Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch position.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Frank throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith cracks Frank with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith is looking to clinch.
As Smith backs away, Frank returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Frank shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Frank avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Frank dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Frank lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
Smith digs a right hand into Frank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frank's gas tank.
Smith wants to break free but Frank has control.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank. #T2#
Frank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a push kick but Frank slaps the foot to one side.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frank has time to react.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frank. Frank obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Frank looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range. #T3#
Frank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith letting Frank take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Frank scores with a hook to the body.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Frank blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T4#
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frank tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frank is out of range.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Frank lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. #BC#
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
Frank slips a straight right by Smith.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Frank misses with a body kick.
Frank misses with a kick to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Frank throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frank doesn't seem bothered though.
Frank has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith is looking to clinch.
A big left from Smith misses. #CL2#
Smith rushes Frank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Frank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Frank jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2##CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Frank pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Frank tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith working aggressively here.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank lands a body punch. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Frank connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Smith is looking to chop away at Frank's legs.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Smith moves forwards but Frank connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Frank just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Frank tries to tie him up.
Smith blocks a body shot from Frank.
Frank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frank 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.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Frank tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank misses with some punches.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a body shot from Frank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank is stalling here.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank blocks an elbow strike.
Frank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Frank trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Frank lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Frank backpedaling.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Frank tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Frank counters with a nice body shot.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frank throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Frank moves his leg out of the way.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Frank scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #CL#
Frank pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith gets through Frank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frank's brow.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank prevents a body shot from Smith.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank. #BC#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Frank working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Frank.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Frank - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chad Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
A jab from Smith misses.
Frank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith connects with the punch.
Frank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Frank up against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Frank misses with some punches.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Frank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

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 Micah Frank.
I think Smith 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Smith tries to bum rush Strauss with a series of wild strikes but Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith pushes Strauss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strauss blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Strauss slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Strauss darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss has Smith pushed against the cage.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Smith lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Strauss is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Strauss into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Smith looks winded!#T2#
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strauss stalls.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Strauss tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL#
Strauss closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith cracks Strauss with a nice body shot.
Smith prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Strauss tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith is trying to break free.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.#T4#
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss is working Smith over against the cage.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Strauss.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Strauss rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Strauss has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss is struggling to control the position.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with some punches.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strauss's brow.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
A short right from Strauss.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T1#
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss dodges an elbow strike from Smith. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Strauss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Strauss up against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Strauss. #T2#
A short right from Strauss. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss lands a jab.
Smith tries to work over Strauss's front leg with a kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Strauss lands an overhand right.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss lands a right hook to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strauss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strauss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strauss tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Strauss pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strauss.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith is looking to clinch but Strauss is avoiding it.
Smith wants to clinch.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strauss is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Strauss avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Strauss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Strauss pushes him off.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strauss throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to circle away but Strauss has him pinned against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Strauss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strauss lands a jab to the nose.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick from Strauss misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a jab when Strauss was well out of range.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Strauss.#CL#
Strauss has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with the head strike. #T1#
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Strauss.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Strauss leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Strauss moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Strauss cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Strauss tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Strauss's head back.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Strauss throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Strauss drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a body punch.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Strauss slowing the pace effectively.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Nicholaus Strauss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Strauss shrugs off.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
A short right from Strauss.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholaus Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strauss 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholaus Strauss!
A very excited looking Nicholaus Strauss rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Benedetti
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frank dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Frank and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith lands a body punch.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith cracks Frank with a nice body shot.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frank. Frank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Smith.#CL2#
Frank gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #T1#
A hook to the body from Smith.
Frank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Frank in his tracks for a moment.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Frank is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith pushes Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Frank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Frank takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith prevents a body shot from Frank.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Frank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Frank lands a shot to the body.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T3#
Smith lands an elbow just above Frank 's eye.
Frank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Frank's head.
Frank presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Frank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Smith lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Frank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith digs a right hand into Frank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frank's gas tank.
Frank misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frank blocks a body shot from Smith.
Frank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short left from Frank.
Frank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Frank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Frank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frank lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
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 a clinch.
Frank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Smith pushes Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Frank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Frank shrugs off.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Frank misses with a punch to the body.
Frank lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Frank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frank.
A punch lands to the side of Frank 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Micah Frank's cut is getting worse.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank blocking some punches. #BC#
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Nice defenses there by Frank.
Smith connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Smith misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frank connects with a nice looking jab.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chad Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Frank in a clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Frank takes a shot to the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Frank avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith motions for Frank to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Smith scores with a body shot.
Frank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith moves away from the strike by Frank.
Frank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frank lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Frank ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Frank is rocked!
Smith throws a jab when Frank was well out of range.#KD2#
Smith cracks Frank with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Frank looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith finish him?
Oh Frank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Frank to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Frank looks to clinch but Smith throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Frank taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Barkley
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith tries to clinch there but Oquendo circles away.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Oquendo scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Good leg kick by Oquendo.
Oquendo scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Oquendo's ribcage. Oquendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith blocks a body shot from Oquendo.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Oquendo tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Oquendo back against the cage.
Oquendo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Oquendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oquendo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Oquendo struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A short right from Oquendo on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oquendo misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Oquendo lands a nice uppercut.
Smith pushes Oquendo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith prevents a body shot from Oquendo.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oquendo's brow.
Oquendo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Oquendo.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Oquendo.
Smith pushes Oquendo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oquendo can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Oquendo.
Oquendo dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Oquendo's ribcage. Oquendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oquendo's brow.
Oquendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith digs a right hand into Oquendo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oquendo's gas tank.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oquendo's defenses.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oquendo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith cracks Oquendo with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith is working Oquendo over against the cage.
Oquendo is breathing heavily.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Smith.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oquendo's defenses.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oquendos head.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oquendo's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to work over Oquendo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Oquendo blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith wants to clinch but Oquendo slips to the side
and Oquendo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Oquendo.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith is leaning against Oquendo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Oquendo.
A body shot lands from Smith.
A short uppercut from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Oquendo.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Oquendo.
Oquendo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oquendo dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oquendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Cuervo Oquendo has been cut.
Smith tries a body shot but Oquendo blocks it.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
Oquendo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Smith. #T1#
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Oquendo.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Oquendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Oquendo up against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Oquendo in his tracks for a moment.
Smith lands an elbow just above Oquendo 's eye. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oquendo, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Oquendo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oquendo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oquendo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oquendo tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oquendo moves away.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Oquendo circles away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oquendo keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Oquendo's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Smith has Oquendo up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oquendo's elbow.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oquendo takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Oquendo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Oquendo pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oquendo prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith works on Oquendo's body with a couple of short punches.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Oquendo blocking some punches.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Oquendo in his tracks for a moment.
Oquendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oquendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smith rushes Oquendo and presses him up against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Oquendo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith pushes Oquendo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Oquendo tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Oquendo back against the cage.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Smith.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Oquendo up against the cage.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Oquendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Oquendo's head.
Oquendo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Smith.
Oquendo takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Oquendo controls his hands.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oquendo blocking some punches.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #T1#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Oquendo avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Oquendo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oquendo.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Oquendo is rocked!
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Oquendo.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Oquendo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Smith.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oquendo takes an elbow to the temple.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oquendo can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Oquendo avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Oquendo seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
Oquendo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oquendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A short right from Oquendo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oquendo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with some punches. #T3#
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith works on Oquendo's body with a couple of short punches.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuervo Oquendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oquendo struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Oquendo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith pushes Oquendo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
Oquendo working aggressively here. #T4#
Oquendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Oquendo tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oquendo tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oquendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oquendo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oquendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oquendo misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Barbosa vs Lee
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Knuckles misses with a hook to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Mr Knuckles has been cut.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knuckles.
Knuckles scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Knuckles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles.
Smith lands a body shot. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Knuckles.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Knuckles shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A short left from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Knuckles is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Knuckles! Smith unloads with more strikes and Knuckles sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Tonon
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Canizares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith tries to clinch up but Canizares circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Canizares in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canizares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canizares lands a left hand.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Canizares prevents a body shot from Smith.
Canizares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T1#
Canizares working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Canizares.
Smith cracks Canizares with a nice body shot.
Canizares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith digs a right hand into Canizares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canizares's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canizares.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Canizares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Canizares tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Smith pushes Canizares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Canizares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Smith tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it.
A short right from Canizares.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canizares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Smith gets through Canizares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canizares.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Canizares tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Canizares throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Canizares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #BC#
Canizares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Canizares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Canizares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith tries to clinch there but Canizares circles away. #T3#
Smith tries to clinch but Canizares is having none of it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canizares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canizares lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Canizares counters with a leg kick.
Canizares lands a jab.
Canizares throws a big shot that misses.
Smith moves to clinch but Canizares breaks away
and Canizares counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canizares swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up but Canizares circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Canizares tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canizares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canizares cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Canizares chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Canizares throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canizares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Canizares.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canizares. #BC#
Canizares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smith rushes Canizares and presses him up against the cage.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Canizares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Canizares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Canizares breaks from the clinch.
Canizares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canizares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canizares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Canizares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith tries to clinch but Canizares is having none of it.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Canizares keeps the fight on the outside.
Canizares throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Canizares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Canizares circles away.
Canizares throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canizares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Canizares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith closes the distance but Canizares moves to the side
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Canizares finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Canizares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canizares. #T1#
Canizares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Canizares - that will leave a mark!
Canizares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Canizares.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Canizares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Canizares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Canizares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Canizares.#CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Canizares is looking to land body kicks.
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Canizares throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Canizares circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Canizares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but Canizares moves out of range.
Smith tries to move into range but Canizares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Canizares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canizares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Canizares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Canizares counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares lands an uppercut.
Canizares is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Canizares.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Canizares.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares blocks an elbow strike.
Canizares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Canizares lands a right hand.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Canizares digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Canizares works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canizares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Canizares.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Canizares.
Canizares lands with a left to the head.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Canizares shrugs off.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Canizares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canizares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canizares digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith tries to clinch but Canizares is having none of it.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Canizares with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Smith pushes Canizares up against the cage in a clinch.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canizares swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canizares tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Canizares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Canizares - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Canizares is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Canizares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Still in the clinch, Canizares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canizares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Canizares tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canizares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Canizares misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Canizares pushes him off.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith is looking to clinch.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canizares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith with a jab.
Canizares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canizares lands a head kick!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canizares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canizares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Canizares throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canizares clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Canizares motions for Smith to come forward. Canizares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Canizares shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canizares avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Canizares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith. #T3#
Canizares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canizares.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Canizares tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canizares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canizares lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Canizares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Canizares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Canizares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Canizares.
Canizares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canizares.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares takes an elbow to the temple.
Ezequiel Canizares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Canizares scores with a hook to the body.
Canizares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Canizares in his tracks for a moment.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Canizares avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canizares 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Huust
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Longabaugh misses the target.
Longabaugh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith cracks Longabaugh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Longabaugh's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longabaugh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Longabaugh takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Smith forces Longabaugh back against the cage and clinches.
Longabaugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Longabaugh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocking some punches.
Longabaugh blocks the elbow strike.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has been cut.#BC#
Longabaugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Decent striking displayed by Longabaugh there.#CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Longabaugh shrugs off.
Smith gets through Longabaugh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh lands a shot to the body.
Smith tries to work over Longabaugh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longabaugh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Longabaugh avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Longabaugh.
Smith looks winded!#T2#
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Longabaugh pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand into Longabaugh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Longabaugh's gas tank.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longabaugh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Longabaugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Longabaugh jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longabaugh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses its target.#T3#
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Longabaugh's shoulder, as Longabaugh tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Longabaugh needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longabaugh.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Longabaugh's front leg but catches the back leg as Longabaugh tries to avoid it.
Smith is looking to clinch but Longabaugh is avoiding it.
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Longabaugh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith misses the jab.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Longabaugh against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Longabaugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Good body shot from Smith.
Longabaugh gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh prevents a body shot from Smith.
A right hand to the body from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Longabaugh cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith lands with a straight right. Longabaugh didn't see that one coming.
Smith throws a hook but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Longabaugh finds it's target.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Longabaugh avoids the body shot from Smith.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith tries to clinch but Longabaugh is having none of it. #CL2#
Smith has Longabaugh up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Smith is working Longabaugh over against the cage.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longabaugh.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Longabaugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith connects with a right hand. Longabaugh shakes it off.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Longabaugh slips the punch.
Longabaugh is looking to counter punch.
Longabaugh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Smith.#T2#
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 moves to clinch but Longabaugh breaks away
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws the left hand but Longabaugh avoids the punch easily.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith digs a good hook to Longabaugh's body. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T3#
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is working Longabaugh over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Longabaugh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Longabaugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Longabaugh stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Longabaugh circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longabaugh lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith digs a right hand into Longabaugh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Longabaugh's gas tank.
Longabaugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longabaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longabaugh's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Longabaugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Longabaugh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Longabaugh throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Longabaugh avoids it this time.
Smith avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Longabaugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Longabaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longabaugh. #T1#
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Longabaugh prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Longabaugh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Longabaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longabaugh cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #BC#
Longabaugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Longabaugh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longabaugh cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Longabaugh stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longabaugh throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith wants to clinch.
Longabaugh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Longabaugh checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Longabaugh. That snapped Smith's head back.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Longabaugh lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith throws a body punch but Longabaugh moves out of range. #CL2#
Smith has Longabaugh up against the cage in a clinch.
Longabaugh lands with a light punch inside.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Longabaugh controls the action.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Longabaugh.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Longabaugh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Longabaugh dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Longabaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Longabaugh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Longabaugh back against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Longabaugh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Longabaugh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Longabaugh.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
An out of breath Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Boomer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps The Bouncer's head back.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Bouncer manages to avoid it.
It seemed like The Bouncer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Bouncer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bouncer scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
The Bouncer swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
The Bouncer scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith throws a body punch but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A left lands for The Bouncer.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Bouncer lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith wants to clinch
and The Bouncer counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Bouncer.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of The Bouncer's head.
The Bouncer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Bouncer scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Bouncer lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
The Bouncer throws a big shot that misses.
The Bouncer lands with an overhand left.
The Bouncer with a nice cross.#KD2#
The Bouncer cracks Smith with a big right hand and Smith goes down!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#Chad Smith's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bouncer stops Smith from standing up.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU2#
The Bouncer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
The Bouncer misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - The Bouncer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Bouncer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.#CL#
Smith has The Bouncer up against the cage in a clinch.
The Bouncer blocks an uppercut.
The Bouncer tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Bouncer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch.
The Bouncer lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Bouncer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but The Bouncer pushes him off.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bouncer was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
The Bouncer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by The Bouncer there.
Smith moves forwards but The Bouncer connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#Chad Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Bouncer lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Bouncer misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from The Bouncer misses its intended target.
The Bouncer moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Bouncer misses the shot to the body.
The Bouncer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Bouncer throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - The Bouncer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Bouncer takes one on the button.
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
The Bouncer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Bouncer lands an overhand right.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Bouncer misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Nice jab there from The Bouncer. #CUT2#Jeez, Chad Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The Bouncer throws a head kick that misses.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch.
The Bouncer checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Bouncer throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith slips a jab from The Bouncer.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Bouncer.#CL#
Smith rushes The Bouncer and presses him up against the cage.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny The Bouncer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Bouncer slips a jab from Smith.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD#
Smith lands a left and a right that send The Bouncer crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Bouncer misses with a hook.
A low kick lands for Smith.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Bouncer moves out of range of the strikes.
The Bouncer tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from The Bouncer misses.
The Bouncer scores with a jab.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Smith swings for the body but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Bouncer ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Bouncer misses the jab.
A jab lands there for The Bouncer.
The Bouncer scores with a jab to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benny The Bouncer!
A very excited looking Benny The Bouncer 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: SMASH: Osiris vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ape! But no joy.
Smith looks to clinch
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Ape throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Ape blocks the elbow strike.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch but Ape moves out of range.
Ape raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Ape against the cage. #T1#
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape takes a shot to the head.
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Ape is controlling him.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Ape avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ape manages to break the clinch.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ape has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ape and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ape doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Ape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Ape has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ape takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith jabs Ape to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ape takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith tries to clinch but Ape is having none of it.
Ape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ape takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Ape prevents a body shot from Smith. #T3#
Ape pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith pushes Ape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Ape back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Ape scores with a knee to the head.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Ape prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Ape controls the action.
Ape lands a knee to the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Ape crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Ape scores with a knee to the head.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ape breaks from the clinch.
Smith digs a good hook to Ape's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ape manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to clinch up but Ape circles away and keeps his distance.
Ape is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith tries a low kick but Ape avoids it.
Ape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ape swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Ape was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Ape was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ape might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a right and a left that Ape avoids nicely.
Ape looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ape lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ape throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith cracks Ape with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ape shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chad Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ape counters with a leg kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ape paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ape shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chad Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ape landing knees to the head. #CUT2#Chad Smith's cut is getting worse.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a body punch.
Ape lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ape can do to turn this around?
Ape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ape avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith works on Ape's body with a couple of short punches.
Ape is breathing heavily.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Ape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
Ape prevents a body shot from Smith.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ape manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ape looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ape takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Ape is rocked!
Smith lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ape off his feet! Ape tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Smith!
In his post fight interview, Chad Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hearn counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Smith checks a low kick from Hearn.
Smith misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Hearn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Hearn throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hearn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hearn throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn scoring well with a low kick there.
Hearn scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Hearn throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith moves to clinch but Hearn breaks away
and Hearn counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hearn.
Hearn throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hearn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Hearn.
Hearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hearn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hearn misses with a low kick.
Hearn lands a slapping body shot.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Hearn.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith moves out of range as Hearn throws a body kick.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Hearn circles away. #T2#
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hearn misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Hearn back into the cage.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hearn backwards.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Hearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Hearn's head.
Smith pushes Hearn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hearn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Hearn shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Hearn has been cut.
Hearn tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Hearn.
Hearn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Hearn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hearn lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back. #T3#
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hearn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hearn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith tries to clinch up but Hearn circles away and keeps his distance.
Hearn takes one to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hearn.
Hearn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Hearn throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Hearn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hearn manages to circle out of the way.
Hearn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Hearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Smith tries to clinch but Hearn is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith throws a hook but Hearn avoids it easily.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Hearn circles away.
Smith swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hearn misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Hearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses the body punch
and Hearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hearn counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas Hearn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hearn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hearn with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearn. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a hook
and Hearn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.#CL#
Hearn gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Hearn in his tracks for a moment.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hearn backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hearn's elbow.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith blocks a body shot from Hearn.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hearns head.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hearn lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Hearn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hearn moves away from the strike by Smith.
Hearn throws a big counter head kick but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Hearn throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Hearn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hearn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hearn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hearn swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Hearn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hearn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Smith wants to clinch.
A big right from Smith misses.
Hearn replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Smith blocks it well.
Hearn moves away from the strike by Smith.
Hearn throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hearn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hearn.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Hearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith tries to clinch there but Hearn circles away.
Hearn connects with a leg kick.
Hearn takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Hearn lands a head kick!
Hearn throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Hearn finds it's target.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Smith tries to clinch there but Hearn circles away.
Hearn throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Hearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hearn misses with a body kick.
Smith throws a hook but Hearn blocks it.
Hearn thinks about the counter body kick.
Hearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn lands a high kick!
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hearn. Hearn obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Hearn.
Smith cracks Hearn with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith looks to land a right hand but Hearn moved out of range.
Hearn takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hearn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hearn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hearn tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Hearn thumps Smith with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch there but Hearn circles away.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hearn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith tries to clinch there but Hearn circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hearn misses with a kick to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hearn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hearn lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Hearn misses with a low kick.
Hearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn lands with a slapping head kick.
Hearn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hearn connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Hearn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hearn under the eye.
Hearn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Hearn circles away.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hearn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Hearn misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hearn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Hearn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Hearn connects with the punch.
Smith swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Hearn misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Hearn throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Hearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy body kick from Hearn
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hearn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hearn throws out a powerful jab.
Hearn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Hearn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Hearn counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith tries to clinch up but Hearn circles away and keeps his distance.
Hearn connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Hearn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith clobbers Hearn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hearn throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hearn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Smith misses.
Hearn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Hearn pushes him off.
Smith throws a jab when Hearn was well out of range.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Smith. #T3#
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith looks to land a combination but Hearn avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hearn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith tries to clinch up.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Hearn has him pressed against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Chad Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to work over Hearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn prevents a body shot from Smith.
Hearn takes a shot to the head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hearn's brow.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.

