Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 101 Paa v Kilpatrick
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Kingkong throws a counter combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Kingkong, which made it look bad.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingkong defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingkong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Kingkong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingkong misses with a left hand #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Kingkong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1##TD#
Smith scores with a takedown into Kingkong's guard.
Kingkong keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith passes Kingkong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kingkong defends it well.
Smith is controlling the pace. #T2#
Smith is trying to control. Kingkong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kingkong is looking to improve his position.
Kingkong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kingkong has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is keen to just control but Kingkong is a slippery customer.
Kingkong trying to control here. #T3##SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Smith is working for a kimura but Kingkong is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Kingkong's temple.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingkong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kingkong defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith moves into full mount! Kingkong won't be happy about that!
Kingkong taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to control but Kingkong wriggling away.
Kingkong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingkong swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Kingkong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kingkong looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kingkong scores with a hook.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kingkong counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingkong throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Kingkong misses with a double jab.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith shoots and misses
and Kingkong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kingkong tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kingkong to the ground. Kingkong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingkong but Kingkong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kingkong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kingkong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stick Kingkong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Kingkong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingkong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kingkong leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kingkong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kingkong.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingkong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stick Kingkong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingkong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kingkong quickly recovers to half guard.
Kingkong is looking to improve his position.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kingkong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kingkong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kingkong defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kingkong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kingkong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kingkong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kingkong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kingkong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith controls Kingkong momentarily but Kingkong frees himself. #SU2#
Kingkong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingkong as he avoids it easily.
Kingkong is looking for the big counter here.
Smith goes for a double leg but Kingkong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingkong continues to drive forward.
Kingkong unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Kingkong. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Kingkong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Kingkong counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingkong. Kingkong obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingkong trying to control the position here.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Kingkong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith is trying to keep Kingkong in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stick Kingkong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kingkong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kingkong to the mat! Kingkong manages to get full guard.
Kingkong can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kingkong moves into full guard.
Smith trying to control but Kingkong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingkong trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingkong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingkong is keeping the position for now.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kingkong keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #SUB#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingkong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Kingkong unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingkong but Kingkong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kingkong.
Kingkong fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Kingkong throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kingkong!
Smith shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kingkong manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Smith jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kingkong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Kingkong pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kingkong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingkong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR#
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kingkong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Kingkong is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stick Kingkong.
I think Kingkong 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stick Kingkong!
Stick Kingkong opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: RISE 94 Falcone v Butabi
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graves's corner calls for a 1-2. Graves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Smith has been cut.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Graves as Smith shoots in.
Ernest Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Graves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Graves gets the takedown into side control.
Smith looking for a sweep but Graves has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Graves prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to escape the mount but Graves keeps good control and instead manages to take Smith's back.
Smith just trying to survive but Graves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Smith tries to roll but Graves sticks to his back. #T1#
Smith is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Smith 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 Graves gets his way! #SUB#
Graves is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well.
Graves is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Graves is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Smith up.
Graves is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position.
Smith is really stuck here.
Graves tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Graves looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Graves will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Graves trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
Smith just trying to survive but Graves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Smith is keeping busy.
Graves has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graves is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Smith up. #SUB#
Graves working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
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!
Graves trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Graves looking for the choke from the back.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Graves's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Graves keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Graves passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Smith with the active half guard here but Graves passes nicely into side control.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves moves into full mount!
Graves lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Graves trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Graves has taken his back.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith trying to control the hands but Graves breaks the grip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Graves patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Graves keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
Graves not allowing Smith to control his hands. #SUB#
Graves 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, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graves is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Graves circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith goes for a double leg but Graves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graves continues to drive forward.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ernest Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Graves - just one landing. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graves's waist but Graves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Smith out cold! Smith is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ernest Graves!
An out of breath Ernest Graves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 90 Gusmao Vs. Tiger 2
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Curry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Curry counters with a nice uppercut.
Steph Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Curry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Curry.#TD2#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Curry keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T1#
Curry pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith stays in close to Curry's body and controls the position.
Curry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Curry seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Curry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Curry defends easily.
Curry preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Curry escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Curry keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Smith is trying to escape the position but Curry is controlling the position.
Smith is trying to control Curry's posture but Curry avoids it.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith regains half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Curry is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith trying to get back to full guard but Curry takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curry content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steph Curry 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#
Curry looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith shoots and misses
enabling Curry to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Curry sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Curry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curry to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steph Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Curry counters with a left to the body.
Steph Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Curry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Smith misses with a takedown
and Curry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Curry counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Curry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Curry counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Curry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Curry.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Curry counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Curry lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Curry finish him?
Curry drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Smith right on the button. Smith goes down! Curry follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Curry gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steph Curry!
Steph Curry spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RISE 87- TBA
Date: Jul 24, 2019

