana is looking for a triangle here but Swanson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU2#
Swanson stands up and beckons Smietana to his feet. #T3#
Smietana scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson walks into a left hand.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Smietana moves out of range easily.
Swanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smietana circles away.
Smietana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smietana defends it well.
Dandy Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Smietana pushes him off.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smietana.
Swanson tries to counter with a clinch but Smietana shakes him off and moves away.
Smietana keeps the fight on the outside.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smietana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Swanson moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Smietana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dandy Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Smietana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smietana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swanson backwards. #BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smietana scores with a nice body kick.
Smietana throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
The fighters circling - Smietana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Smietana misses.
Smietana scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson shoots in looking for a takedown but Smietana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swanson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Smietana counters with a quick kick to the body but Swanson blocks it.
Piotr Smietana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Smietana slaps away a takedown attempt from Swanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smietana lands with an overhand left.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Smietana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Smietana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smietana, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Smietana!
Our winner, Piotr Smietana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Dandy Swanson spoke after the fight, saying 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1##TD#
Smietana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rocca wants to stand but Smietana is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smietana throwing strikes from guard but Rocca blocks nicely.
Smietana throws a strike but Rocca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rocca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smietana is adopting a defensive guard.
Rocca preventing the sweep.
Smietana has a closed guard, preventing Rocca from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smietana pushes a forearm under Rocca's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rocca is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piotr Smietana!
As Piotr Smietana got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's been a rough go lately. But I'm glad to get the W here. I want to thank my training partners for getting me ready on short notice. '.

Event: OFC 263: Quarantine
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
Hensen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Hensen does no damage.
Smietana throws a right hand that Hensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hensen also avoids with ease.
Hensen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smietana throws a looping overhand right but Hensen ducks down to avoid it.
Hensen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smietana missing with a left hand there. Hensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smietana throws a big shot that misses.
Hensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Smietana misses.
Hensen ducks under a wild hook from Smietana.
Hensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hensen is looking to land body kicks.
Smietana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hensen moves forwards but Smietana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smietana lands with a right hand.
Hensen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hensen ducks under a wild hook from Smietana.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hensen tries to land a front kick but Smietana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smietana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hensen.
Smietana throws a head kick that misses.
Smietana lands with an overhand left.
Hensen throws a leg kick but Smietana moved away.#T1#
Hensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smietana throws a hook but Hensen avoids it easily.
Hensen attempts a counter takedown but Smietana avoids it well and moves away.
Smietana misses with a hook.
Smietana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hensen.
Hensen lands with a right hand.
Smietana misses with a looping right.
Hensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smietana throws out the jab.
Hensen throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Smietana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smietana scores with a jab to the head.
Smietana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Smietana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hensen tries to work over Smietana's front leg with a kick but Smietana checks it.
Hensen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hensen tries to land a front kick but Smietana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smietana with a nice cross.#T2#
Smietana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smietana.
Smietana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hensen moves away.
Smietana misses with an uppercut.
Smietana moves out of range of the body kick.
Hensen thumps Smietana with a low kick.
Smietana looks to land a right hand but Hensen moved out of range.
Smietana connects with a nice looking jab.
Smietana misses with a looping right.
Hensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hensen moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smietana.
Hensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Hensen.
Smietana moves out of range of the body kick from Hensen.
Smietana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sven Hensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smietana throws a hook but Hensen blocks it.
Smietana lands with a good body shot.
Hensen tries a low kick but Smietana avoids it.
Smietana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Hensen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smietana's guard.
Smietana working a defensive guard here.
Smietana is pulling down on Hensen's head to control his posture. #T3#
Hensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Smietana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smietana is pulling down on Hensen's head. It's preventing any offense from Hensen, at least for the moment.
Hensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smietana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smietana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smietana has control of Hensen's left arm, preventing Hensen from doing any damage.
Hensen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing that Hensen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hensen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hensen wants to control from the top but Smietana keeps moving.