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 Chad Smith.
I think Hearn 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearn!
An out of breath Thomas Hearn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH:Schrodinger vs Galilei
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Jinx's knee but Jinx avoids it well.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith thuds his right hand into Jinx's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jinx misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jinx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jinx looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jinx ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Jinx on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jinx.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Jinx pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith pushes Jinx back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jinx misses with a punch on the inside.
Jinx working aggressively here.
Smith lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Jinx keeps the fight on the outside.
Jinx half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Jinx should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Leroy Jinx has been cut.
Jinx connects with a solid leg kick.
Jinx lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith throws a right hand that Jinx ducks under and follows up with a left that Jinx also avoids with ease.
Jinx went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jinx throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jinx.
Jinx missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith takes a swing at Jinx's ribcage but misses.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jinx checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jinx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jinx lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jinx.
Jinx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jinx.#T2#
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Jinx throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Jinx fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses with a looping left.
A big left from Jinx misses.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jinx.
Jinx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jinx fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good exchange - Jinx coming out on top.
Jinx scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jinx lands with a shot to the body.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Jinx scores with a four punch combination!
Smith tries to clinch up but Jinx circles away and keeps his distance.
As Smith looks to move away, Jinx throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jinx jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jinx connects with a single shot there.
Jinx misses with a straight left. #T3#
Jinx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith moves away from the strike by Jinx.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Jinx is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jinx misses the target.
Smith misses with a hook. Jinx ducked under it nicely.
Jinx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jinx cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Jinx does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jinx takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jinx throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Jinx connects with an inside leg kick.
Jinx throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jinx checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jinx just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jinx manages to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jinx.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Jinx. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jinx.#T4#
Jinx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Jinx seems unphased. #CUT2#Leroy Jinx's cut is getting worse.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Jinx's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Jinx.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jinx is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith. #BC#
Jinx breaks from the clinch.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jinx.
Jinx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jinx backwards.
Smith working aggressively here. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leroy Jinx will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Jinx counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick from Jinx, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jinx swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jinx, pushing him back against the cage.
Jinx fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jinx misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith pushes Jinx back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Jinx.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jinxs head.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands a right hand.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Jinx blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to work over Jinx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Jinx.
Jinx working aggressively here.
Jinx blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jinx manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jinx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jinxs head.
Jinx controlling the action here for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jinx's brow.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Jinx.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Jinx backwards.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Smith lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jinx.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#Leroy Jinx's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC#
Jinx manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a hook but Jinx avoids it easily.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jinx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jinx moves away.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jinx paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jinx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jinx.
Jinx misses with a wild body shot.
Jinx lands with an overhand left.
Jinx moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Jinx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith misses with the combination. #T3#
Jinx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jinx scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jinx appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jinx can pounce on him.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith tries to clinch up but Jinx circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Smith pushes Jinx up against the cage in a clinch.
Jinx lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Jinx controls the action. #BC#
Jinx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jinx lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jinx.
Jinx keeps the fight on the outside.
Jinx misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Jinx scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Jinx connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Jinx - just one landing. #T4#
Jinx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a right and a left that Jinx avoids nicely.
Jinx throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jinx takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#Jeez, Leroy Jinx's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jinx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Smith.
Jinx fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jinx was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Jinx moves out of range.
Jinx throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Jinx ducks down to avoid it.
Jinx half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a hook but Jinx avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jinx misses its target.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheers as Jinx lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Jinx throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jinx.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jinx.
Jinx appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Jinx's shoulder, as Jinx tries to avoid the shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jinx manages to avoid it.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Jinx is out of range.
Jinx throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith tries to clinch but Jinx is having none of it.
Jinx throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jinx.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Jinx throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jinx staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jinx looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Jinx has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Jinx scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith lands a right hand. #T1#
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Jinx misses with a body punch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Jinx.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith tries to work over Jinx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands an elbow just above Jinx 's eye.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Jinx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jinx.
Jinx listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Jinx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith wants to clinch but Jinx slips to the side
and Jinx counters with a two punch combo.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Jinx circles away.
Leroy Jinx is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Smith.
Smith misses the jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jinx sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jinx swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Jinx is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Smith misses.
Jinx lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Jinx feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jinx has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jinx there as he acknowledges the shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Smith swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
Bates connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Bates avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Bates 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.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith pushes Bates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batess head.
Bates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bates blocks a body shot from Smith.
A short body shot lands from Bates as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Bates gets a nice trip takedown into 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!#SUB#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Bates is controlling the pace. #T1#
Bates thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bates jumps into side control!#SUB#
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bates asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bates has knee on belly and moves into mount. #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.
Bates controlling from mount.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Bates gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bates with good strikes from the mount here!
Bates lands a couple of good shots and Smith has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bates. #SUB#
Bates is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Bates is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Bates avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
Bates trying to control.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bates off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bates is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Bates working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T4##SUB#
Bates tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
Bates is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Smith tries to escape but Bates has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Armad Bates dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith tries to clinch there but Bates circles away. #TD#
Bates drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bates throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #SUB#
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Bates wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. #SUB#
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Bates sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Armad Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bates 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 Bates.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #ES2#
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bates is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Bates.
Smith misses with some punches.
Bates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T4#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Bates checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Bates moves out of range easily.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Bates avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Bates tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates lands a body punch.
Bates scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Bates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Armad Bates dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates lands with a good body shot.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith tries to clinch but Bates is having none of it.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith cracks Bates with a good jab.
Smith looks to clinch
and Bates counters with a left to the body.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches. #T1##CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Bates lands with a light punch inside.
Bates prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Bates manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Bates has his feet on Smith's thighs here. He's pushed Smith 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! Smith screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Armad Bates!
Armad Bates thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Smith
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Smith swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Mountain coming out on top.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mountain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Mountain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Mountain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
As Smith backs away, Mountain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountain misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
A punch lands to the side of Mountain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith closes the distance but Mountain moves to the side
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Mountain is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Mountain avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mountain.
Mountain blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with the head strike. #T2#
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mountain avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Mountain digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Mountain lands a right hand. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mountain scores with a nice strike.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Mountain misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mountain rather than just go for the knockout.
Mountain misses with a looping right.
That kick from Mountain tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Mountain's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith moves away from the strike by Mountain.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with the combination. #T3#
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
Mountain looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Mountain works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mountain.
Mountain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mountain controls his hands.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mountain misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mountain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mountain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Mountain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mountain.
Mountain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Mountain lands with a left to the head.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Smith.
A short right from Mountain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mountain blocks an elbow strike.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mountain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mountain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaki Mountain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Mountain finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith staying out of range there.
Mountain ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Mountain tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Mountain - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mountain.#BC#
Mountain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mountain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Smith.#T1#
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Mountain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Mountain misses.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mountain tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mountain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mountain with a body shot.
Mountain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
It looked like Mountain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Mountain throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Mountain throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Mountain throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Kaki Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mountain scrambles back to his feet.
Smith is looking to chop away at Mountain's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mountain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
A jab from Smith misses.
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Mountain with a jab.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Mountain lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Smith.
Mountain is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Mountain throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Mountain's head back.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
Mountain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mountain counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Mountain slips the punch.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mountain connects with the punch.
Mountain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mountain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Mountain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith punishes Mountain's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Mountain's head.
Mountain scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Mountain up against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Mountain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Mountain as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaki Mountain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad 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.#R3#
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Smith swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mountain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mountain's brow. #T1##BC#
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Mountain pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Mountain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mountain.
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
Mountain quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mountain swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mountain counters with a body kick.
Smith takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Mountain throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Smith.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Mountain controls the action.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mountain misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Mountain avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Mountain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Mountain in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Mountain.
Mountain misses with a body punch.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mountain controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain.
Mountain misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mountain back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith lands a jab.
Mountain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Mountain can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Smith lands a right hand. #T4#
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mountain or not.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Mountain shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Mountain.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Mountain.
Mountain avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mountain misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Chad Smith just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mountain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Mountain fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Mountain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mountain.
Mountain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mountain.
Mountain checks a low kick from Smith.
Mountain catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mountain throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Smith.
Mountain misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away.
Smith misses with the combination. #T1#
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mountain connects with a crisp jab.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mountain cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mountain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith tries to clinch
and Mountain counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mountain.
Mountain connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.#T2#
Mountain throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountain connects with a body shot.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Mountain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mountain pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Mountain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocking some punches.
Mountain lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Mountain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Mountain works the jab nicely.
Smith tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith digs a good body shot into Mountain's ribs.
A head kick misses from Mountain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mountain throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith moves to clinch but Mountain breaks away
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaki Mountain had his way with Chad Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Mountain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith moves out of range as Mountain strikes.#CL2#
Smith forces Mountain back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Smith. #CUT2#It looks like Kaki Mountain has been cut.
Smith working aggressively here.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC#
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mountain.
Mountain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Mountain throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Mountain checks a leg kick.
Mountain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Smith moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Mountain throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain staying out of range there.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mountain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountain.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
Mountain lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Mountain moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain blocks the body kick.
Mountain throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Mountain thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mountain slips under a jab.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid body kick from Mountain. #T3#
Mountain scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mountain.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mountain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mountain, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Mountain lands a left hand.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mountain controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith pushes Mountain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mountain taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4##BC#
Mountain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Mountain. #BC#
Mountain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Mountain back into the cage.#BC#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mountain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Mountain slips a jab from Smith.

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 Kaki Mountain.
I think Mountain 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:47