#R1#
Merlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Merlin cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Merlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Merlin wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Merlin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Merlin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Merlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Merlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Merlin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Smith is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Merlin is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin is having none of it.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Merlin is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it. #T2#
Smith trying to control but Merlin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Merlin works his way into side control. #SUB#
Merlin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Merlin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Merlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Smith is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Merlin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB#
Smith wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merlin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Merlin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Merlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Merlin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Merlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Merlin drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Merlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merlin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Merlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet. #SUB#
Merlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Merlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Merlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Merlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Smith looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Merlin is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith stands and throws Merlin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Merlin prevents Smith from moving into mount.
Smith working away.#SUB2#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Merlin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Merlin!
Merlin is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3#
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin has given up his back here. #SUB2#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Merlin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Merlin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Merlin defending well though.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Merlin is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Xavier Merlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Merlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Merlin is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Merlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scott Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Merlin cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Merlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith moves forwards but Merlin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Merlin gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Merlin lands with a good body shot.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Xavier Merlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Merlin lands a slapping body shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Merlin as he avoids it easily.
Merlin closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1##TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Merlin is trying to control but Smith passes into side control!
Merlin is looking to reverse the position.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Merlin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Smith is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Merlin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Merlin keeps control of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merlin is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position. #T2##SUB#
Merlin 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, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smith is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Merlin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Merlin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Merlin is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Merlin forces the positional change into back control.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Merlin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Merlin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Smith wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Merlin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Merlin keeps control of the position. #T4##SUB#
Merlin is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Merlin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Merlin not allowing Smith to control his hands.
Smith tries to break free.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Merlin has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Merlin.
Scott Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Merlin 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, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Merlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Merlin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Xavier Merlin!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Xavier Merlin!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Xavier Merlin!

Xavier Merlin wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 82 - King of the Jungle
Date: Jul 08, 2019

#R1#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Valdez tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valdez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Valdez on his heels. He'll look to pass Valdez's guard now, I'm sure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Valdez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Valdez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Valdez is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T1#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valdez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Valdez defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Valdez is defending well.
Valdez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valdez tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valdez defends it well.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valdez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Valdez is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valdez is trying to control but Smith passes into side control! #SUB2#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valdez is not content to let Smith control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Valdez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith shoots in but Valdez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valdez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valdez wants it to stay on the feet.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valdez tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valdez swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez scores with a shot to the body.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Valdez lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Valdez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valdez tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valdez to the ground. Valdez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valdez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Valdez digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valdez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Valdez darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valdez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Valdez stalling in the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Valdez won't allow it. #T2#
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valdez after a bit of a struggle.
Valdez lands a body shot.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
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 shot in the inside from Valdez.
Valdez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
Valdez scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Valdez stalling.
Valdez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valdez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Valdez lands a shot to the body.
Smith fails to pull guard.
DeMario Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valdez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valdez is defending well.
Valdez stalling.
Valdez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.#T3#
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valdez after a bit of a struggle.
Valdez stalling in the clinch.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valdez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valdez pulls his leg out and moves away.
A lazy left from Valdez finds it's target.
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working. #SUB2#
Smith swings around for an armbar but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Valdez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Valdez to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Smith looking for subs from the bottom but Valdez mounts him!
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeMario Valdez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Valdez lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valdez is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Valdez circles away and we're back to standing.
Valdez tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Valdez as Smith shoots in.#CL#
Valdez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valdez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Valdez has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valdez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Valdez lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez scores with a punch to the head.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Valdez gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Valdez. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
Valdez is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith shoots and misses
and Valdez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Valdez takes the fight into the clinch.
Valdez slows down the pace here.
I was talking to Valdez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Valdez lands a shot to the body.
Valdez is working Smith over against the cage.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
Valdez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valdez lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Smith jumps guard but Valdez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdez.
Valdez is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valdez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike.
Valdez is stalling here.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valdez walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Valdez moves into the clinch.
Valdez stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Valdez - that landed with a thud.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Smith tries to pull guard but Valdez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Valdez stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdez.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Valdez avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Valdez.
Smith tries to pull guard but Valdez holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Valdez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valdez is defending well.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Valdez.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez lands a nice uppercut.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Valdez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Valdez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Valdez stops a takedown attempt from Smith. #TD2#
Smith jumps guard.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Valdez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valdez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeMario Valdez clearly takes that round.
That's time! Valdez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith tries for a takedown but Valdez circles away easily
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Valdez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Valdez stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith tries for a takedown but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Valdez tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valdez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valdez finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head. #T1##CL#
Valdez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
Valdez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valdez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valdez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Valdez gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Valdez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!#T2#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdez finish him?
Valdez scores with a body shot.
Valdez lands a body shot. #CL#
Valdez closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith trying to stall but Valdez improves his position.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Valdez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Valdez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valdez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith tries for a takedown but Valdez manages to get underhooks.
Valdez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Valdez digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valdez walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith shoots and misses #CL#
and Valdez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdez.
Valdez throws a big uppercut that drops Smith! More strikes from Valdez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith lies dazed against the cage as Valdez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez retains his lightweight title!