Smietana is pulling down on Hensen's head to control his posture.
Hensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smietana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hensen distracts Smietana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smietana is controlling Hensen's posture.
Hensen lands a couple of digs.
Hensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smietana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smietana has Hensen pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hensen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hensen.
Smietana throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Hensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smietana keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Hensen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hensen is trying to work for a kimura but Smietana is defending well.
Nice strikes from Hensen there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smietana trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smietana is trying to get back to full guard.
Hensen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB#
Hensen is working for a submission of some sort.
Hensen lands strikes from half guard.
Hensen passes to side control. #SUB#
Hensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smietana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smietana is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smietana tries to bench press Hensen off him but Hensen keeps the position. #T2#
Hensen working away.#SUB#
Hensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hensen lands a nice forearm strike.
Smietana can't do much from the bottom here.
Hensen trying to control the position but Smietana is working away.
Smietana is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Hensen working the ground and pound.
Hensen is working Smietana over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smietana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hensen is trying to get an arm triangle but Smietana is defending well.
Hensen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smietana takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sven Hensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smietana holding on.
Smietana is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Smietana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Hensen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hensen scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4##SUB#
Hensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smietana struggling a bit here.
Smietana taking a bit of punishment here - Hensen scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Hensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smietana, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smietana is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Hensen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Hensen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smietana looks to throw the jab but Hensen is out of range.
Hensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hensen misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hensen, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Smietana.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana throws the left hand but Hensen avoids the punch easily.
Hensen throws a wild body kick that Smietana sees coming a mile off.
Smietana lands a jab-cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen.
Smietana misses with a looping left.
Hensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Piotr Smietana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smietana throws a jab but it's blocked by Hensen.
Hensen wants to slow Smietana down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smietana jabs Hensen right on the nose. Hensen blinks but takes it well.
Smietana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smietana misses with a hook.
Smietana throws a big shot that misses.
Smietana throws a right and a left that Hensen avoids nicely.
Smietana throws a nice looking combination but Hensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crunch! Hensen slams his shin into Smietana's torso.
Smietana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hensen defending well as Smietana loads up on a big left hand.
Hensen keeps Smietana at a distance using the push kick.
Hensen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smietana. That did some damage!
Hensen looks for the body kick but Smietana saw that one coming.
Hensen scores with a leg kick.
Smietana throws a series of punches but Hensen moves out of range.
Hensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hensen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Smietana misses the target.
Hensen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hensen moves away from the strike by Smietana.
Smietana wants to slow Hensen down by chopping away at his legs.
Hensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smietana sprawls and moves away.
Hensen throws a front kick aimed at Smietana's knee but Smietana avoids it well.
Smietana misses with a looping left.
Smietana moves out of range of the body kick.
Hensen moves away from the strike by Smietana.
Smietana looks to land a combination but Hensen avoids it well.
Hensen scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smietana throws out a loose jab but Hensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smietana checks a leg kick.
Hensen tries to bum rush Smietana with a series of wild strikes but Smietana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smietana scores with a sloppy right hand. Hensen should have avoided that one.
Smietana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hensen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smietana avoids the body shot from Hensen.
Hensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smietana.
Hensen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smietana.
Smietana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Smietana.
Smietana throws a hook but Hensen avoids it easily.
Hensen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smietana throws a hook to the side of Hensen's head but Hensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smietana moves out of range as Hensen throws a body kick.
Hensen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smietana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Smietana - just one landing.
Hensen's corner calls for a 1-2. Hensen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Hensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smietana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hensen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hensen keeps Smietana at a distance using the push kick.
Hensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smietana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smietana misses with a left hand
and Hensen counters with a straight right hand.
Smietana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hensen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smietana checks it well.
Hensen defending well as Smietana loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Hensen lands.
Smietana misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Hensen.
Hensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hensen defending well as Smietana loads up on a big left hand.
Smietana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hensens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smietana throws a big shot that misses.