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

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Edmonds
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith jabs El Shabazz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
El Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
El Shabazz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith tests El Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
El Shabazz 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.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. #T1#
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch up but El Shabazz circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
El Shabazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and El Shabazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
El Shabazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping El Shabazz under the eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
El Shabazz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
El Shabazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends El Shabazz's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Smith forces El Shabazz back against the cage and clinches.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it. #T3#
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
El Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
A short left from Smith. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for El Shabazz.
Smith tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
El Shabazz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! El Shabazz scrambles back to his feet.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab. #CL#
El Shabazz gets a clinch.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab lands there for Smith.
El Shabazz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lunges at El Shabazz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by El Shabazz's hand.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but El Shabazz pushes him off.
Smith digs a good hook to El Shabazz's body.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith tries to clinch there but El Shabazz circles away. #CL2#
Smith rushes El Shabazz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith pushes El Shabazz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
El Shabazz throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith cracks El Shabazz with a nice body shot.
Smith working aggressively here.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by El Shabazz.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Shabazz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
El Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but El Shabazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
El Shabazz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
El Shabazz tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
El Shabazz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but El Shabazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but El Shabazz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
El Shabazz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by El Shabazz - just one landing.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
El Shabazz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
enabling El Shabazz to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
El Shabazz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith dips to his left and cracks El Shabazz with an uppercut!#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Shabazz or not.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! El Shabazz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
El Shabazz connects with the punch.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith punishes El Shabazz's body with a nice straight punch.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
El Shabazz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
El Shabazz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
El Shabazz takes one to the side of the head.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#El Shabazz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops El Shabazz to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! El Shabazz looks to clinch but Smith throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! El Shabazz taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Reedtz
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Smith tries to clinch but Ape moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch there but Ape circles away.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Ape's ribs.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ape feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ape throws an off balance right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ape fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Ape throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Ape's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ape misses the target. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Ape stalling against the cage.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Ape controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Ape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Ape lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Ape misses with a body punch.
Ape taking a breather.
Ape prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Ape trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ape into the cage.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith. #T3#
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Ape blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith is trying to break free.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ape lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ape's brow.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Ape blocking some punches.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.#T4#
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Ape blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape with a knee to the head.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Smith.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ape misses with a hook.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.
Ape lands a head kick!
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Ape misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Ape counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith thuds a left hand into Ape's body.
Ape has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ape gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith letting Ape take a breather here.#T1#
A short left from Ape.
Smith avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Ape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ape.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Ape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ape's brow.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ape landing knees to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Chad Smith's cut even more.
Smith tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Ape trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ape scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Ape tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Ape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ape swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Ape circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is working Ape over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Ape takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ape.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Ape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape throws a head punch that misses.
Ape prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Ape takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Ape avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Smith slips a jab from Ape.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Ape and move into the clinch position.
Smith tries to clinch but Ape moves away
and Ape counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ape takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Ape up against the cage.
Ape prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ape tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ape has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ape there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. #CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ape looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Ape has the dominant position.
Smith lands a body punch.
Ape stalling against the cage.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Ape is rocked!
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Oh Ape is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ape is pressed against the cage. Smith pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Ape! Two more big strikes from Smith and Ape crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chad Smith!
After the fight, Chad Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Edmonds
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lunges at Lundgren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lundgren's hand. #CUT#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Lundgren shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith connects with a right hand. Lundgren shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lundgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundgren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A bone on bone clash there as Lundgren blocks the leg kick.
Smith lands with a cross. #CL#
Smith rushes Lundgren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Lundgren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lundgren blocks an uppercut.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Lundgren's ribcage. Lundgren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lundgren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Lundgren controls his hands.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lundgren's defenses.
We've been informed that Lundgren has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lundgren's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Mattias Lundgren's cut even more.
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!
Lundgren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Lundgren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Lundgren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
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 Lundgren gets his way!
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lundgren is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Lundgren working for a choke but Smith is defending well. #T3#
Smith staying busy and making it hard for Lundgren to control. #SUB2#
Lundgren is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smith is defending well though. Lundgren let's go of the attempt for now.
Lundgren is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Lundgren 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 Lundgren will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smith is in bad spot here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith trying to control but not successfully.
Well, with Lundgren on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smith is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Good control from Lundgren.
Smith has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lundgren.#SUB2#
Lundgren working for the choke.
Lundgren struggling to land strikes to the head as Smith covers up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lundgren tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Lundgren crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Lundgren is rocked!#TD2#
Lundgren scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Lundgren is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
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 seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lundgren seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lundgren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lundgren 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. #SUB2#
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith pushes Lundgren off looking to stand but Lundgren dives back in and keeps control.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mattias Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lundgren advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lundgren passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lundgren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smith's thigh. Smith counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T3#
Lundgren is still trying to improve position.
Smith has Lundgren pulled in close to control his posture.
Lundgren looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Smith stands up and waves to Lundgren to follow him.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Lundgren off the cage and back into range.#CUT#The cut above Mattias Lundgren's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Lundgren jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith works on Lundgren's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Lundgren controls the action.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundgren blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundgren is looking for a takedown.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Smith lands an elbow just above Lundgren 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Lundgren against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lundgren.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Lundgren blocks an uppercut.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Lundgren blocks the elbow strike.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Lundgren in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#Mattias Lundgren's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lundgren prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a left hand.
Lundgren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Lundgren turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lundgren manages to end up in side control.
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Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lundgren working away.
Lundgren working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Lundgren trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Lundgren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lundgren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lundgren tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Lundgren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
An elbow from Lundgren crashes against the mat.
Lundgren working the strikes but Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Lundgren sits in half guard.
Lundgren is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lundgren throwing strikes but missing.
Lundgren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mattias Lundgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren avoids the body shot from Smith.
Lundgren tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
A less than humble Chad Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Kennedy 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Bates defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a series of punches but Bates moves out of range.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bates moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith looks to clinch
and Bates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Bates 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.
Good work by Bates as he checks the leg kick.
Bates is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.
Bates lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Smith misses.
Bates lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bates lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bates goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bates tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #T1#
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Bates lands a left hand.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Bates leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
A shot in the inside from Bates.
A nice left hand lands by Bates.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Bates digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bates takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Armad Bates has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Bates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T2#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Bates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith pushes Bates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bates is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bates bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Bates loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Bates checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bates lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bates digs a good hook to Smith's body. #CL#
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands an elbow just above Bates 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith cracks Bates with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith cracks Bates with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Bates counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Bates closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.
Bates connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bates lands a nice looking body shot.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Bates misses.
Bates digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries to clinch there but Bates circles away.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Bates.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Smith rushes Bates and presses him up against the cage.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Armad Bates will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armad Bates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Bates shakes him off and moves away.
Armad Bates is winning the standup battle so far.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bates misses the target.
A combination from Bates does no damage.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Bates.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with the left hand. Bates knows he should have avoided that one.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to clinch.#CL2#
Bates tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Bates prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a right hand.
Bates presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bates can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Smith tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Bates is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Bates in his tracks for a moment.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Bates lands a body shot.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Bates tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Bates is rocked!
Bates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bates tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith blocks a body shot from Bates. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Smith avoids the body shot from Bates.
Smith avoids the body shot from Bates. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Bates blocks an elbow strike.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Bates as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith pushes Bates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bates drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bates blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Armad Bates's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Bates is looking to counter punch.
Bates throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Bates throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Bates connects with a jab.
Bates lands a slapping body shot.
Smith cracks Bates with an open hand slap.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Bates.
Bates swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Some wild striking there from Bates.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Bates.#T1#
Bates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Bates wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Bates persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bates 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 Bates has Smith in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bates working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Bates sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bates is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Bates. #T3#
Bates thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bates is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.#SUB#
Bates is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bates seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armad Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bates 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armad Bates!
After winning the bout, Armad Bates thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Tosen
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Jomoney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith lands a jab to Jomoney's midsection.
Smith misses the jab.
Jomoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Jomoney pushes him off.
Jomoney moves away from the strike by Smith.
Jomoney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith swings for the body but Jomoney moves out of range.
Jomoney throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jomoney's hands.
Smith wants to clinch.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jomoney struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Jomoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Jomoney has been cut.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Jomoney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jomoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jomoney's elbow.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands a left hand.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jomoney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Jomoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jomoney tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Jomoney is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Jomoney gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Smith has his feet on Jomoney's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Jomoney moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Jomoney keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
Jomoney misses with a wild combination.
Jomoney throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Jomoney.
Jomoney misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith lunges at Jomoney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jomoney's hand.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jomoney feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Jomoney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Jomoney against the cage.
Jomoney takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Jomoney has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jomoney throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Jomoney connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Smith to escape the position. #T3#
Jomoney struggling to land strikes to the head as Smith covers up.
Jomoney is punishing Smith with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jomoney throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Smith!
Jomoney is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jomoney is punishing Smith with some ground and pound.
Jomoney has Smith flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jomoney throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Jomoney struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Smith avoids the strikes from Jomoney.
The referee is taking a good look at Smith as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jomoney!
Jomoney throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T4#
Jomoney lands punches and elbows.
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!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jomoney throws strikes from the back but Smith rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Smith.
Jomoney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jomoney landing some decent shots from guard.
Jomoney stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jomoney prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jomoney lands a couple of digs.
Jomoney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jomoney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jomoney connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jomoney, pushing him back against the cage.
Jomoney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Jomoney controls the action.
Jomoney blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Jomoney has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jomoney connects with a crisp jab.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jomoney's head backwards.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jomoney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith tries a low kick but Jomoney avoids it.
Jab by Jomoney.#T1#
Smith takes a swing at Jomoney's ribcage but misses.
Jomoney throws a one two combo.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Jomoney circles away.
Smith wants to clinch.
Jomoney checks a low kick from Smith.
Nice jab there from Jomoney.
Ivan Jomoney is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Jomoney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Sloppy strikes there by Jomoney.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Jomoney postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Jomoney looking to control but instead Smith has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jomoney with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jomoney.
Jomoney works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Jomoney is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ivan Jomoney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jomoney manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Jomoney tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Jomoney 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.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jomoney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Jomoney manages to get to full guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Jomoney is keeping the position.
Smith won't allow Jomoney to sweep him here.
Jomoney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jomoney dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jomoney slips a jab from Smith.
Jomoney throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Jomoney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jomoney throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Jomoney throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jomoney is in Smith's guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jomoney is one step ahead there.
Jomoney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jomoney stops Smith from standing up.
Jomoney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Jomoney throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Jomoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith is looking to stand up but Jomoney won't let him.
Jomoney is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jomoney 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jomoney is trying to keep Smith in close.
Jomoney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith lands with a straight right. Jomoney didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Smith wants to clinch up but Jomoney keeps it at a distance.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jomoney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jomoney lands a body shot.
Jomoney throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Jomoney and pushes him back against the cage.
Jomoney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Jomoney has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Jomoney manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jomoney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith is looking to escape.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jomoney throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
Jomoney throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jomoney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Jomoney wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Jomoney is controlling Smith's posture.
Jomoney trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Smith.
I think Smith 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chad Smith!
After the big win, Chad Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Chaos 2
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1##CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dong.
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dong.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Dong tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Dong.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Dong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Dong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dong at a distance.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Dong walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Dong throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Dong.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dong.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Dong blocking some punches.
Smith tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong blocks a body shot from Smith.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dong blocks an elbow strike.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Dong avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike. #T3#
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dong tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dong.
Dong lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith pushes Dong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Smith prevents a body shot from Dong.
Dong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dong scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Dong tries to tie him up.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Dong tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Dong lands with a right to the head.
Dong blocks a body shot from Smith.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dong staying out of range there.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Dong is controlling him.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Dong.
Dong tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith punishes Dong's body with a nice straight punch.
Dong tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Dong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith digs a good hook to Dong's body.
Dong scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong misses with a low kick.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Dong circles away.
Smith scores with a jab. Dong acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Dong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Dong lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick lands for Dong.
Dong tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Chad Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dong swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Smith forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Dong blocking some punches.
Smith presses Dong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dong tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Smith forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Chad Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Dong lands a nice uppercut.
Dong blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Dong stalling in the clinch.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action. #T3#
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Dong misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Nice body punch from Dong - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Dong 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.
Dong takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Long Hung Dong has been cut.#T4#
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Dong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong blocking some punches.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Smith tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Dong trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dong into the cage.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith pushes Dong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Long Hung Dong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Dong drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Nice body punch from Dong - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Dong.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with the head strike. #T1#
Dong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dong lands with a left to the head.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Dong lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dong throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong scores with a nice right hand.
Dong misses with a double jab.
Dong tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
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!#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Dong keeps him there for the moment.
Dong scores with a shoulder strike.
Long Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Smith.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Dong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dong working aggressively here.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Good body shot from Dong. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Dong seems unphased.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dong flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Dong circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but Dong is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Dong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
Dong connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Dong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dong! But no joy.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Smith has managed to clinch. #T4#
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith blocks a body shot from Dong.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #TD2#
Dong gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dong has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smith doesn't defend quickly enough and Dong has managed to lock this one up! Can Smith escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dong on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Long Hung Dong!
After the fight, Long Hung Dong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Sito 2
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baker counters with a nice leg kick.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a leg kick but Baker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Baker lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith defending well as Baker loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Baker misses. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Baker working aggressively here.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith slips a jab from Baker.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Baker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Baker counters with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #CL2#
Smith rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.
Baker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baker blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baker.
Baker blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Knees to the body from Baker.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action. #T2#
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
A short uppercut from Baker.
Baker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Baker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith tries to clinch but Baker moves away
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.#CL#
Baker clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Smith misses with some punches.
Baker avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baker.
Baker blocks the elbow strike.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Baker avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage. #T4#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker blocking some punches.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands a right hand.
Baker lands an uppercut.
Baker effectively controlling the action here.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Baker in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Baker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker connects with a knee to the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Baker stalling in the clinch.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Baker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Baker blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Baker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Baker scores with a knee to the head.
Baker lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Baker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Baker is looking to counter with head kicks.
Baker checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range. #CL#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Baker blocking some punches.
Baker working aggressively here.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Smith. #CUT2#It looks like Jeff Baker has been cut.#T3#
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Baker.
Smith blocks a body shot from Baker.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Baker slips under a jab.#CL2#
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker misses with a knee to the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker missing with knees to the body.
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Baker's ribcage. Baker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Baker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Baker lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
As Smith looks to move away, Baker throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Baker shrugs off. #T1#
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Baker blocking some punches.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Baker misses with a knee to the head.
Baker blocks the elbow strike.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocking some punches. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
Jeff Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2##CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baker misses with some punches.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker working aggressively here.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Baker in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baker trying to land knees to the body.
Baker trying to land knees to the body.
Baker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker lands a body shot.
Baker is working Smith over against the cage.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Baker gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Baker blocks it. #T4#
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Baker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baker lands a shoulder strike.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Smith.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Smith.
I think Smith 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Jeff Baker spoke after the fight, saying 'You win some, you lose some. I just hope I treated you fans to a good fight tonight.'.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Cole
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Lee.#CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Lee misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it. #CL2#
Smith has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee blocking some punches.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Lee digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Smith.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Smith. #T2#
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Smith looks winded!
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee working Smith over with knees to the body.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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 short left from Lee.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Lee.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee working Smith over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee working Smith over with knees to the body.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lee cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Lee is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!#CL#
Lee clinches.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #T1#
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Jimmy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee blocking some punches.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Lee working Smith over with knees to the body.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Lee tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Lee prevents a body shot from Smith.
Lee keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands. #T3#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee prevents a body shot from Smith.
Knees to the body from Lee. #T4#
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Good body shot from Lee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Chad Smith's cut even more.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lee scores with a body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Smith 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.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.#T1#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Smith misses with a hook.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Lee lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.#T3#
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith wants to clinch
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Smith moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a hook.
Lee wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.