Event: RFLFN- 31 Valdez Vs.Curry
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Escobar tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Escobar is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Smith has hold of Escobar's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Escobar tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Smith cranks the arm and Escobar screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Escobar, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Scott Smith!

Event: RFLFN-28 Manowaru Vs.Greenland
Date: May 29, 2019

#R1#
Smith looks for a takedown but Winston sprawls well.
Winston lands with a shot to the body.
Winston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winston wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Winston scores with a body shot.
Winston tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Winston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Smith has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Winston is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Smith yanks on the arm and Winston is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Smith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Smith!
The defeated Dallas Winston had this to say: 'Fuck it'.

Event: RFLFN-26 Snowdon Vs. Bartoli 2
Date: May 15, 2019

#R1##TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Brown has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Smith trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Smith passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Smith trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Smith has his feet on Brown's thighs here. He's pushed Brown off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Smith!
Joshua Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I will learn from this!!'.

Event: RFL- 74 FE Vs. UTH 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1##TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith passes White's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents White from improving his position.
White manages to get to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
White pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Smith keeping full guard, as White tries to pass. #SUB#
White has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Smith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! White is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Smith pulls down on the head and he's put White to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Smith!

Event: RFL-72
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Stoddler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Smith has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Stoddler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Stoddler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!#TD#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Stoddler is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Stoddler's guard.
Stoddler pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Stoddler is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom. #T1#
Stoddler seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith wants to control from the top but Stoddler keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoddler is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stoddler defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Stoddler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoddler.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Stoddler is controlling Smith's posture.
Stoddler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoddler is retaining full guard.
Stoddler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoddler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stoddler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith stays in close to Stoddler's body and controls the position.
Smith 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.
Stoddler seems keen to control Smith's posture.#T3#
Smith trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Stoddler.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoddler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Jab by Stoddler.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoddler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD2#
Stoddler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stoddler finish him?! #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Stoddler scores with a shot to the body.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stoddler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Smith leaves his chin hanging out and Stoddler seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Smith 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 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tud Stoddler!
During a confident post fight interview, Tud Stoddler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFL-70
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Tellkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Tellkins cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith goes for a double leg but Tellkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tellkins continues to drive forward.
Tellkins connects with the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Tellkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tellkins misses the target.
Darren Tellkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Tellkins, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Tellkins against the cage but Tellkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tellkins instigates a clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tellkins to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard. #SUB2#
Tellkins is sitting in close to Smith's body. Smith has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tellkins is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tellkins is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Smith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scott Smith!
In defeat, Darren Tellkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I 'm done with MMA I m fucking over it you all bums doing strictly KT '.

Event: RFLFN-18 Morris Vs.Valdez
Date: Mar 13, 2019

#R1#
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses.
Nice jab there from Graves.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Graves finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Graves! Smith is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Graves!
Ernest Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFL-64 FE vs. UTH
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Good exchange - Morris coming out on top.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Morris counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morris defends it nicely.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Morris misses with a hook.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Morris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is looking to advance position but Morris won't allow it.
Morris is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Morris trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Morris is working away.
Morris is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morris avoid being mounted?
Smith working Morris over with strikes.
Morris keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smith wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy.
Morris is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morris avoid being mounted?
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morris wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morris misses with a looping right.
Morris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
enabling Morris to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith shoots and misses
and Morris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Morris stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morris.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Morris stuffs the takedown.
Morris is looking to counter punch.
Morris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morris tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morris to the ground. Morris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morris's legs.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Morris!
Smith wants to control the pace but Morris is squirming around nicely.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Smith misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scott Smith will probably get the nod.
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#
Morris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morris looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Morris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morris missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morris knocks out Smith with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Morris before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Morris picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Morris!
Nick Morris retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Nick Morris 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: RFLFN-11
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White misses the jab.
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in White's half guard.
Smith wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
Smith passes to full mount!
Smith working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Smith is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Smith extends the arm and White is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Smith!