Hensen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hensen.#T4#
Hensen throws a sloppy head kick and Smietana moves out of range easily.
Hensen scores with a push kick.
Hensen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hensen moves out of range as Smietana strikes.
Smietana blocks the body kick.
Hensen thuds his shin into the meat of Smietana's side.
Hensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hensen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smietana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smietana scores with a jab.
Hensen scores with a jab to the head.
Hensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smietana checks a leg kick.
Hensen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hensen takes one to the chin there.
Hensen misses with the combination.
Hensen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sven Hensen.
I think Hensen 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Hensen!
Sven Hensen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFC 256: Parker vs Il Sung
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Lazarus slips under a jab from Smietana.
Lazarus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smietana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lazarus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smietana misses with a straight left.
Lazarus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Smietana misses with a few strikes there.
Lazarus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lazarus scores with a push kick.
Lazarus lands a leg kick that knocks Smietana off balance momentarily.
Lazarus blocks a jab.
Lazarus throws a nice head kick!
Lazarus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lazarus cracks the inside of Smietana's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smietana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Smietana.
Smietana misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Lazarus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lazarus missing with knees to the body.
Lazarus looking to throw knees to the head but Smietana is blocking nicely.
Smietana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lazarus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smietana up against the cage.
Lazarus missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Lazarus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smietana blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Smietana is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lazarus can't fight it off and eventually Smietana manages to take the fight to the floor. Lazarus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smietana distracts Lazarus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lazarus keeping moving, preventing Smietana from controlling successfully.
Smietana with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Smietana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lazarus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smietana has managed to get both his arms back between Lazarus's legs - danger averted.
Smietana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smietana distracts Lazarus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smietana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lazarus working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Smietana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smietana stands and throws Lazarus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lazarus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smietana working the strikes but Lazarus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lazarus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smietana trying to control but Lazarus is working from the bottom.
Lazarus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smietana.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazarus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Lazarus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smietana lands a couple of digs.
Smietana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Lazarus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Smietana with a nice head shot there.
Smietana lands a couple of elbows.
Smietana stands up over Lazarus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Smietana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smietana tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazarus is retaining full guard.
Smietana postures up and lands a big shot to Lazarus's brow. #SUB#
Smietana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smietana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smietana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smietana tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazarus is retaining full guard.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smietana pushing down on Lazarus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Smietana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smietana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Lazarus is rocked!
Smietana lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Lazarus quite badly. Lazarus pulls Smietana in close trying to recover. Smietana postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Lazarus on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Lazarus doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Smietana!
A victorious Piotr Smietana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kirks Lazarus stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's a tough loss for sure. I still want to challenge myself. I call out Knight and his big mouth manager Stu next round. He picks first, so if it doesnt happen, he's a coward.'.

Event: OFC 249: Wyatt vs Trail
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Smietana tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smietana connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Smietana scores with a jab to the body.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana's corner calls for a 1-2. Smietana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook but Smietana avoids it easily.
Smietana slips a straight right by Phoenix.
A jab lands there for Smietana.
Smietana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smietana throws a big shot that misses.
Smietana throws a good cross that connects.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Smietana.
Phoenix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smietana's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smietana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phoenix's hands.
Phoenix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smietana lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Smietana.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Smietana saw that one coming.
Smietana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab. #TD#
Smietana scores with a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
Smietana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phoenix's head.#SUB2#
Phoenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Smietana cracks Phoenix with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Smietana avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smietana connects with a couple of short punches.
Phoenix wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Smietana has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smietana postures up and lands a big shot to Phoenix's brow.
Smietana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smietana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Smietana drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phoenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phoenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phoenix! #REVB#
Smietana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Phoenix's best efforts.#T2#
Smietana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smietana wants to control but Phoenix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smietana desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Phoenix looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Phoenix trying to pass the guard but Smietana defending well.
Smietana is pressing down on Phoenix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smietana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Phoenix won't allow Smietana to sweep him here.