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 Jimmy Lee.
Well Lee 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Borgia looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith jabs at Borgia's body.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borgia misses the shot to the body.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Borgia seems unphased.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Borgia just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borgia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borgia lands with a right hand.
Borgia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Borgia misses with a looping right.
Borgia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borgia's head backwards.
Borgia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Borgia.
Borgia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith digs a good body shot into Borgia's ribs.#T1#
Borgia lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Borgia pushes him off.
No luck for Borgia with that takedown attempt.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgia moves away.
Borgia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Borgia moved out of range.#TD#
Borgia gets a takedown into half guard.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Borgia wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. #T2#
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borgia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#T3#
Borgia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Borgia thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith is looking to clinch but Borgia is avoiding it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Borgia ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Borgia.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Borgia moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Borgia blocks the elbow strike.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Borgia is stalling here.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Borgia. #T4#
Borgia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Borgia blocks an uppercut.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Borgia avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries a body shot but Borgia blocks it.
Borgia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Borgia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borgia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Borgia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Borgia misses the target.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Borgia shakes him off and moves away.
Smith tries to move into range but Borgia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Borgia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.
Borgia moves away from the strike by Smith.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. #CUT2#It looks like Cesare Borgia has been cut.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith is looking to clinch but Borgia is avoiding it.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia just misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Borgia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borgia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borgia scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Borgia misses the shot to the body.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borgia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith throws a hook but Borgia blocks it.
Borgia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith tries to clinch but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#T2#
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borgia's head backwards.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Borgia off the cage and back into range.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Borgia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Borgia goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borgia thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Borgia's head but Borgia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borgia works the jab nicely.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.#T3#
Smith digs a good body shot into Borgia's ribs.
Smith throws a right and a left that Borgia avoids nicely.
Borgia throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Borgia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith tries to clinch but Borgia moves out of range.
Chad Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands with a hook. Borgia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borgia throws out the jab.
Smith punishes Borgia's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Borgia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Borgia slips under a jab from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia jabs at Smith's body.
Borgia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borgia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borgia shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith misses with a looping right.#T4#
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Borgia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borgia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Borgia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Borgia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Borgia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borgia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Borgia.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is pulling down on Borgia's head to control his posture.
Borgia throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cesare Borgia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Borgia misses the target.
A big right from Smith misses.
Borgia cracks Smith with a good jab.
A jab from Borgia does it's job there.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Borgia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith tries a body shot but Borgia blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Borgia breaks the clinch.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borgia.
Borgia throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borgia misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Borgia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Borgia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borgia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith lands a body shot.
Borgia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borgia lands with a shot to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgia moves away.
Borgia is looking to counter punch.
Borgia lands a lovely overhand right.
Borgia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia blocks a low kick nicely.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Borgia effectively controlling the action here.
Smith working aggressively here.
Borgia tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Borgia back against the cage.
Borgia has Smith pushed against the cage.#T3#
Smith misses with the head strike.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borgia.
Borgia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borgia backwards. #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.
Borgia swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borgia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Borgia throws a head punch that misses.
Borgia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borgia misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chad Smith waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Roy 4
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Costeau lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Costeau as the two fighters clinch.
Costeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Costeau.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costeau's brow. #BC#
Costeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costeau lands with a good body shot.
Costeau keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Costeau's shoulder, as Costeau tries to avoid the shot.
Costeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costeau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costeau.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
It looked like Costeau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Costeau moves out of range of the body kick from Smith. #CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Costeau in a clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Costeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T1#
Smith lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Costeau there.
Costeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costeau sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Costeau avoids it this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Costeau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Costeau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Costeau in his tracks.
Costeau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costeau.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Costeau.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Costeau takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Costeau.
Costeau loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
A big left from Smith misses.
Costeau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Costeau's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costeau connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Costeau cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Costeau moves out of range as Smith strikes.#T2#
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith lands with a hook. Costeau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Costeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costeau dodges the punch combination from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Costeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Costeau scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A nice left hand lands by Costeau.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Costeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Costeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Costeau backwards.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Costeau lands a shot to the body.
Costeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Costeau.
A head punch on the inside from Costeau fails to land.
Costeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries a body shot but Costeau blocks it.
Costeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costeaus head.
Costeau blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau. #BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costeau misses with a body shot.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Costeau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Costeau ducks down to avoid it.
Costeau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costeau moves away.
As Smith backs away, Costeau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Costeau.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Costeau lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Costeau avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Costeau.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costeau backwards.
Costeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Costeau scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Costeau lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Costeau. #BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau will probably get the nod.
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#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
letting Costeau counter with a right hand.
Costeau slips a straight right by Smith.
Costeau misses with a low kick.
Smith moves out of range as Costeau strikes.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Costeau moved out of range.
Costeau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costeau throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks. #CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costeau, pushing him back against the cage.
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Costeau misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Costeau avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Costeau breaks from the clinch.
Costeau throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Costeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costeau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Costeau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Costeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Costeau circles away.
Costeau keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costeau.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Costeau digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Costeau ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Costeau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Costeau catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith moves to clinch but Costeau breaks away
and Costeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T2#
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Costeau avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Costeau tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Costeau breaks from the clinch.
Costeau lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
A slow jab from Costeau misses its intended target.
Costeau misses with a wild body shot.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Costeau moves away from the strike by Smith.
Costeau takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Costeau misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costeau throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Costeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Costeau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Costeau misses with an uppercut.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Costeau is out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Costeau misses with an uppercut.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costeau.
Costeau misses the jab.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Costeau.
Costeau defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Costeau misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Costeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Costeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Costeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith swings for the body but Costeau moves out of range.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costeau.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Costeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costeau's corner calls for a 1-2. Costeau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costeau. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costeau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith moves out of range as Costeau throws a body kick.
Costeau moves away from the strike by Smith.
Costeau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Costeau connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Costeau appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costeau.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Costeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Costeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costeau looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Costeau.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costeau.
Costeau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Costeau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Costeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costeau throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Costeau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Costeau.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Costeau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costeau.
Nice body kick there by Costeau.
Costeau moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith moves away from the strike by Costeau.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Costeau counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Costeau under the eye.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Smith misses with a head kick.
Costeau throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith throws the left hand but Costeau avoids the punch easily.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costeau.
Costeau digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costeau.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Costeau lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Costeau in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Costeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith wants to clinch up but Costeau keeps it at a distance.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Costeau's shoulder, as Costeau tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Costeau moves out of range.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Costeau.
Costeau lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Costeau throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Costeau lands an overhand right.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costeau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Costeau with a nice calf kick.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith throws a hook but Costeau blocks it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costeau.
Costeau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Costeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Costeau connects with the punch.
Costeau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Costeau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costeau.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
letting Costeau counter with a right hand.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costeau.
Smith tries to move into range but Costeau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Costeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Costeau prevents a body shot from Smith.
Costeau wants to break free but Smith has control.
A shot in the inside from Costeau.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T4#
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Costeau's head.
Costeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Costeau controls his hands.
A short left from Smith.
A short left from Costeau.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Costeau tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costeau is looking to counter punch.
Costeau scores with a push kick.
Costeau lands with a right hand.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Costeau counters with a straight right hand.
Costeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costeau.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Costeau as he connects with a hook.
Costeau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Costeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Hakekia 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dong clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dong lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dong blocks an elbow strike from Smith. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Smith clinches up with Dong and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches. #BC2#
Dong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong.
Dong scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Dong forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Dong scores with a shoulder strike.
Dong fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Dong jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat. #SU#
Smith stands up and waves to Dong to follow him.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands. #T1#
Dong dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries to circle away but Dong has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
Dong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Dong sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dong cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Smith forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Smith. #BC2#
Dong breaks the clinch.
Dong lands an overhand right.
Smith tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Dong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Smith lands an elbow just above Dong 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Long Hung Dong has been cut.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dong lands a left hand. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong.
Dong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Dong does it's job there.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dong. Dong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Dong with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Dong closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.#BC2#
Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith slips a straight right by Dong.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dong.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Dong keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.#T3#
Smith jabs Dong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dong - that will leave a mark!
Dong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dong throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Dong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smith wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith tries to clinch up but Dong circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dong! But no joy.
Smith tries to clinch but Dong is having none of it.
Smith slips under a jab.
Dong swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.#CL2#
Dong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith tries to circle away but Dong has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Dong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Dong looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.#T4#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch there but Dong circles away. #CL#
Dong gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Dong has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Dong blocks a body shot from Smith. #BC2#
Dong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Dong is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Hung Dong.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dong keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dong's brow.
Dong fails to pull guard.
Dong jumps guard but Smith stands there with Dong around his waist. Dong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Hung Dong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Long Hung Dong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Dong is having none of it. #CL2#
Dong closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Dong backwards. #TD2#
Dong jumps guard. #SUB2#
Dong is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Dong 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.
Dong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Dong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dong is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB2#
Dong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dong working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.#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.
Smith tries to clinch up but Dong circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Dong has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch. #BC2#
Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dong swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Long Hung Dong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dong.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Dong scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong misses with a low kick.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chad Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Dong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Dong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dong swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Smith is looking to clinch. #T3#
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Dong circles away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dong tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dong throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Dong circles away.
Dong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dong swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Dong tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Dong jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Dong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Hung Dong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Long Hung Dong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smith slips under a jab from Dong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Dong circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith wants to clinch.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dong feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Dong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dong slips under a jab from Smith.
Dong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Dong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dong.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.#T1#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Dong with a nice calf kick.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith is looking to wear down Dong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dong lands the left hand.
Dong lands a jab-cross combination.
Dong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Dong misses.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dong! But no joy.
Smith is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dong! But no joy.
Smith is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
Smith slips a straight right by Dong.#CL2#
Dong forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dong cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dong connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Dong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
Dong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dong.#CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but Dong is having none of it.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Dong misses with a looping right.
Smith is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
Dong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dong misses with a looping left.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
Dong 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.
Long Hung Dong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Smith instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Dong decides to pull guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dong holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Dong keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is fighting to break Dong's control of his arms but Dong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Long Hung Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH:77
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Nti tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nti lands a left hand.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nti blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith presses Nti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nti breaks the clinch.
Nti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nti walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nti is looking to chop away at Smith's legs. #T1#
Nti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Nti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Nti up against the cage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti misses with a body punch.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to work over Nti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nti working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. #CUT2#It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Nti lands a body shot.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocks a body shot from Nti.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Nti controls the action.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti. #T3#
Smith tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
Nti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti working aggressively here.
Nti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch. #T4#
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Smith has Nti up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Nti shrugs off. #CUT2#Samuel Nti's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Nti.
Nti lands a right hand.
A short right from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith pushes Nti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Nti.
A short right from Nti.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Nti pushes him off.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Nti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Nti moved out of range.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
A jab from Nti misses.
Jab by Smith.
Smith checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti blocks a body shot from Smith. #T1#
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Nti is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nti lands a shot to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Nti lands a body punch.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Nti.
Nti presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Nti is controlling the position.
Nti works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Nti digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Nti lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nti.
Nti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Nti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nti lands a nice uppercut.
Smith tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Nti.
Nti pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Nti blocks a body shot from Smith.
Nti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nti.
Nti has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Nti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nti avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from Nti.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries a body shot but Nti blocks it. #T4#
Nti tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Nti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Nti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti lands a body punch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nti tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Nti tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with some punches.
Nti lands a left hand. #BC#
Nti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nti misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Nti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Nti controls the action.
Nti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nti avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nti.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Nti. Nti maintains the clinch.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Nti blocking some punches.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti blocks a body shot from Smith.
Nti lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Nti.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Nti.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nti.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
Smith slips a straight right by Nti.
Nti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nti looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Nti lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Nti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nti takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nti counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Nti instigates a clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Nti cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Nti. #T3#
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Nti misses with some punches.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
A short left from Nti.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Nti controls the action.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nti tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A short right from Nti on the inside.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocks a body shot from Nti.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Smith tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands an elbow just above Nti 's eye.
Good body shot from Nti.
Nti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Nti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nti 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Nti!

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Choke 3
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Mountain avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Smith rushes Mountain and presses him up against the cage.
Mountain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Mountain misses with a body punch.
Mountain looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mountain.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mountain controls his hands. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith has Mountain up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain lands with a right to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith pushes Mountain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Mountain is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Mountain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mountain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
I was talking to Mountain's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Mountain.
Smith tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith presses Mountain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A short left from Mountain.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mountain backwards.
Mountain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands an elbow just above Mountain 's eye.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab by Smith.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range. #T3#
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mountain can pounce on him.
Mountain dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Mountain throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mountain.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountain misses with a body punch.
Mountain tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mountain lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Smith tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain lands with a left to the head.
Mountain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Mountain in his tracks for a moment.
Mountain scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mountain backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Mountain.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Mountain in his tracks for a moment.
Mountain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mountain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mountain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mountain.
Mountain blocking some punches.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mountain blocks a body shot from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mountain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with some punches.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mountain. Mountain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Mountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Smith rushes Mountain and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike.
Mountain lands with a right to the head.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Smith. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Mountain's head back.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Mountain. That snapped Smith's head back.
Nice cross by Mountain.
Mountain swings for the body but Smith moves out of range. #T1#
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Mountain lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Mountain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Kaki Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Mountain.
Mountain misses with some punches.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith working aggressively here.
Mountain lands a right hand.
Smith tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Mountain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mountain lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Mountain back against the cage.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Smith.
Mountain blocks the elbow strike.
Smith blocks a body shot from Mountain.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Mountain takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Kaki Mountain has been cut.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mountain throws out the jab. #CL2#
Smith pushes Mountain up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Mountain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Smith. #T3#
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mountain backwards. #BC#
Mountain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a series of punches but Mountain avoids them all with ease.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mountain jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain misses with a straight right.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Mountain in a clinch.
Mountain tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mountain's efforts to push away.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Mountain shrugs off. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mountain.
Mountain scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mountain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Smith.
Mountain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mountain slowing the pace effectively.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mountain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith lands an elbow just above Mountain 's eye.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Mountain seems unphased.
Kaki Mountain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mountain misses the target.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
Mountain throws a body kick that misses.
Smith slips under a jab.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Mountain in a clinch.
Mountain lands a nice uppercut.
Mountain controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mountain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Smith tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Mountain pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Mountain. #BC#
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mountain walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Mountain.
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mountain's hands.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith closes the distance but Mountain moves to the side
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mountain scores with a jab to the body.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mountain is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Mountain's head back.
Smith connects with a right hand. Mountain shakes it off.
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Smith forces Mountain back against the cage and clinches.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A short right from Mountain.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Mountain.
A short left from Mountain.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Mountain misses with some punches.
Mountain lands with a light punch inside.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T4#
Mountain misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Smith blocking some punches.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Mountain is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mountain - that landed with a thud.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaki Mountain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Torsten
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith tries to clinch there but Masvidal circles away.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Masvidal in a clinch.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Masvidal misses with a body punch.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal scores with a shoulder strike.
Masvidal dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith gets through Masvidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Smith.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Masvidal can't break the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #BC2#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Smith forces Masvidal back against the cage and clinches.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masvidal lands a body shot.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Masvidal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith jabs Masvidal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masvidal tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Masvidal slips a jab from Smith.
A countering left hand to the body from Masvidal misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Smith moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Smith.
Masvidal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Masvidal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Masvidal avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Smith blocks a body shot from Masvidal. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.#CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Masvidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith 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#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Masvidal in a clinch.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Nate Masvidal has been cut.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Masvidal back into the cage.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masvidal.
Nice elbow from Smith.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Smith. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masvidal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chad Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to clinch up but Masvidal circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Masvidal doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Smith clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masvidal as Smith tries to tie him up.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith trying to stall but Masvidal improves his position.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a body punch. #T4#
Smith tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal keeps the fight on the outside.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masvidal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masvidal misses with a straight right. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
Smith is leaning against Masvidal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Masvidal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Masvidal keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith misses the body punch
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Smith is looking to clinch.
Masvidal throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Masvidal back into the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head. #BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Smith wants to clinch up but Masvidal keeps it at a distance.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masvidal tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masvidal tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith blocking some punches.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Smith. #T3#
Masvidal lands a left hand.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Smith prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
Masvidal can't break the clinch. #T4#
Smith prevents a body shot from Masvidal. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith wants to clinch.
Masvidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Face 2
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Mountain looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mountain misses with a looping left.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Mountain and pushes him back against the cage.
Mountain misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain. #BC#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain misses with the combination.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Mountain throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Mountain only half commits.
Mountain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mountain lands a jab to the head.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mountain tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Mountain back against the cage.
Mountain can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Mountain shrugs off.
Smith blocks a body shot from Mountain.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mountain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain blocks a body shot from Smith.
Mountain blocks a body shot from Smith.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
Mountain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Mountain lands a body shot.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Good body shot from Mountain.
Mountain lands with a light punch inside.
Mountain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Mountain lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mountain.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A short uppercut from Mountain.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mountains head.
A short uppercut from Mountain.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Mountain swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Smith moves out of range as Mountain strikes.
Mountain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountain tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mountain lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mountain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Mountain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mountain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mountain dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mountain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mountain scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mountain misses with some punches.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaki Mountain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mountain throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Mountain pushes him off.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mountain is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Mountain misses with a right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow.
Mountain scores with a hook to the body.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Mountain avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Mountain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocks a body shot from Mountain.
Mountain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain misses with a body punch. #T1#
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Mountain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mountain controls his hands.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Mountain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mountain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Mountain on the inside.
Mountain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Mountain controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A left hand lands to the body for Mountain.
Smith working aggressively here.
Kaki Mountain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith prevents a body shot from Mountain.
Mountain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mountain.#T2#
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mountain controls his hands.
Mountain blocks an elbow strike from Smith. #BC#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mountain can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain delivers a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Mountain.
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Mountain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith moves to clinch but Mountain breaks away
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Mountain.
Mountain throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Mountain cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
Mountain looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Mountain thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mountain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away.
Smith wants to clinch but Mountain slips to the side
and Mountain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Mountain.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mountain rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith tries to clinch up
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Mountain misses with a two punch combination.
Smith is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mountain back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kaki Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mountain counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Smith looks to clinch
and Mountain counters with a nice body kick.
Smith looks to clinch
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaki Mountain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mountain finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Mountain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Smith.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain lands a body shot.
Mountain misses with a punch to the body.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Mountain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mountain lands a nice uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Mountain.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Smith.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mountain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Mountain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Mountain.
Good body shot from Mountain.
A short right from Mountain on the inside.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mountain controls his hands.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith is looking to control Mountain's arms but Mountain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Mountain lands with a left to the head.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Smith.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Mountain blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith is trying to push Mountain away but Mountain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Mountain controls the action.
Mountain blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Mountain.
Mountain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mountain.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mountain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Mountain thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mountain clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Mountain.
Smith wants to clinch.
Mountain scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mountain throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mountain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith catches Mountain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mountain thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mountain misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mountain.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Smith.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.
Mountain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Smith misses.
Mountain slips a straight right by Smith.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaki Mountain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mountain 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaki Mountain!
Our winner, Kaki Mountain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten 2
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dong, as that shot connected.
Dong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Dong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Dong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
A jab from Smith misses.
Dong is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith is leaning against Dong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Dong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Dong gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dong throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Dong only half commits.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dong prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Dong decides to pull guard.
Smith won't allow Dong to sweep him here. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily. #T2##SUB#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Dong looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Dong quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dong celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Hung Dong!
Long Hung Dong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kurri
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1##CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Kluba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kluba.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Kluba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith lands an elbow just above Kluba 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Kluba prevents a body shot from Smith.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Kluba misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
Kluba wants to stall.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kluba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kluba's defenses.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Kluba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lands with a cross. #CL#
Smith darts in and clinches Kluba up against the cage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Sebastian Kluba's cut even more.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Kluba swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kluba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.#CL#
Smith clinches.
Smith lands a right hand.
Kluba misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluba looking to stall.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow. #T3#
Kluba looking to stall.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Kluba takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kluba on the side of the head.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kluba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Kluba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Kluba walks into a left hand.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kluba circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to clinch but Kluba moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluba digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is working Kluba over against the cage.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Despite the aggression on Kluba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kluba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Kluba tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Kluba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kluba.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow inside. #CUT#The cut above Sebastian Kluba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Kluba shrugs off.
Kluba tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kluba swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Kluba tries to tie him up.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#Sebastian Kluba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Kluba in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs Delsarte
Date: Mar 11, 2022