Event: RFL-56
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tellkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tellkins swivels and escapes.
Tellkins cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Tellkins.#TD#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Tellkins is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Tellkins's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tellkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tellkins defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tellkins keeps working. #SUB#
Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tellkins could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and Tellkins is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Smith!

Event: RFL 52 Aron Vs Orndorf IV
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
White with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.#TD2#
White scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
White wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Smith tries to bench press White off him but White keeps the position.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
White wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
White working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith stops White from passing to mount. #T1##SUB2#
White looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
White trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. #SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Smith tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
White works his way into side control. #SUB2#
White goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in White's guard! Nice work there by Smith! #SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Smith lying in White's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. White decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Smith taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shannon White!
A very excited looking Shannon White 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: RFL - 45 Rise Up!
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ammond quickly recovers to half guard.
Ammond gets back to full guard.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Ammond is keeping the position.
Ammond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ammond is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Ammond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith grinds an elbow into Ammond's temple.
Ammond is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Ammond is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond is working hard here to advance position.
Ammond gets back to half guard.#T1#
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ammond is trying to control but can't.
Ammond is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ammond sees it coming and defends easily.
Ammond trying to control from the bottom.
Ammond is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Ammond moves into full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ammond looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ammond is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Ammond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Ammond is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ammond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ammond has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Ammond trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ammond working a defensive guard here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ammond is keeping the position for now.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Smith stands and throws Ammond's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ammond wants to control but Smith postures up.
Ammond gets back to half guard.
Ammond tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Ammond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ammond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Ammond is defending well.
Ammond wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Ammond is defending well. #SUB#
Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to take a breather but Ammond is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Ammond's guard.
Ammond controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Ammond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Ammond looking for a sweep. Not yet Ammond, not yet.
Scott Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ammond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ammond is retaining full guard. #T1#
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ammond's guard. #SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions off his back.
Ammond gets full guard.
Ammond trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ammond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith passes Ammond's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Ammond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ammond seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ammond keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up.
Smith is pushing down on Ammond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ammond is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith passes to side control. #T2#
Ammond manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ammond is not content to let Smith control the position.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ammond wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Ammond defends it.
Ammond is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Ammond manages to get to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ammond is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Ammond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Smith is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ammond throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Smith's body to avoid the submission. Smith has instead reached around Ammond's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Smith arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scott Smith!
In defeat, Wale Ammond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Smith shoots for a takedown but Tanaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Tanaka as he connects with a hook.
Tanaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Tanaka moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanaka's half guard.
Tanaka wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Smith is trying to control. Tanaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith works his way into side control. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tanaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tanaka stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Tanaka denies him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Smith advances to mount.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tanaka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tanaka!
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tanaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith has his foot on Tanaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tanaka works his way back into a safe position though.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Tanaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tanaka drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Tanaka off! Tanaka jumps back into Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scott Smith will probably get the nod.
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#
Tanaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanaka cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tanaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Tanaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tanaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanaka but Tanaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryo Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tanaka and Smith goes tumbling to the canvas! Tanaka follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Tanaka is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Tanaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Tanaka seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith is looking to control Tanaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tanaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tanaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Smith wants to sweep here but Tanaka controlling him for the moment.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Tanaka wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanaka trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Tanaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Tanaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tanaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tanaka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tanaka has Smith in his guard.#REVR#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tanaka working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving. #T4#
Tanaka pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Tanaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tanaka trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanaka walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tanaka 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. #TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is thwarting Tanaka's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is trying to control. Tanaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Tanaka defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tanaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is defending well.
Well,Smith is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#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.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanaka controlling the position for now.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Tanaka defends it. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanaka defends it well. #SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tanaka wants to control but Smith is keeping busy. #T3#
Tanaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
I really don't envy Smith right now. #SUB2#
Tanaka working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Smith breaks Tanaka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tanaka is trying to keep Smith in close. #SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Tanaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tanaka manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Tanaka is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.