Smietana has control of Phoenix's left arm, preventing Phoenix from doing any damage.
Phoenix lands a couple of elbows.
Smietana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smietana working a defensive guard here.
Smietana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phoenix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smietana has momentary wrist control but Phoenix slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Smietana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smietana has Phoenix pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix throws a big elbow that misses.
Phoenix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Phoenix being controlled here momentarily.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana 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#
Phoenix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smietana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smietana throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smietana lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piotr Smietana is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Smietana moves out of range.
Smietana tries to counter by clinching up but Phoenix breaks away and moves out of range.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Smietana.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Smietana moved out of range.
Smietana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smietana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Smietana.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Smietana wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smietana throws out the jab.
Smietana throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Smietana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Smietana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Phoenix napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smietana working the body and head with strikes.
Smietana working the ground and pound.#T1#
Smietana cracks Phoenix with a big right hand but Phoenix just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smietana looks up at the clock and then as Phoenix takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smietana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smietana tries to move into full mount but can't pass Phoenix's legs.
Phoenix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phoenix is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smietana connects with a decent elbow.
Smietana cracks Phoenix with a big elbow.
Phoenix takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Phoenix is still in real trouble! Can Smietana finish him?
Smietana in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Phoenix looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Smietana turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Smietana!
A victorious Piotr Smietana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 242: Stranger Things
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Smietana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smietana misses with an uppercut.
Smietana connects with a single shot there.
Usyk fails to land with a series of punches.
Smietana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smietana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smietana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Usyk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Usyk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smietana fails with the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smietana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smietana misses with a looping left.
Smietana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Usyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Smietana circles away.
Smietana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Usyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Usyk misses with a straight left. #T1#
Smietana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Usyk looks to land a left hand but Smietana moved out of range nicely.
Usyk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oleksandr Usyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smietana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Usyk moves out of range of the strikes.
Usyk misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Smietana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smietana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smietana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oleksandr Usyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Smietana.
Usyk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smietana misses with a wild combination.
Usyk misses with a straight left.
Usyk wants to clinch.#T2#
Usyk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smietana at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usyk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smietana lunges at Usyk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usyk's hand.
Smietana scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Usyk.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Usyk and Smietana goes tumbling to the canvas! Usyk follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Smietana is rocked!
Usyk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smietana is still in real trouble! Can Usyk finish him?
Smietana is pressing down on Usyk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smietana seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Usyk throwing strikes but missing.
Smietana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smietana keeping full guard, as Usyk tries to pass. #SUB2#
Smietana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Usyk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smietana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smietana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Usyk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smietana is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Usyk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smietana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smietana looks winded!#CL#
Usyk forces Smietana back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Usyk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smietana blocks the elbow strike.
Usyk lands an elbow inside that Smietana shrugs off.
Usyk prevents a body shot from Smietana.
Usyk prevents a body shot from Smietana.
Smietana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smietana misses with a punch to the body.
Smietana blocking some punches.
Smietana misses with a punch on the inside.
Smietana tries a body shot but Usyk blocks it.
Usyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Smietana fails to land.
Smietana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usyk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smietana's defenses.
Usyk misses with an elbow strike.
Usyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleksandr Usyk dominated that round.
That's time! Usyk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Usyk misses.
Smietana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Usyk clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Usyk.
Smietana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Usyk effectively controlling the action here.
Usyk misses with an elbow strike.
Smietana tries a body shot but Usyk blocks it.
Smietana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smietana avoiding damage as Usyk throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usyk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smietana throws a head punch that misses.
Usyk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smietana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smietana working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Usyk has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Smietana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smietana has a couple of punches blocked by Usyk.
Oleksandr Usyk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smietana dodges an elbow strike from Usyk.
Smietana is leaning against Usyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Usyk misses with a knee strike.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Usyk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smietana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Usyk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Usyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smietana's brow. #BC#
Usyk breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Smietana catches Usyk right on the button with a cross.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana cracks Usyk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Smietana misses.