#R1#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith slips a jab from Lee.
Lee tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away. #CL#
Smith gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Smith tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A short left from Smith.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Lee. #T2#
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Lee with a jab.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee working aggressively here.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Lee. #CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch. #T4#
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee working Smith over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Smith blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Lee tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jimmy Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents a body shot from Lee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee landing knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lee scores with a body shot.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Lee misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with some punches.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Smith works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow. #T3#
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch. #T4#
Smith tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Good body shot from Lee.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Lee.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Lee blocks a body shot from Smith.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: SMASH: Face vs Floyd
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kurri gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith tries a body shot but Kurri blocks it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurri's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Tatu Kurri has been cut.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Kurri.
Kurri prevents a body shot from Smith.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Kurri is looking for a takedown.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Kurri.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith avoiding damage as Kurri throws knees to the body.
Kurri slowing the pace effectively.
Kurri is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kurri for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Kurri in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Kurri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kurri prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Kurri controls the action. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to work over Kurri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Smith lands a body shot.
Kurri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith working aggressively here. #BC#
Kurri breaks from the clinch.
Smith defending well as Kurri loads up on a big left hand.
Kurri works the jab nicely.
Kurri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith tries to clinch but Kurri is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurri keeps the fight on the outside.
Kurri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Kurri on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kurri, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurri's defenses. #T3##BC#
Kurri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurri manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurri.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurri controls his hands.
Smith leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Kurri manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurri, as that shot connected.
Smith wants to clinch.#CL2#
Smith rushes Kurri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Kurri avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Kurri blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Kurri blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurri.
Smith presses Kurri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Kurri controls the action.
The referee calls for Kurri to work.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Kurri breaks the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kurri is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatu Kurri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Kurri stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Kurri takes one on the button.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurri swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kurri finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Tatu Kurri is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Kurri back into the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurri blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith misses with some punches.
A short left from Kurri.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Kurri manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith throws a jab when Kurri was well out of range.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurri slips a jab from Smith.
Kurri misses with a hook.
Kurri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Kurri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith connects with a body shot.#T2#
Kurri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Kurri.
Kurri staying out of range there.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kurri circles away.
No joy there for Kurri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurri looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Kurri has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurri backwards.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurris head.
Kurri blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurri.#T3#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kurri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Kurri pulls Smith into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kurri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet. Kurri looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurri ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith blocks a jab.
Kurri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kurri clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Kurri missing with knees to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Kurri avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Kurri has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Kurri's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tatu Kurri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurri pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Kurri crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Kurri is rocked!
Smith drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kurri right on the button. Kurri goes down! Smith follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Smith gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Tatu Kurri spoke after the fight, saying 'ggwp'.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Sonni
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
Smith tries to clinch up.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chaos swinging wildly here.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chaos with a body shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Chaos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaos cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Chaos against the cage.
Chaos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Chaos. #TD#
Chaos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position. #SUB#
Chaos is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Chaos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith controlling from side mount. #T1#
Smith trying to control the position but Chaos is working away.
Chaos is looking for a sweep.
Chaos is working hard here to advance position.
Chaos can't do much from the bottom here.
Chaos seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Chaos is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chaos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Chaos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chaos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chaos trying to control but Smith postures up.
Chaos is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Chaos is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chaos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#ES2#
Smith kicks Chaos off and gets back to his feet.
Chaos scores with a body shot.
Smith thuds his right hand into Chaos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chaos lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith tries to clinch but Chaos moves out of range.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chaos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chaos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Chaos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Chaos and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Chaos misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Chaos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chaos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chaos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Chaos breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Chaos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Chaos up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Chaos.
Chaos blocking some punches.
Chaos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Chaos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chaos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chaos misses the shot to the body.
Smith jabs Chaos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Chaos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chaos scores with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chaos lands a jab to the head.
Smith slips under a jab.
Chaos jabs at Smith's body.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!#CL2#
Smith has Chaos up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaos lands a shot to the body.
Smith digs a right hand into Chaos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chaos's gas tank. #BC#
Chaos breaks from the clinch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Chaos misses.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chaos.#T1#
Chaos misses with a wild body shot.
Chaos cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith tries to work over Chaos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaos tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith gets through Chaos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Chaos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chaos.
Chaos swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Max Chaos is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Chaos pushes him off.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaos circles away.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to clinch there but Chaos circles away.
Chaos throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Chaos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to clinch up.
Chaos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaos ducks right into an uppercut from Smith. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Chaos throws a head punch that misses.
Smith works on Chaos's body with a couple of short punches.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Chaos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Chaos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaos just leaning against Smith, taking a breather. #BC#
Chaos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chaos avoids the body shot from Smith.
Chaos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot by Smith.
Chaos misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Chaos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Smith pushes Chaos off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith tries to clinch but Chaos is having none of it.
Chaos slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Chaos saw that one coming.
Chaos attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Chaos cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith misses with a looping right.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Chaos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chaos is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Chaos dives into side control. #REVB#
Chaos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Smith regains half guard, as Chaos was trying to land strikes.
Chaos tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. #SUB#
Chaos seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Chaos wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chaos trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Smith cracks Chaos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith takes a swing at Chaos's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Chaos is out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaos was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Chaos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chaos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Chaos.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith defending well as Chaos loads up on a big left hand. #T1##TD#
Chaos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.
Chaos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chaos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Chaos is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Max Chaos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaos dives into side control.
Chaos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Chaos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Chaos is controlling the position. #SUB#
Chaos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Chaos crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chaos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Chaos working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Chaos crashes against the mat.
Chaos misses with the ground and pound.
Chaos working away.
The strikes coming from Chaos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chaos trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Chaos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chaos 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.#T4#
Chaos misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chaos throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chaos wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Chaos working the ground and pound.
Chaos wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chaos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chaos cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Chaos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Chaos and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Chaos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith wants to control but Chaos postures up.
Chaos tries to advance position but instead Smith slips a leg back in to half guard.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Chaos from advancing position.
Smith is in trouble now - Chaos has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to buck Chaos off but he can't manage it.
Chaos with good strikes from the mount here!#T1#
Chaos looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chaos avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chaos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chaos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chaos looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Chaos looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Chaos is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Chaos raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT#That has opened up Chad Smith's cut even more.
Chaos landing strikes from the mount.
Chaos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT#The cut above Chad Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chaos with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos working the ground and pound effectively. #CUT#Chad Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Chaos!
Max Chaos retains his welterweight title!
Max Chaos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 857 Whymer vs. Pendragon
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Strauss lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Strauss throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Strauss pushes him off.
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strauss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bop HQ in the buildup to the fight.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Strauss takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Strauss into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strauss looking to stall.
Strauss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strauss's brow.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Strauss stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith lands an elbow just above Strauss 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Strauss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith tries to stall but Strauss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith lands an elbow just above Strauss 's eye.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Strauss in a clinch.
Strauss stalling.
Smith lands a body punch.
Strauss misses with a body punch. #T2#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Strauss breaks from the clinch.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strauss. Smith shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Smith tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Strauss.
A short left from Strauss.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Smith has Strauss pressed against the cage, preventing Strauss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith works on Strauss's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Strauss is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strauss has his back to the cage.
Strauss 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.
A hook to the body from Smith. #T4#
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strauss's defenses. #BC#
Strauss manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strauss is looking to counter punch.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Strauss is looking for a counter combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strauss.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith wants to clinch up but Strauss keeps it at a distance.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strauss shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Strauss to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strauss rather than just go for the knockout.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Strauss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Smith rushes Strauss and presses him up against the cage.
Strauss is trying to break free.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Strauss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss slows down the pace here. #BC#
Strauss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strauss throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Strauss tries to tie him up.
Smith works on Strauss's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Strauss against the cage.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Strauss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#Wilhelm Strauss's cut is getting worse.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Strauss trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Good body shot from Strauss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strauss's defenses.
Strauss wants to stall.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strauss or not.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Smith lands an elbow just above Strauss 's eye.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith lands a body punch.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Strauss tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Smith pushes Strauss up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strauss up against the cage.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
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 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage. #BC#
Strauss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#Wilhelm Strauss's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strauss misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strauss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strauss throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith looks to clinch
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Strauss blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Smith.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Strauss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss is looking to counter with head kicks.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strauss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Strauss.
Strauss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Strauss misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Strauss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Strauss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strauss tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Strauss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strauss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strauss looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Strauss gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #BC#
Strauss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strauss lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Strauss manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Smith lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith cracks Strauss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Strauss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Smith checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strauss, pushing him back against the cage.
Strauss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith cracks Strauss with a nice body shot.
Strauss takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strauss's efforts to push away.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Smith rushes Strauss and presses him up against the cage.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss stalling the fight.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Strauss wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it. #T4#
Strauss tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss misses with a two punch combination.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strauss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith lands with a hook. Strauss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Jab by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Strauss stalls.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Smith.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 851 Maluga vs. McNasty 2
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#CL2#
Smith forces Graves back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Graves.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Graves's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Graves keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Graves tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
A short right from Graves.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Graves prevents a body shot from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow. #T1#
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Smith prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Graves.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves wants to break free but Smith has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands an elbow just above Graves 's eye.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a body punch.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage. #T4#
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short uppercut from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Graves is working Smith over against the cage.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith working aggressively here.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Smith pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith cracks Graves with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
A nice combination there by Graves. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Graves circles away.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Smith rushes Graves and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith is working Graves over against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Graves throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Graves tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith is trying to break free.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Graves misses with some punches.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves lands a right hand.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Graves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith working aggressively here. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Graves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Graves presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Smith lands a right hand.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Smith forces Graves back against the cage and clinches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to break free but Graves pushes him back against the cage.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves. #T1#
Smith blocking some punches.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Smith stumbling backwards into the cage! Smith bounces back off the cage towards Graves, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Graves lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Graves celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Graves!
A relieved looking Nick Graves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 843 Krison vs. Peterson
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Smith staying out of range there.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Mercenary.
Smith tries to work over Mercenary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Mercenary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercenary lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercenarys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercenary misses with some punches.
Mercenary fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercenary blocks an uppercut.
Mercenary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercenary lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercenary tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Medieval Mercenary has been cut.
Mercenary looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Mercenary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Mercenary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercenarys head.
Mercenary working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mercenary scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mercenary prevents a body shot from Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mercenary pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Mercenary tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Mercenary avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Mercenary misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Mercenary is rocked!
Smith cracks Mercenary with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mercenary tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Smith pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mercenary is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SYN 833 Crosby vs. Mfer
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
White misses with a wild body shot.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
A big right from White misses.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White prevents a body shot from Smith.
White tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
A short left from Smith.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
White tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White blocking some punches. #T1#
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White stalling.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
White tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
White blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
White blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from White.
Smith lands a body punch.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T2#
Smith tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Smith stalls.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
White has Smith pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for White.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith avoids the head kick by White.
White misses with a head kick.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
White prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by White.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
White blocks a body shot from Smith. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White walks into a jab.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
White throws an elbow that misses.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from White.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
White loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Smith cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White is struggling to control the position.
White trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
White is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
White is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
White blocks a body shot from Smith.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chad Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith cracks White with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#White is rocked!
Smith digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands a big right hand that drops White! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!
After the big win, Chad Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SYN 823 Garuda vs. Po
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wood steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Wood as the two fighters clinch.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Wood.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood prevents a body shot from Smith.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Wood lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wood scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith lands with a straight right. Wood didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Wood counters with a body kick. #CL#
Smith has Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Wood.
Wood misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Wood.
A nice left hand lands by Wood.
Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wood blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Smith prevents a body shot from Wood.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Wood misses with some punches. #T3#
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Wood.
Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wood takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wood scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands an elbow just above Wood 's eye.
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries to work over Wood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Wood misses with a body punch.
Wood throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood working aggressively here.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Wood.
Nice body punch from Wood.
Our sources have told us that Smith has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Wood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Wood blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Wood working aggressively here. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood avoids the body shot from Smith.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
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#
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a right hand that Wood ducks under and follows up with a left that Wood also avoids with ease.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch there but Wood circles away.
Wood steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Wood on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wood lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Wood pushes him off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wood!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to clinch there but Wood circles away.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith closes the distance but Wood moves to the side
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wood finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Chad Smith's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith jabs at Wood's body.
Smith wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.
Wood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith tries to clinch but Wood moves away
and Wood counters with a body kick.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice straight punches there by Wood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wood.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries to clinch up
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Wood scores with a nice head shot.
Smith lands a jab to Wood's midsection.
Smith is looking to wear down Wood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Smith wants to clinch but Wood slips to the side
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Chad Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wood doesn't seem phased though.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith digs a good body shot into Wood's ribs.
Smith tries to clinch
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Wood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Willie Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Chad Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith moves to clinch but Wood breaks away
and Wood counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Wood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Wood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith closes the distance but Wood moves to the side
and Wood finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Wood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith tries to clinch up but Wood circles away and keeps his distance.
Wood is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wood throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Wood thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Wood counter with a right hand. #T1#
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wood counters with a nice body shot.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Wood gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
Wood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Willie Wood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wood backwards. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith tries to clinch there but Wood circles away.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a body punch
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Willie Wood!
A very excited looking Willie Wood 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: PFC 280 Bapp vs Po
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Strauss moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Smith clinches. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith jabs Strauss right on the nose. Strauss blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Strauss should have avoided that one.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Strauss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strauss throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strauss.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
An inside leg kick from Strauss misses.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss 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.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice elbow from Strauss. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand into Strauss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strauss's gas tank.
Strauss misses with an elbow strike.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Strauss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strauss in his tracks.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Strauss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Strauss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strauss avoids the body shot from Smith. #T2#
Smith takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strauss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Strauss connects with a jab.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
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.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strauss with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith wants to clinch.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Strauss slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a straight left. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith lands with a hook. Strauss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab from Strauss.
Strauss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Strauss.
Smith misses with a hook.
Strauss lands an overhand right.
Smith misses with a hook.
Strauss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Strauss feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Smith has Strauss up against the cage in a clinch.
Strauss has Smith pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Strauss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strauss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Strauss misses with a right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strauss slips under a jab from Smith.
Strauss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chad Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Strauss swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss lands a slapping body shot.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Strauss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Smith clinches up with Strauss and pushes him back against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strauss is trying to stall.
Smith misses with some punches.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Smith.
Strauss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Smith. #T2#
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Strauss leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith wants a takedown.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chad Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action. #T3#
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Strauss lands a jab to the head.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Strauss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strauss doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Strauss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab from Smith.
Smith moves out of range as Strauss strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strauss.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strauss lands with a cross.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Strauss is out of range.
Strauss throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Strauss throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith is looking to clinch but Strauss is avoiding it.
Strauss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Strauss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Strauss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#T1#
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strauss.
Smith moves away from the strike by Strauss.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Donk. Strauss catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith lands a jab to Strauss's midsection.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strauss's head.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Strauss takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Strauss scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Strauss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strauss throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.#T2#
Smith connects with the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strauss lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith digs a good hook to Strauss's body.
Strauss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strauss.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Strauss throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Strauss breaks away and moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strauss.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strauss is working Smith over against the cage.
Strauss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strauss stalling the fight.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss stalling in the clinch.
Strauss is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss has Smith pressed against the cage.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Strauss is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strauss throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilhelm Strauss.
Well Smith 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PFC 275 Poli vs Graves
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve. #CL#
Smith clinches up with Steve and pushes him back against the cage.
Steve working aggressively here.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #BC2#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1##CL#
Steve gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with some punches.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with some punches.
Steve digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Steve lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Smith takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve blocks the elbow strike.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Steve in a clinch. #T4#
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve lands a body shot.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith working aggressively here.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith avoids the body shot from Steve.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Smith misses.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steve clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.#T1#
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve misses with a hook.
Jay Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Steve misses with some punches.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Steve. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Smith tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Jab by Smith.#CL#
Smith rushes Steve and presses him up against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
A body shot lands from Steve.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve lands a body punch.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jay Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Steve prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith jabs at Steve's body.
Smith tries to clinch there but Steve circles away. #CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith blocking some punches.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.#CL#
Smith darts in and clinches Steve up against the cage.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Smith tries to break free but Steve pushes him back against the cage.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. #CUT#It looks like Jay Steve has been cut.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith blocks a body shot from Steve. #T3#
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steve. That's going to slow Smith down. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Smith pushes Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jay Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith working aggressively here. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to clinch
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Steve against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.