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 Scott Smith.
I think Smith 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Ryo Tanaka!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ryo Tanaka!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Ryo Tanaka!

Ryo Tanaka wins by unanimous decision!
Ryo Tanaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Nevez as Smith shoots in.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nevez enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nevez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Nevez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nevez manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Nevez's guard. #SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nevez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Nevez in his guard.#REVR#
Nevez tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Nevez defends it easily.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Safe Space. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith controls Nevez momentarily but Nevez frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Nevez avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Nevez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Smith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nevez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Smith pulls down on the head and he's put Nevez to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Smith!

Event: IXF 44
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yaj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Yaj circles away easily
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith shoots and misses
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Yaj.
Yaj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yaj wants it to stay on the feet.
Yaj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Yaj forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yaj lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Come on Yaj - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith tries to pull guard but Yaj won't allow it.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Yaj has him pressed against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Yaj turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith tries to pull guard but Yaj won't allow it.
Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yaj just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yaj walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
letting Yaj counter with a right hand.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yaj counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Yaj to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!#T2#
Yaj stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith misses with a takedown #KD#
and Yaj counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Yaj lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
Smith looks winded!
Smith walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Yaj swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilya Yaj!
An out of breath Ilya Yaj thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IXF 43
Date: Jul 08, 2018

#R1#
Smith fails with the takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Azevedo Souza punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Azevedo Souza lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azevedo Souza pinned against the cage. Azevedo Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice strike.
Smith tries for a takedown but Azevedo Souza circles away easily
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Gabriel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azevedo Souza did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Safe Space. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Azevedo Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo Souza is on top in guard. #REVR#
Smith controls Azevedo Souza momentarily but Azevedo Souza frees himself.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith wants to improve his position but Azevedo Souza is controlling well. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Azevedo Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Smith is looking for a sweep. Azevedo Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!
Smith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Azevedo Souza doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Smith won't allow Azevedo Souza to sweep him here.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza is keeping the position.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Azevedo Souza!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Azevedo Souza 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#
Azevedo Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Azevedo Souza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Azevedo Souza's guard.
Azevedo Souza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
Azevedo Souza keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azevedo Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Azevedo Souza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Azevedo Souza!#REVR##SUB2#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azevedo Souza slips nicely into half guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Azevedo Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Azevedo Souza forces his way into half guard.
Azevedo Souza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azevedo Souza moves to the back position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Smith taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Azevedo Souza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Azevedo Souza!
Gabriel Azevedo Souza retains his lightweight title!
Gabriel Azevedo Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IXF 40
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Tucker's guard.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Tucker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tucker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tucker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Smith has his feet on Tucker's thighs here. He's pushed Tucker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tucker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Smith!

Event: IXF 34
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Wildhauser moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Wildhauser to work.
Smith tries to pull guard but Wildhauser forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith has been working on his balance at Island Safe Space, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wildhauser.
Wildhauser pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wildhauser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Wildhauser turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Wildhauser tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Wildhauser keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control but Wildhauser postures up.
Wildhauser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Wildhauser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #SUB2#
Wildhauser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wildhauser.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Wildhauser is controlling him
Wildhauser tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. #SUB2#
Wildhauser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Wildhauser is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Wildhauser tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith tries to hold on but Wildhauser pushes him away. #T2#
Wildhauser pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wildhauser looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Smith tries to roll but Wildhauser sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wildhauser's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Smith is trying to break free.
Wildhauser gets his hands free as Smith looks to control. #SUB2#
Wildhauser working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wildhauser. #T3#
Wildhauser trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Wildhauser keeps him under control.
Wildhauser is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Wildhauser prevents Smith from improving his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith trying to control here. #SUB2#
Wildhauser is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wildhauser to get the leverage.
Smith moves into full guard. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wildhauser tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wildhauser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wildhauser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Wildhauser 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##CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Wildhauser. Wildhauser maintains the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Wildhauser has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Wildhauser has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Wildhauser manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Smith gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Wildhauser defends it easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Wildhauser from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Wildhauser defends easily.
Wildhauser wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T1#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Wildhauser from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wildhauser trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wildhauser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Wildhauser from controlling successfully.
Wildhauser advances to half guard.
Wildhauser trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. #SUB2#
Wildhauser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wildhauser wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Wildhauser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wildhauser works his way into side control.
Wildhauser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith wants to control but Wildhauser postures up.
Wildhauser slows the pace down.
Wildhauser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is trying to control Wildhauser's posture but Wildhauser avoids it. #SUB2#
Wildhauser goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wildhauser but great work by Smith.#T3##SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wildhauser has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Wildhauser is defending well. #SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wildhauser is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wildhauser tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Wildhauser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wildhauser is looking to reverse the position.
Smith tries to move to mount but Wildhauser blocks the move with his legs.
Wildhauser is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wildhauser is not content to let Smith control the position.
Wildhauser tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wildhauser is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Wildhauser will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Wildhauser. Wildhauser maintains the clinch.
Wildhauser displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Wildhauser turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Wildhauser turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wildhauser manages to end up in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Wildhauser is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Wildhauser is controlling well.
Smith wants to control but Wildhauser is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Wildhauser looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wildhauser perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wildhauser pulls his head out easily.
Smith is looking to control Wildhauser's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith is looking for a sweep. Wildhauser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wildhauser is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith keeping hold of Wildhauser's head, controlling as best he can.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is in trouble now - Wildhauser has advanced to mount!
Wildhauser trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wildhauser stalling. #T3##SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wildhauser pulls his head out easily.
Wildhauser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Wildhauser seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is staying active underneath Wildhauser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith wants to improve his position but Wildhauser is controlling well.
Smith is not content to let Wildhauser control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to control but Wildhauser postures up. #SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is staying active underneath Wildhauser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frank Wildhauser is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wildhauser perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wildhauser is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wildhauser seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Wildhauser trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wildhauser keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Wildhauser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wildhauser has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Wildhauser!
A victorious Frank Wildhauser thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF 29
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Smith has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tanaka enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tanaka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tanaka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Tanaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Tanaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tanaka trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tanaka has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith moves into full guard. #SUB#
Tanaka is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tanaka tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tanaka has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Smith!