Usyk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smietana.
Smietana goes for a double leg but Usyk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Usyk continues to drive forward.
Usyk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smietana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usyk moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Usyk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smietana misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Smietana throws a body punch but Usyk moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smietana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smietana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smietana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Usyk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smietana's head.
Usyk darts in trying to clinch
and Smietana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usyk misses with an uppercut. Smietana saw that one coming.
Usyk looks to clinch
and Smietana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usyk wants to clinch.
Smietana swats away the attempt to clinch by Usyk.
Usyk moves in looking to clinch but Smietana pushes him off.#T3#
Smietana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Usyk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smietana scrambles back to his feet.
Smietana with a nice cross.
Smietana lands the left hand.
Smietana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Usyk lands a right hook to the body.
Smietana is breathing heavily.
Smietana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smietana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Usyk with a body shot.
Usyk punishes Smietana's body with a nice straight punch.
Usyk goes for a small jab and connects. Now Usyk goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Smietana stumbles back but Usyk runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Smietana to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Smietana will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oleksandr Usyk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Smietana misses with an uppercut. Munchack saw that one coming.#CL#
Smietana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munchack, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Smietana.
Smietana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munchack's elbow.
Smietana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smietana tries to throw a body punch but Munchack avoids it by throwing Smietana back against the cage.
Smietana swings wildly with an uppercut but Munchack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smietana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smietana misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smietana misses with the head strike.
Smietana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munchack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smietana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Smietana misses with a punch to the body.
Smietana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Munchack jumps guard but Smietana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Munchack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smietana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Piotr Smietana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Munchack.
Munchack blocks an uppercut.
Smietana misses with a punch on the inside.
Smietana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munchack.
Smietana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smietana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munchack's elbow.
Smietana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munchack blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Smietana.
Smietana swings wildly with an uppercut but Munchack uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Smietana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smietana working aggressively here.
Munchack blocks an uppercut.
Smietana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smietana misses with a punch to the body.
Munchack wants to take the fight to the mat but Smietana manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smietana tries to work over Munchack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Smietana fails to land.
Smietana lands with a right to the head.
Smietana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smietana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smietana misses with the head strike. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Smietana as the two fighters clinch.
Smietana can't find room to land a body shot as Munchack controls the action.
Smietana lands a shoulder strike.
Smietana misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smietana.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smietana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smietana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smietana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smietana throws a head punch that misses.
Smietana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munchack backwards.
Smietana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smietana gets underhooks to prevent Munchack's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Smietana. #T4#
Smietana lands a hook that snaps the head of Munchack backwards.
Munchack is working for takedown but Smietana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smietana struggles to land a body shot inside as Munchack controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Smietana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smietana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munchack wants to take the fight to the mat but Smietana manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smietana misses with a punch to the body.
Smietana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munchack blocking some punches.
Munchack is trying to drag Smietana to the mat but Smietana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smietana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munchack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana 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##CL#
Smietana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Munchack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smietana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piotr Smietana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smietana misses with a punch on the inside.
Smietana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smietana fails to land.
Smietana throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Munchack jumps into guard, dragging Smietana to the mat.
Munchack pulls Smietana in close to his closed guard and prevents Smietana from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smietana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munchack is keeping the position for now. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smietana trying to control the position from guard on top but Munchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smietana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munchack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Munchack holds on and takes a little breather.
Munchack wants to sweep but no luck.
Smietana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munchack is keeping the position for now.
Smietana wants to control from the top but Munchack keeps moving.
Smietana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munchack can do to turn this around?
Smietana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munchack is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smietana won't allow Munchack to sweep him here.
Munchack keeping moving, preventing Smietana 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.
Smietana lands with an uppercut that bounces Munchack off the cage and back into range.
Smietana misses with a double jab.
Piotr Smietana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smietana throws a right hand that Munchack ducks under and follows up with a left that Munchack also avoids with ease.
Munchack drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smietana defends it well.