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 Chad Smith.
Well Steve 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Steve!
A less than humble Jay Steve misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFC 271 Graves vs Duranto
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Jones Jr slips a jab from Smith.
Jones Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones Jr.
Smith tries to clinch but Jones Jr is having none of it.
Jones Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries a body shot but Jones Jr blocks it.
I was talking to Jones Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Jones Jr. #BC#
Jones Jr breaks the clinch.
Jones Jr clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones Jr cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Jones Jr avoids the body shot from Smith. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Jones Jr up against the cage.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr is trying to break free.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones Jr pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.#T1##BC#
Jones Jr breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones Jr slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones Jr momentarily.
Jones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Jones Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith scores with a hook.#CL2#
Smith rushes Jones Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jones Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Jones Jr misses with some punches. #BC#
Jones Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Jones Jr against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Jones Jr blocks it.
Smith tries to work over Jones Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Jones Jr misses with some punches.
Jones Jr is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Jones Jr.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Jones Jr's ribcage. Jones Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Jones Jr. #BC#
Jones Jr breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Jones Jr is trying to break free.#BC#
Jones Jr breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Jones Jr's head but Jones Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones Jr takes one on the button.
Smith swings for the body but Jones Jr moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Jones Jr misses its intended target.
Smith tries to clinch up but Jones Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Jones Jr's shoulder, as Jones Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Jones Jr moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Jones Jr scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Jones Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Jones Jr is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Jones Jr wants to break free but Smith has control. #BC#
Jones Jr breaks the clinch.
Jones Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Jones Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a hook. Jones Jr ducked under it nicely.
Jones Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Jones Jr just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Jones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Jones Jr catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr throws a shot to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Jones Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones Jr drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Jones Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Jones Jr scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Jones Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because Jones Jr loaded up on that one.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jones Jr lands a heavy elbow.
Jones Jr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jim Jones Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith cracks Jones Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Jones Jr catches Smith right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Smith rushes Jones Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Jones Jr tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones Jr. #BC#
Jones Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Jr stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith wants to clinch#TD#
and Jones Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones Jr passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Jones Jr has control of the leg. #T1#
Jones Jr working Smith over with strikes.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Jones Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones Jr wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Jones Jr 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.
Jones Jr drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith wants to control but Jones Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones Jr throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Jones Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones Jr. #T2#
Jones Jr prevents Smith from improving his position.
Jones Jr wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Jones Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Jones Jr is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Smith is controlling Jones Jr's trapped leg to prevent Jones Jr from advancing to side control.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head. #SUB#
Jones Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Jones Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Jones Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Jones Jr's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones Jr prevents Smith from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Jones Jr.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones Jr in particular looking to stall.
Jones Jr thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Jones Jr working Smith over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Smith has hold of Jones Jr's hands but Jones Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Jones Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Jones Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Jones Jr's shoulder, as Jones Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smith cracks Jones Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones Jr.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith throws the left hand but Jones Jr avoids the punch easily.
Jones Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones Jr slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr lands the left hand.
Smith throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Jones Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Jones Jr lands an elbow. #T1#
Jones Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones Jr trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Jones Jr landing a few strikes.
Jim Jones Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones Jr.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Jones Jr landing a few strikes.
Jones Jr trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones Jr trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Jones Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jones Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Jones Jr scoring with strikes.
Jones Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Jones Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones Jr lands an elbow. #SUB#
Jones Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jim Jones Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Jones Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith is letting Jones Jr control him for a moment.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Jones Jr cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Jones Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Jones Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Jones Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jones Jr!
Jim Jones Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LOM Lightweight Final
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Smith scores with a jab.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith cracks Curtis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Curtis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.#CL2#
Curtis darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Curtis's efforts to push away.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Curtis.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Curtis manages to break the clinch.
Curtis moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith tries to clinch up.
And Curtis responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Curtis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Curtis misses the jab.
A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Curtis sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Curtis is trying to break free.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith pushes Curtis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands an elbow just above Curtis 's eye.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Curtis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Curtis is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Smith blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Curtis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.#CL#
Smith rushes Curtis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. #T4#
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis prevents a body shot from Smith. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Curtis clinches with his opponent.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Topher Curtis has been cut.#BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curtis.
Curtis swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Topher Curtis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Topher Curtis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away. #CL2#
Curtis closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Curtis.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Chad Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith keeps control of Curtis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
A short left from Curtis.
Curtis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Good body shot from Curtis. #T1#
Curtis is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Curtis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Curtis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Curtis misses with a body punch. #T2#
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Curtis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtis. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Curtis slips a jab from Smith.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Smith cracks Curtis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Curtis lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick. #CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith is leaning against Curtis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Curtis blocks a body shot from Smith.
Curtis tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Topher Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Smith tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Smith slips a straight right by Curtis.
Smith throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Curtis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Curtis scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Topher Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Curtis's head.#CL2#
Curtis clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith prevents a body shot from Curtis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a body punch. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Curtis's ribcage. Curtis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Curtis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith prevents a body shot from Curtis.
A short right from Curtis.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Curtis manages to break the clinch.
Curtis throws out a powerful jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
Smith tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith jabs Curtis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Curtis defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith blocks a jab.
Curtis connects with a jab.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.#T3##CL#
Smith rushes Curtis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Curtis on the side of the head.
Smith tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Curtis gets a clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curtis lands an uppercut.
Curtis tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Smith.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Curtis blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith cracks Curtis with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Curtis tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Smith pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Curtis is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Topher Curtis spoke after the fight, saying 'Everybody loses sometimes which means he got lucky today. Next time we meet will result in a broken jaw.'.

Event: PFC 262 Blazkov vs Perera
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith pushes Noir up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Noir in his tracks for a moment. #TD#
Noir pulls guard successfully.
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#
Noir has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Noir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Noir looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Noir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Noir 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.
Noir controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Noir working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Noir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into side control. #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.
Noir is trying to get back to half guard.
Noir is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Smith is continuing to stall.
Noir is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith controls the position from side control.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Noir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Noir gets back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is looking to stall here but Noir recovers full guard. #SUB#
Noir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Noir.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noir is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Noir is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Smith.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Noir.#TD#
Noir is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Noir persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Noir controlling from the top position.
Noir preventing the sweep.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Noir has passed into half guard. #T1#
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Noir trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir throwing strikes but missing.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Noir 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.
Noir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noir looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Noir looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Noir tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Noir wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Noir is trying to control but Smith passes into side control!
Noir is looking to reverse the position.
Noir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Noir wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #SUB#
Noir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Noir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB#
Noir working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Noir working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Noir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Noir 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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that second round.
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#
Noir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noir throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Noir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noir backwards.
Noir is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Noir is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noir tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Noir.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Noir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Noir as Smith tries to tie him up.
Noir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Noir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Noir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Noir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Noir goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Noir jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noir.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noir.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Noir circles away.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Noir dodges an elbow strike from Smith. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Noir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to work over Noir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noir is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Noir lands a left hand.
Noir lands a left hand. #TD#
Noir gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Noir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Noir 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.
Noir trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Noir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Noir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Noir being controlled here momentarily.
Noir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Noir wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noir. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Noir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith tries to roll over but Noir keeps him under control.
Noir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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 James Noir.
I think Noir 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: KOM Welterweight Semi Finals
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Nickal misses with a hook.
Smith is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Nickal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Nickal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nickal misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nickal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Nickal.
Nickal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal lands a nice uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith. #T1#
Nickal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nickal tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Nickal tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickal lands an uppercut.
Nickal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Nickal.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Nickal misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickal misses with the head strike.
Nickal working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickal swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickal lands a right hand.
Nickal swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nickal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Nickal manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Nickal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nickal 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. #T3#
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith preventing the sweep.
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.
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Nickal 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.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nickal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bo Nickal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Nickal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickal doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickal.
Nickal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Nickal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickal lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Nickal throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nickal throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nickal. That's going to slow Smith down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Nickal cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nickal tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Nickal.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickal. Nickal obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickal avoids the body shot from Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith tries to move into range but Nickal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith connects with the punch.
Nickal throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Nickal moved out of range.
Smith throws the left hand but Nickal avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Nickal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickal throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith tries to clinch there but Nickal circles away.
Smith cracks Nickal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Smith catches Nickal right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Nickal is rocked!
Nickal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickal.
Smith misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Nickal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickal lands a jab to the head.
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Nickal throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Nickal.
Nickal darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Nickal goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Nickal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickal manages to avoid it.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith tries to clinch but Nickal moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Nickal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Nickal.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith regains half guard, as Nickal was trying to land strikes.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bo Nickal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nickal throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickal.
Smith lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Nickal is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Nickal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bo Nickal has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Nickal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nickal is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Nickal cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Nickal!
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 11(WW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1##CL#
Smith pushes Goggins up against the cage in a clinch.
Goggins trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Goggins lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Goggins.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Smith.
Goggins lands with a light punch inside.
Goggins working aggressively here.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goggins backwards.
Goggins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goggins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goggins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Goggins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Goggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goggins lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith throws a body punch but Goggins moves out of range.
Goggins works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Goggins clinches up against the cage.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goggins misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Goggins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Goggins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Goggins.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goggins misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Goggins working aggressively here.
Goggins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goggins throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Goggins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goggins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand into Goggins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goggins's gas tank. #BC2#
Goggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Goggins pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Goggins misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Goggins manages to break the clinch.
Goggins throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Goggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goggins slips under a jab.#CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Goggins against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. #CUT#It looks like Jocko Goggins has been cut.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Goggins pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goggins slowing the pace effectively.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Goggins tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith tries a body shot but Goggins blocks it.
Smith blocking some punches.
Goggins misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goggins. #T3#
Goggins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goggins working aggressively here.
Goggins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside. #BC2#
Goggins breaks the clinch.
Goggins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goggins.#CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Goggins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goggins lands an uppercut.
Goggins tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Goggins lands a damaging elbow.
Goggins misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Goggins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goggins throws a head punch that misses.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goggins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Goggins.
Goggins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goggins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goggins misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Goggins clinches up against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goggins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goggins managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goggins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jocko Goggins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jocko Goggins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Goggins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Goggins settles back down.
Smith scores with a jab. Goggins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goggins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goggins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Goggins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith punishes Goggins's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goggins.
Goggins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Goggins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goggins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goggins connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tests Goggins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goggins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith slips a straight right by Goggins.
Goggins throws a good cross that connects.
Goggins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Goggins tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Goggins misses with a body punch.
Goggins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Good body shot from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goggins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goggins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith works on Goggins's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goggins backwards. #BC2#
Goggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick lands for Goggins.
Goggins swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Smith.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch up but Goggins circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Goggins clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goggins dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
A short left from Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Goggins controls his hands.
Goggins working aggressively here. #T3#
Smith pushes Goggins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Goggins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Goggins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goggins throws a head punch that misses.
Goggins throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Goggins tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goggins blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Goggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goggins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goggins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goggins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goggins cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Goggins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Goggins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Goggins has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Goggins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goggins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goggins misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goggins throws an elbow but misses.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goggins throws a head punch that misses.
Goggins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goggins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Goggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goggins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goggins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith cracks Goggins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#That has opened up Jocko Goggins's cut even more.
Some wild striking there from Goggins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Goggins moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Goggins moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goggins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Smith.
Goggins throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Goggins misses the jab.
Goggins is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Goggins's ribs.
Jocko Goggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Goggins pushes him off.
Goggins unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goggins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.#T1#
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Goggins backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goggins can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith tries a body shot but Goggins blocks it.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goggins misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Goggins takes a shot to the head.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goggins backwards.
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 shot to the kidneys.
Goggins taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Goggins's ribcage. Goggins let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goggins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goggins blocks an uppercut.
Goggins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goggins.
Goggins lands a shoulder strike.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Goggins blocks it.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goggins's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goggins.
Goggins misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#The cut above Jocko Goggins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Goggins controls the action. #T3#
Goggins throws a head punch that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Goggins controls his hands.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goggins's elbow.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Goggins misses with a body punch.
Goggins misses with some punches.
Goggins blocks a body shot from Smith.
Nice elbow from Goggins.
Smith prevents Goggins from breaking the clinch.
Goggins has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Goggins.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goggins backwards.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith cracks Goggins with a nice body shot.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Goggins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Goggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Goggins.
Smith tries to clinch up but Goggins circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Goggins.
Smith scores with a jab. Goggins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith tries to clinch up but Goggins circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goggins misses with the head strike.
Goggins doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goggins connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#Jocko Goggins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jocko Goggins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goggins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Goggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goggins swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 5 (WW)
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1##CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Vazzappo against the cage.
Vazzappo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vazzappo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vazzappo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Vazzappo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vazzappo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vazzappo! But no joy.
Vazzappo checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith wants to clinch up but Vazzappo keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith wants to clinch but Vazzappo slips to the side
letting Vazzappo counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Vazzappo's head back.
Vazzappo throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vazzappo manages to circle out of the way.
A cross from Smith lands.
Vazzappo lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazzappo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Vazzappo is out of range. #T1#
Smith is looking to clinch but Vazzappo is avoiding it.
It seemed like Vazzappo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vazzappo misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Vazzappo and move into the clinch.
Vazzappo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vazzappo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Vazzappo working aggressively here.
Smith gets through Vazzappo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Vazzappo.
Smith pushes Vazzappo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Vazzappo shrugs off.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vazzappo.
Smith avoiding damage as Vazzappo throws knees to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Vazzappo avoids the damage to the body.
Vazzappo blocking some punches.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Vazzappo controls his hands.
Vazzappo digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vazzappo's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Vazzappo blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries a body shot but Vazzappo blocks it.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vazzappo's defenses.
Smith lands a body punch. #BC2#
Vazzappo breaks the clinch.
Vazzappo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Vazzappo is rocked!
Vazzappo gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Smith gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vazzappo is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: TC 21 Smith vs O'Reilly
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
O Reilly scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Reilly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Reilly throws out a powerful jab.
Smith misses with a hook.
O Reilly throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and O Reilly only half commits.
Nice defenses there by O Reilly.
Smith sizes up O Reilly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Reilly's head backwards.
O Reilly lands with a nice body punch.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Reilly.
Smith tries to clinch but O Reilly is having none of it.
O Reilly cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of 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!
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith digs a good hook to O Reilly's body.
O Reilly thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
O Reilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Reilly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. O Reilly catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
O Reilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.#T1#
O Reilly scores with a body shot.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Reilly can pounce on him.
O Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith checks a leg kick.
O Reilly throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Reilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Reilly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O Reilly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A little jabbing left from O Reilly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Smith clinches.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
O Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from O Reilly fails to land. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Reilly moves away.
O Reilly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith throws the left hand but O Reilly avoids the punch easily.
O Reilly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
O Reilly clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
O Reilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Reilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Reilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but O Reilly manages to avoid it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #T3##CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from O Reilly.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Reilly's elbow. #BC2#
O Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Reilly connects with a crisp jab.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Reilly on the side of the head.
O Reilly delivers a nice body kick.
O Reilly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. O Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Reilly's corner calls for a 1-2. O Reilly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
O Reilly throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
O Reilly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Reilly. That's going to slow Smith down.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Reilly wants to clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. O Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Reilly. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of O Reilly's head.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and O Reilly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
O Reilly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith scores with a body shot.
O Reilly takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Reilly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with O Reilly's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Reilly blocks a jab.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Reilly.
Nice body punch from O Reilly.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Reilly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patty O Reilly will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Reilly lands with a cross.
O Reilly slips under a jab.
Smith throws a series of punches but O Reilly avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith lunges at O Reilly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Reilly's hand.
O Reilly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
O Reilly throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Reilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Reilly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith misses with a right hand
and O Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Reilly lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Reilly.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
A big right from O Reilly misses.
O Reilly walks into a jab.#T1##TD2#
O Reilly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
O Reilly misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Reilly controlling from side mount.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
O Reilly scoring with punches from side control.
O Reilly working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
O Reilly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
O Reilly is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from O Reilly.
O Reilly working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
O Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
O Reilly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
O Reilly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith! #SUB2#
O Reilly looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith tries to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away. #T4##SUB2#
O Reilly has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
O Reilly throwing strikes here but Smith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
O Reilly working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patty O Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
O Reilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Reilly keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith slips under a jab from O Reilly.
Smith wants to clinch up but O Reilly keeps it at a distance.
Smith backing away here, and O Reilly unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
O Reilly blocks a jab.
O Reilly lands a jab to the nose.
O Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith wants to clinch#TD2#
and O Reilly counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
O Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working a defensive guard but O Reilly manages to pass into side control anyway.
O Reilly looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, O Reilly smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.#SUB2#
O Reilly has hold of Smith's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Smith seems comfortable defending it but O Reilly has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Smith is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Smith is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but O Reilly couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patty O Reilly!
Patty O Reilly 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: TC Wednsday Warriors 5
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coker in his tracks.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it.
Coker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coker misses with a looping left.#CL#
Coker drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith prevents Coker from breaking the clinch.
Coker working aggressively here.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Coker working aggressively here.
Coker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Coker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Akeen Coker has been cut.
I was talking to Coker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Coker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Coker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Coker saw that one coming.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coker.
Coker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coker misses with a body shot
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coker misses with a kick to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker cracks Smith with a good jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Coker misses.
Decent striking displayed by Coker there.
Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Coker.
Nice cross by Coker.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Coker against the cage.
Coker blocks a body shot from Smith.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker blocks the elbow strike.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Coker as the two fighters clinch.
Coker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coker misses with some punches.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coker working aggressively here.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker.
Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!#T4#
A low kick from Coker misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Coker throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to clinch there but Coker circles away.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coker with a hook.
Smith throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Coker catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Coker's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akeen Coker's cut.
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#
Coker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Coker clinches.
Coker misses with some punches.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith is working Coker over against the cage.
A short right from Coker on the inside.
Akeen Coker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Coker presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Coker lands a shot to the body.
Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Coker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coker lands with a short shot to the head.
Coker is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coker is working Smith over against the cage.
Coker is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Coker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coker lands a right hand.
Coker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker lands with a short shot to the head.
Coker working aggressively here.
Coker misses with a body punch. #T2#
Coker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Coker digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coker pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Coker tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Coker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coker fails to pull guard. #T3#
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Coker breaks the clinch.
Coker scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Coker works the jab nicely.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Smith.#T4#
Coker tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Coker throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Smith.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses.
Coker thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coker tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker.
Coker slips under a jab.
Coker sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coker throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akeen Coker's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Coker instigates a clinch.
Coker prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.
Coker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Coker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Coker throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coker momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith cracks Coker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coker tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Coker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith clobbers Coker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Coker wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coker blocks a jab.
Coker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily.
Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith checks a low kick from Coker.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Coker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coker on the side of the head.
Coker misses with a looping left.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker with a nice calf kick.
Coker misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Coker takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Coker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith is trying to break free.#BC#
Coker manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coker throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Coker back into the cage.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards.
Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Coker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Coker's head.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 double jab.
Coker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Coker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coker.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coker lands a jab to the head.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
Coker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Coker lands a jab to the nose.
Coker looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A jab from Coker does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Smith! Coker is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 3
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Austin misses the target.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Austin has been cut.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Austin counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Austin's head back.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith stuns Austin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith jabs Austin to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Austin is looking to counter punch.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Smith pushes Austin up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Austin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Austin misses the target.
Austin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Austin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Austin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona in the buildup to the fight.
Smith misses with a hook
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Austin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Austin.
Austin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Austin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Austin throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Austin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Austin.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Austin slips under a jab from Smith.#T3#
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith lands with a straight right. Austin didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#Kyle Austin's cut is getting worse.
Austin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Austin tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Austin misses.
Austin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Austin takes one to the chin there.
Smith lands the left hand.#ROC2#Austin is rocked!
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 digs a good body shot into Austin's ribs.#T4#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Austin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Austin.
Austin throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith misses with a body shot.
It looked like Austin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.
Austin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Austin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Austin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Austin scrambles back to his feet.
Smith swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Austin tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Austin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Austin backs away looking to recover.
Smith digs a good hook to Austin's body.
Kyle Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Austin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith lands a jab to Austin's midsection.
Smith throws a hook but Austin blocks it.
Chad Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.
An attempted straight right counter from Austin misses the target.
Smith sizes up Austin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Austin tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Austin seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Austin.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.#CUT2#Kyle Austin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith cracks Austin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Austin falls to his knees and Smith doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith is the new welterweight champion!