Event: IXF 27
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith shoots in but Klein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Klein tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Klein tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Klein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Klein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Klein manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Klein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Klein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klein is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Klein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Klein is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klein trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Klein winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Klein looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klein tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Klein defends it easily.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Klein trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klein wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klein postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Klein tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klein is aware though and is defending well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Klein from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klein landing with the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klein trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Klein stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Klein!
Klein wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is trying to control Klein's posture but Klein avoids it.
Klein misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Klein in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith tries to buck Klein off but Klein is having none of it.#SUB2#
Klein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Klein is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Smith looks calm but he's in trouble here. Klein gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Smith is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Klein lets go of the hold and Smith can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calvin Klein!
A victorious Calvin Klein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF 20
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henderson enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson 's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #SUB#
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith advances position into side control!#T1#
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith working the strikes but Henderson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smith trying to advance position but Henderson counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily. #SUB#
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Henderson is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted?
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith passes to side control.
Henderson tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
Smith working away.#SUB2#
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Henderson is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Henderson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1#
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Garto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Garto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Garto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garto's back!
Smith is hanging on to Garto's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Smith has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Garto is defending well but eventually Smith manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Garto has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018

#R1#
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hobbesland's waist but Hobbesland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side. #TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Smith 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. Hobbesland tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Fabien counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Fabien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fabien stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fabien.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fabien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Fabien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots and misses
and Fabien counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardis Fabien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fabien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fabien counters with a straight right hand.
Smith fails with the takedown.#T1#
Smith fails with the takedown
and Fabien counters with a nice body shot.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Fabien counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fabien scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Fabien circles away.
It looked like Fabien was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith tries for a takedown but Fabien circles away easily
and Fabien counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Fabien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fabien counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking. #TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fabien is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Fabien keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fabien manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Fabien in his guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fabien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fabien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fabien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fabien stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fabien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fabien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Fabien is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Fabien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabien works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fabien is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Fabien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabien has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Fabien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Fabien works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Fabien wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Fabien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hardis Fabien dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Fabien tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith stops Fabien from getting back to his feet.
Fabien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fabien doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith. #SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabien looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB2#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fabien is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Fabien is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith is pressing down on Fabien's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fabien is holding on for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fabien doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Fabien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabien blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. #SUB2#
Smith is trying for a kimura here. Fabien looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Smith wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Amirov sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amirov sprawls well. Amirov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Amirov closes the distance and clinches.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Amirov drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith advances to half guard.
Amirov is trying to get back to full guard.
Amirov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Amirov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and Amirov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graves.
Graves digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Graves lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graves is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graves scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Smith manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Smith has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Graves is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Smith!

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