Smietana blocks a head kick by Munchack.
Smietana misses with a combination #TD2#
and Munchack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smietana is looking to control Munchack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smietana avoid being mounted?
Munchack is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Smietana trying to control here.
Munchack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Munchack missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smietana trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smietana wants to control but Munchack passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Smietana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smietana is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Munchack is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Munchack.
Smietana sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smietana is refusing to be controlled, as Munchack sits in half guard.
Smietana is trying to get back to full guard.
Smietana is concentrating on defense, preventing Munchack from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smietana is trying to get back to full guard.
Smietana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munchack tries to pass to full mount but Smietana defends it.
Munchack is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Munchack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smietana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Munchack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Munchack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Munchack with the counter takedown but Smietana avoids it easily.#CL#
Smietana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smietana misses with a punch on the inside.
Smietana misses with some punches.
Munchack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smietana pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smietana throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Munchack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smietana is looking to control Munchack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smietana avoid being mounted?
Munchack slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Smietana is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Munchack is trying to work for a kimura but Smietana is defending well.
Smietana is trying to maintain the position but Munchack is very close to passing his half guard.
Munchack is keen to just control but Smietana is a slippery customer.
Smietana wants to get back to his feet.
Smietana wants to control but Munchack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smietana is doing well to control the position and prevent Munchack from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head kick from Munchack lands but Smietana takes it in his stride.
Smietana misses with a looping right.
Smietana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munchack was well out of range. Poor timing from Smietana.
Smietana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Munchack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smietana swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Smietana pushes Munchack up against the cage in a clinch.
Munchack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smietana lands a right hand.
Smietana throws a head punch that misses.
Smietana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smietana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Smietana throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smietana.
Munchack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smietana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smietana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munchack tries for a takedown. No joy.
Piotr Smietana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Munchack.
Smietana working aggressively here.
Munchack blocks an uppercut.
Munchack blocks a body shot from Smietana.
Smietana throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchack. #T4#
Smietana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smietana gets underhooks to prevent Munchack's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smietana.
Smietana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smietana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smietana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smietana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Munchack is trying to drag Smietana to the mat but Smietana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Munchack blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A hook to the body from Smietana.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Smietana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smietana 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Smietana!
A very excited looking Piotr Smietana 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Smietana wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Smietana forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Smietana lands a nice shot to the body.
Smietana misses with some punches.
Smietana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Smietana lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Smietana.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smietana misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smietana.
Smietana missing with knees to the body.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smietana pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smietana fails to land.
Smietana tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smietana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Smietana is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson. #T1#
Smietana takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Smietana avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smietana up against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Smietana backwards.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Piotr Smietana has been cut.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson is leaning against Smietana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smietana misses with some punches. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Smietana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD2#
Jackson drops Smietana with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smietana looks back up at him and smiles so Jackson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Smietana is rocked!
Smietana looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.#T2#
Jackson digs a good hook to Smietana's body.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smietana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Smietana doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Smietana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Jackson clinches up with Smietana and pushes him back against the cage.
Smietana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smietana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#KD2#
Jackson drops Smietana onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smietana is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smietana takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Smietana has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Smietana throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Smietana tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smietana is defending well for now.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smietana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smietana missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Smietana misses with some punches.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smietana backwards.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smietana.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson tries to work over Smietana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smietana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smietana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Smietana throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Smietana managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Smietana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smietana up against the cage.
Jackson cracks Smietana with a nice body shot.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Smietana's head.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smietana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smietana misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson digs a right hand into Smietana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smietana's gas tank.
Smietana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Smietana blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Smietana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smietana misses with a wild combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Smietana closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick. #KD2#
Jackson drops Smietana with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smietana looks back up at him and smiles so Jackson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Smietana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smietana leaves his chin hanging out and Jackson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Smietana crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Jackson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jeremy Jackson waved his t-shirt featuring BOSS's logo in front of the cameras.

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