Event: TC 6 Smith vs Vettori
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vettori - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vettori. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vettori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Vettori pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Vettori.
Vettori scores with a body shot.
Vettori loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vettori.
Sloppy strikes from Vettori. Those never looked like landing.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Vettori staying out of range there.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vettori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Vettori slips the punch.
Marvin Vettori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vettori lands an overhand right.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Vettori throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith defending well as Vettori loads up on a big left hand.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Vettori and move into the clinch.#T1#
Vettori scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vettori lands a head shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vettori lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC2#
Vettori breaks from the clinch.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vettori. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vettori misses with a right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vettori looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Vettori 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Vettori is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vettori slips under a jab from Smith.
Vettori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vettori on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Vettori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vettori lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws the left hand but Vettori avoids the punch easily.
Vettori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vettori misses with a hook.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vettori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#Chad Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith slips under a jab from Vettori.
Vettori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Vettori goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vettori. #KD#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Vettori crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Vettori is rocked!
Vettori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
A countering left hand to the body from Vettori misses.
Vettori is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Vettori lands a jab.
Vettori throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Vettori seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Vettori throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Vettori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Smith drops Vettori with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vettori looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Vettori takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Smith sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Vettori bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Smith!

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors
Date: Aug 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thighpunch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith works Thighpunch's body with a nice hook.
Thighpunch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thighpunch throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Thighpunch lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Thighpunch's ribs.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Thighpunch misses the shot to the body.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Thighpunch moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Thighpunch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
enabling Thighpunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Thighpunch lands with a nice body punch.
Thighpunch throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Thighpunch blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Thighpunch controls his hands.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith digs a right hand into Thighpunch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thighpunch's gas tank.
Thighpunch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Thighpunch has a couple of punches blocked by Smith. #T2#
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thighpunch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thighpunch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands an elbow just above Thighpunch 's eye.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Thighpunch tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thighpunch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thighpunch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Thighpunch.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith lands with a hook. Thighpunch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Thighpunch connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Thighpunch seems unphased.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith lands a jab to Thighpunch's midsection.
Smith takes a swing at Thighpunch's ribcage but misses.
Thighpunch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Thighpunch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith closes the distance but Thighpunch moves to the side
enabling Thighpunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thighpunch finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thighpunch misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Smith pushes Thighpunch up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Thighpunch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thighpunch is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with some punches.
Thighpunch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Thighpunch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith misses with some punches.
Thighpunch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Thighpunch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thighpunch tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thighpunch manages to avoid it.
Thighpunch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thighpunch slips a jab from Smith.
Thighpunch throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Thighpunch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thighpunch wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thighpunch.
Thighpunch walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thighpunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
As Smith backs off Thighpunch throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thighpunch. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thighpunch misses with a looping right.
Thighpunch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith jabs at Thighpunch's body.
Smith punishes Thighpunch's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thighpunch can do to turn this around?
Thighpunch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thighpunch gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Smith gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Thighpunch is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!

Event: JAG Steele vs Roach
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kurri feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kurri attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith misses with a right hand #TD#
and Kurri counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that. #SUB#
Kurri 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 Kurri has Smith in his guard.#REVB#
Kurri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Kurri 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.
Kurri looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Kurri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kurri with a nice head shot there.
Kurri trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kurri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kurri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurri with a nice head shot there.
Kurri throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Kurri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to stand but Kurri is controlling the position.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kurri tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Kurri 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.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Kurri is proving a slippery customer.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kurri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Kurri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Kurri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head. #SUB#
Kurri 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.
Kurri frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Kurri looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Kurri is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kurri has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kurri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurri unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kurri tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Kurri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kurri ducks down to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kurri circles away.
Smith throws a series of punches but Kurri avoids them all with ease.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurri.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Kurri shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kurri manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Kurri lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kurri has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
Smith taking shots to the head.
Kurri landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble! #SUB#
Kurri has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kurri connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kurri lands a big elbow.
Kurri is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurri looking to finish with strikes here!
Kurri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Kurri landing strikes from the mount.
Kurri lands with some strikes.
Kurri is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Kurri swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Kurri's guard. A big mistake from Kurri there, giving up the dominant position!
Smith won't allow Kurri to sweep him here.
Kurri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kurri pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kurri scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Kurri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is staying active underneath Kurri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurri. #SUB#
Kurri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Kurri eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kurri seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Kurri 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. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurri wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. #SUB#
Kurri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kurri passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Kurri putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kurri with the ground and pound from mount.
Kurri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Kurri dominated that second round.
That's time! Kurri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurri at a distance.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurri.
Kurri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kurri slips the punch.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurri tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Kurri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controls Kurri momentarily but Kurri frees himself.
Kurri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kurri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Kurri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kurri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurri trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Kurri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kurri looking to pass the guard.
Kurri is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kurri is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Kurri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kurri is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tatu Kurri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Kurri seems content to control.
Kurri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kurri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kurri with good strikes from the mount here!
Kurri scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith? #SUB#
Kurri with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Kurri working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Kurri is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kurri lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Kurri avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Kurri landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Kurri moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith! #SUB#
Kurri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Kurri tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Kurri tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Kurri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurri working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Kurri!
A pretty intense looking Tatu Kurri took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: JAG Plus
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Matusov moves out of range.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Matusov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Matusov throwing strikes but missing.
Matusov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Matusov is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov 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.
Matusov 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.

Matusov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matusov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith holds on for dear life.
Matusov moves to back control.

Matusov tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.

Matusov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Matusov is cranking Smith's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Smith! He's tightened the choke and Smith is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Matusov!

Event: JAG Quarantine
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1#
Hide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hide throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. #CL2#
Hide tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Hide 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.
Hide misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hide lands with a short shot to the head.
Hide changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hide tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #T1#
Hide cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Hide tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Hide lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hide seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Hide landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hide is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hide blocks a body shot from Smith.
Hide goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Hide as the two fighters clinch.
Hide displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hides head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Hide.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Hide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #T3#
Hide with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hide tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Hide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hide is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Hide using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hide throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hide lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Hide tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hide blocks an uppercut.
Hide misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Hide blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hide.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hide.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Hide lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Hide throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Hide looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Hide tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hide back against the cage.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hide lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hide's brow.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Hide.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hide.
Hide slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith tries to move into range but Hide moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hide displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Hide moves away and avoids it.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hide looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith takes a swing at Hide's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hide.
Hide ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Hide throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #T1#
Hide slips a straight right by Smith.
Hide is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hide slips under a jab from Smith.
Hide wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hide walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Hide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Hide counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Hide changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chad Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hide uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
It looked like Hide was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Hide has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hide is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hide's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hide using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hide changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Hide. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Smith drops Hide with a beautiful combination! Hide stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Hide is rocked!
BAM! Smith delivers a spinning backfist that drops Hide like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Chad Smith!

Event: FARTMMA 89
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Voronov is stalling here.
Voronov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Voronov'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.
Voronov landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronov's elbow.
A short right from Voronov.
Voronov stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a left hand.
Voronov tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Voronov lands a right hand.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Voronov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Voronov is keeping busy.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Voronov.
A short uppercut from Voronov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Voronov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Voronov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Voronov misses with the head strike.
Voronov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith works on Voronov's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Voronov.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Voronov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Voronov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Voronov landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Voronov landing knees to the body.
Voronov lands with a light punch inside.
Voronov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Voronov scores with a knee to the head.
Voronov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Voronov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voronov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Voronov blocks it with crossed arms.
Voronov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Voronov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Voronov controls the action.
Voronov stalling.
Voronov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Voronov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voronov working aggressively here.
Voronov misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voronov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronov trying to land knees to the body.
Smith cracks Voronov with a nice body shot.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Voronov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Voronov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! Voronov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voronov manages to avoid it.
Voronov connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith swings for the body but Voronov moves out of range.
Voronov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Voronov's shoulder, as Voronov tries to avoid the shot.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voronov.
Voronov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Voronov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Voronov scores with a kick to the body.
Voronov misses with an uppercut.
Voronov throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Smith misses with a hook. Voronov ducked under it nicely.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Voronov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voronov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Voronov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Voronov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Voronov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chad Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voronov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Voronov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Voronov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Voronov counters with a straight right hand.
Voronov misses with a straight left.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Andrei Voronov has been cut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Voronov lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voronov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voronov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voronov takes one to the chin there.
Voronov throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voronov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Voronov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Voronov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Voronov counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Voronov wants to clinch.
Voronov scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Voronov clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith takes a swing at Voronov's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Voronov saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Voronov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Voronov thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Voronov cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Voronov's ribs.
Voronov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith slips a jab from Voronov.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith staying out of range there.
Voronov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Voronov misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Voronov.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Voronov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Voronov.
Voronov thumps Smith with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Voronov - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Voronov. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Voronov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Smith misses.
Voronov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andrei Voronov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Voronov counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith throws a hook but Voronov avoids it easily.
Smith misses with the combination.
Voronov misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Voronov slips a straight right by Smith.
Voronov tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Voronov misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith checks a low kick from Voronov.
Voronov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Voronov misses
and Voronov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Voronov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Voronov lands with a right hand. #T1#
Smith tries to bum rush Voronov with a series of wild strikes but Voronov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Voronov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Voronov saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Voronov counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith lands with a straight right. Voronov didn't see that one coming.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Voronov throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Voronov counters with a leg kick.
Voronov blocks a jab.
Voronov lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith with a jab.
Smith throws a body punch but Voronov moves out of range.
Voronov scores with a jab.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith tries to move into range but Voronov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Voronov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Voronov throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Voronov is just out of range.
Voronov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith moves to clinch but Voronov breaks away
and Voronov counters with a stiff right hand.
Voronov looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Voronov throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #T3#
Voronov dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Voronov throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Voronov thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Voronov scores with a jab to the body.
Voronov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voronov misses with a hook.
Smith throws a hook but Voronov avoids it easily.
Smith takes a swing at Voronov's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Voronov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith throws a hook but Voronov blocks it.
Voronov misses with an uppercut
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Voronov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voronov throws a head kick that misses.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Voronov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Voronov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Voronov.
Voronov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Voronov misses the target.
A jab from Smith misses.
Voronov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voronov moves away.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Voronov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Voronov, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Voronov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Voronov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Voronov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Voronov!
Andrei Voronov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FARTMMA 83
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Thighpunch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Thighpunch swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tests Thighpunch's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Thighpunch stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Thighpunch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith gets through Thighpunch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Thighpunch lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Thighpunch uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Thighpunch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Thighpunch avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Thighpunch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thighpunch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thighpunch can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Thighpunch blocks an elbow strike.
Thighpunch misses with a punch to the body.
Thighpunch blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Thighpunch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thighpunch backwards. #T2#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Smith.
Thighpunch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Thighpunch wants to break free but Smith has control.
Thighpunch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Thighpunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thighpunch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thighpunch is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Thighpunch. #T3#
Thighpunch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith is leaning against Thighpunch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thighpunch tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thighpunch swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith cracks Thighpunch with a nice body shot.
Thighpunch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thighpunch taking a breather.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thighpunch misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Thighpunch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Thighpunch working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thighpunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thighpunch backwards.
Thighpunch prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thighpunch throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thighpunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thighpunch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith slips under a jab.
Thighpunch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Thighpunch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Thighpunch counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Thighpunch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thighpunch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thighpunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith connects with a right hand. Thighpunch shakes it off.
Thighpunch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thighpunch is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thighpunch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Smith throws a hook but Thighpunch blocks it.
Smith thuds his right hand into Thighpunch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith misses with a hook. Thighpunch ducked under it nicely.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Thighpunch with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Thighpunch is rocked!
Smith closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Thighpunch out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Smith!

Event: FARTMMA 79
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith slips under a jab.
Zemin misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Zemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith moves out of range as Zemin strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zemin. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zemin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zemin throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
As Zemin looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Zemin just gets out of the way.
Zemin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zemin cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zemin. Zemin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Zemin struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Zemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Zemin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Zemin. Zemin maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Zemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zemin counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Zemin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Zemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zemin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Zemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zemin throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a combination
and Zemin counters with a straight right hand.
Zemin lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith feints a jab promting Zemin to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zemin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zemin staying out of range there.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a hook but Zemin avoids it easily.
Zemin scores with a nice head shot.
Zemin just misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Zemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zemin doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Zemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zemin dodges the punch combination from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zemin misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Zemin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith with a jab.
Smith jabs Zemin right on the nose. Zemin blinks but takes it well.
Zemin throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zemin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Zemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Zemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xun Zemin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zemin misses the body punch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Zemin 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.
Zemin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Zemin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zemin.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Zemin throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Zemin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Zemin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zemin tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Xun Zemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zemin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to work over Zemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith keeps control of Zemin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zemin misses with some punches. #T2#
Smith tries a body shot but Zemin blocks it.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zemin's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zemin takes an elbow to the temple.
Zemin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zemin tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zemin blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Zemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T3#
Zemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith prevents a body shot from Zemin.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zemin pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Zemin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith looking to stall.
Zemin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Zemin is working Smith over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards. #T4#
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Zemin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Zemin lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Zemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Zemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zemin.
Zemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Zemin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xun Zemin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith misses with a hook. Zemin ducked under it nicely.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zemin.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zemin looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Zemin scores with a jab to the head.
Zemin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zemin.
Zemin throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Zemin walks into a jab.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zemin's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Zemin cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zemin looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zemin misses with a hook.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zemins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zemin lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zemin.
Zemin scores with a jab to the head.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zemin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Zemin moves out of range.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zemin digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin slips under a jab.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zemin.
Xun Zemin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Zemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short uppercut from Zemin.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zemin working aggressively here.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Zemin blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zemin.
Zemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T3#
Zemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Zemin lands an uppercut.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemin controls his hands.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Xun Zemin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith taking a breather.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Zemin.
Smith blocks a body shot from Zemin. #T4#
Smith blocking some punches.
Zemin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Zemin digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith working aggressively here.
Zemin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Zemin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Xun Zemin has been cut.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Zemin.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xun Zemin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zemin 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xun Zemin!

Event: Eternity 3: Storm vs Fiso
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadaeff misses with a body shot.
Dadaeff just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadaeff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Dadaeff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Dadaeff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith blocks a jab.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dadaeff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dadaeff wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Nice body punch from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Dadaeff with an uppercut!
Smith walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dadaeff drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Smith swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dadaeff's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!

Event: Skrap Fights 96
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nova lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nova looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Nova connects with a jab.
Smith throws a series of punches but Nova avoids them all with ease.
Nova is looking to counter punch.
Nova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but Nova avoids it well.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nova lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nova misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Nova scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.#T1#
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Nova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nova.
Nova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Nova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith wants to clinch.
Nova appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Nova with a nice cross.
Nova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith staying out of range there.#T2#
Nova fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
That has opened up Chad Smith's cut even more.
Nova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
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 throws a right hand that misses
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Nova counters with a leg kick.
Nova misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Nova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nova half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith lands a body shot.
Nova misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nova misses the target.#T3#
Smith throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nova.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nova is looking to counter punch.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Nova had a free shot at his head there.
Nova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nova throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Nova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
As Smith backs away, Nova returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nova counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
The cut above Chad Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Smith throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Nova misses its intended target.
Nova lands with an overhand left.
Nova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Nova ducks down to avoid it.
Nova throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a right and a left that Nova avoids nicely.
Nova misses the shot to the body.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Nova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Nova stalling the fight. #BC#
Nova breaks the clinch.
Smith cracks Nova with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neo Nova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith misses with a body shot
and Nova counters with a head kick.
Nova tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Nova throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Nova finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nova lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Nova misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Nova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Nova throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Nova slips under a jab from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Nova moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nova counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Nova misses the target.#T1#
Nova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
Chad Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nova throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith thuds a left hand into Nova's body.
Nova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Nova ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Nova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neo Nova!

Event: Skrap Fights 89
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Blackard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Blackard throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Blackard.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Blackard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Blackard slips a straight right by Smith.
Blackard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Winchester Blackard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Blackard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blackard scrambles back to his feet.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Blackard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackard 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.
Blackard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith throws a right and a left that Blackard avoids nicely.
Smith misses the jab.
Blackard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.#T1#
Blackard connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackard moves away.
Blackard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blackard throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Blackard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackard.
Smith misses with the combination.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Blackard's defenses.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Blackard moves out of range.
Smith misses with a straight left.
It looked like Blackard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blackard swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blackard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blackard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Blackard.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackard misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackard tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a hook but Blackard avoids it easily.
Blackard lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Blackard ducks down to avoid it.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blackard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blackard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Blackard.
Blackard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackard.
Blackard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Blackard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Blackard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blackard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith swings for the body but Blackard moves out of range.
Blackard misses the shot to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackard.
Blackard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blackard works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Blackard looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Blackard cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blackard misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackard moves away.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackard. #T4#
Blackard lands a nice shot to the body.
It looks like Blackard has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackard. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith digs a good hook to Blackard's body.
Blackard misses with a wild body shot.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackard.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith jabs Blackard right on the nose. Blackard blinks but takes it well.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith defending well as Blackard loads up on a big left hand.
Blackard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws a jab when Blackard was well out of range.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Blackard.
Blackard misses with a body shot.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackard throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Blackard blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blackard misses with a body shot.
Blackard lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands a nice hook to Blackard's body. Blackard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Chad Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blackard on the side of the head.
Smith wants to clinch up but Blackard keeps it at a distance.
Blackard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blackard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackard loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Blackard avoids them all with ease.
Smith lunges at Blackard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blackard's hand.
Blackard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Blackard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Blackard throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Blackard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blackard throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blackard doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackard. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackard looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Blackard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith jabs Blackard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blackard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith moves out of range as Blackard strikes.
Blackard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Blackard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Blackard misses.
Smith looks to land a combination. Blackard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Blackard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blackard scores with a shot to the body.
Blackard lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Smith tests Blackard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Smith lands.
Blackard 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.
Blackard misses with a body shot.
A big left from Blackard misses.
Smith misses with a hook
and Blackard counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a swing at Blackard's ribcage but misses.
Blackard slips a jab from Smith.
Blackard slips a jab from Smith.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blackard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Blackard misses the jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Blackard takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Blackard.
Smith throws a hook but Blackard blocks it.
Blackard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith looks to land a combination but Blackard avoids it well.
Blackard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith tries to bum rush Blackard with a series of wild strikes but Blackard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Blackard lands with a nice body punch.
Smith takes a swing at Blackard's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Blackard. That snapped Smith's head back. #CUT#
That has opened up Chad Smith's cut even more.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackard throws out the jab.
Blackard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
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 head punch on the inside from Blackard fails to land. #T4##TD#
Blackard gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blackard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Blackard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Blackard up and slammed him! Blackard can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Smith slows the pace down.
Smith is continuing to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blackard gets back to half guard.
Blackard manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Blackard working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Winchester Blackard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a hook but Blackard avoids it easily.
Blackard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blackard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackard manages to avoid it.
Blackard cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Blackard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Blackard.
Smith takes a swing at Blackard's ribcage but misses.
Blackard misses the shot to the body.
Blackard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Blackard seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackard moves away.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blackard connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.#T1#
A big right from Blackard misses.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Blackard misses with a looping left.
Blackard staying out of range there.
Blackard cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Blackard's shoulder, as Blackard tries to avoid the shot.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Blackard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackard.
Blackard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Blackard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackard. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to clinch but Blackard moves out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackard moves away.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Blackard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Blackard misses with a straight right. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackard.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Blackard takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Blackard takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Blackard.
Blackard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackard.
Blackard needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blackard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Blackard misses with a wild body shot.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Blackard moves away and avoids it.
Blackard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.#T3#
Blackard lands with an overhand left.
Blackard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tests Blackard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Blackard.
Blackard connects with a jab.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Blackard should have avoided that one.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blackard throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blackard throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blackard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackard swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Blackard lands a jab to the head.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith digs a good hook to Blackard's body. #T4#
Blackard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blackard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackard scores with a jab.
Blackard takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws the left hand but Blackard avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Blackard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackard is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith takes a swing at Blackard's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blackard throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Smith.
I think Smith 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Chad Smith!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Chad Smith!

Chad Smith wins by majority decision!

Event: JBL Sitsongrit vs Point
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Smith rushes Leroux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Leroux drags the fight down to the ground.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Leroux working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leroux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Leroux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Leroux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leroux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Smith tries to hold on but Leroux pushes him away.
Leroux throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.
Leroux breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Leroux tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Leroux there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leroux unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Leroux working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Leroux dominating with strikes here.
Leroux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Leroux working the ground and pound effectively. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith taking shots to the head.
Leroux working Smith over with strikes here.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Leroux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith can't escape the position. #SUB#
Leroux goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith. #SUB#
Leroux has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leroux has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: JBL Summer Impact
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith tests Raga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith tries to clinch there but Raga circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Raga walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.#TD2#
Raga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Raga getting side control.
Raga wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Raga seems to be looking for submissions. #SU2#
Raga gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith thuds a left hand into Raga's body.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Raga tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Raga tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raga is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bina Raga.
Raga looking for a takedown.
Smith is working for takedown but Raga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Raga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raga moves away.
And Raga tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Nice jab there from Smith.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Raga is rocked!#CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raga, pushing him back against the cage.
Raga is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raga tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Raga's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Raga drops to his knees and Smith pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!

Event: JBL FNF V
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Smith connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Seth Slithers has been cut.#CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slithers or not.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Slithers is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Slithers jumps guard but Smith stands there with Slithers around his waist. Slithers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Slithers is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Slithers into the cage.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith pushes Slithers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slithers fails to pull guard.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Slithers.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slithers backwards.
Slithers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slithers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Slithers is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Slithers! Smith unloads with more strikes and Slithers sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Seth Slithers was interviewed post fight and said 'He escaped my death grip. Next time he wont be so lucky. '.

Event: JBL 21
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Smith lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Smith rushes Rutten and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is leaning against Rutten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rutten tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rutten is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Rutten drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Rutten tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good body shot from Smith. #T1#
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutten wants a takedown.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutten wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Rutten's ribcage. Rutten let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Rutten in a clinch.
Rutten goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith tries a body shot but Rutten blocks it.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Rutten's head.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith pushes Rutten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
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 throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rutten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith digs a right hand into Rutten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rutten's gas tank.
Rutten takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Sebastian Rutten's cut is getting worse.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rutten jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith is pushing Rutten up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith lands a left hand. #T4#
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rutten missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow just above Rutten 's eye. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rutten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rutten is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
As Smith tries to get set, Rutten tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
Rutten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith digs a good body shot into Rutten's ribs.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Rutten seems unphased.
Smith jabs at Rutten's body.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rutten rather than just go for the knockout.
Rutten walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Sebastian Rutten's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Rutten's takedown attempt.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutten or not.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Rutten throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutten is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rutten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Rutten is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Sebastian Rutten's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruttens head.
Oh Rutten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith pushes Rutten against the cage. Smith is working some dirty boxing. Smith pushes off with a quick right hook! Rutten goes down! Rutten tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Smith moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!

Event: PSE 45
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Dead.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Dead.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dead is defending well for now.
Dead misses with some punches.
A short right from Dead on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #T1#
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Dead working aggressively here.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dead seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Dead misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dead.
Dead scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dead gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dead throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dead misses with a punch to the body.
Dead lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith has Dead pushed against the cage.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Dead tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch.
A cross from Smith lands.#T3#
Dead works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dead, as that shot connected.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Dead connects with the punch.
Dead lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Dead.
Dead throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Dead tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dead swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dead has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dead swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Evil Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dead has Smith pressed against the cage. #T1#
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead misses with some punches.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith takes a shot 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!
Dead lands a shoulder strike.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocking some punches.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead blocking some punches.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Dead misses with a knee strike.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Dead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Smith cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Dead lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dead counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dead.
Dead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Smith.
Dead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a hook but Dead blocks it.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evil Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Smith throws a hook but Dead blocks it.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dead momentarily.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is looking to clinch but Dead is avoiding it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Dead working aggressively here.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Dead.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead lands a left hand.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Dead blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land. #T3#
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Dead scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dead is defending well.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Dead blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Evil Dead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dead has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Dead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dead 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!
Evil Dead tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PSE 32
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Prince's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prince scrambles back to his feet.
Prince takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Prince shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prince shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jungle Prince. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith feints a jab promting Prince to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Prince slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Prince should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Smith catches Prince napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Prince to the canvas! #ROC2#
Prince is rocked!
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Prince is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smith passes Prince's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Prince seems to have got his legs back now.
Prince looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Smith controlling the pace.
Prince tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Prince looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Prince fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prince shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Prince is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Prince fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith digs a good body shot into Prince's ribs.
Prince is breathing heavily.
Prince takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prince takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Prince to the canvas! Prince doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Smith keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!

Event: New York RD 7
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Zonta gets a clinch.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Zonta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Zonta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Zonta throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zonta throws an elbow but misses.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Zonta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Zonta moves into the clinch.#T1#
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta scores with a shoulder strike.
Zonta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Zonta blocks the elbow strike.
Smith blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Zonta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Zonta.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zonta stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Zonta misses with some punches.
Smith tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zonta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Zonta lands a right hook to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Zonta moves out of range. #CL2#
Zonta clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Smith.
Zonta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zonta's face.
Zonta wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zonta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Zonta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Zonta.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Zonta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Zonta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zonta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith scores with the left hand. Zonta knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Zonta pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zonta blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
A hook to the body from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T1#
Zonta misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Zonta as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta lands a shot to the body.
Zonta tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Zonta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Zonta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Zonta lands a shot to the body.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zonta throws an elbow but misses.
Zonta stalls. #T2#
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zonta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Zonta moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Zonta is working Smith over against the cage.#T3#
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zonta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Zonta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zonta's efforts to push away.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Zonta lands an uppercut.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zonta.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zonta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.#CL2#
Zonta has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Zonta has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
A hook to the body from Zonta.
Zonta looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Smith.
Zonta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith avoiding damage as Zonta throws knees to the body.
Zonta misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Zonta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Zonta. #T1##BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Zonta's head but Zonta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zonta needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Zonta with an uppercut!
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Zonta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Zonta.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zonta tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A short right from Zonta.
A short right from Zonta on the inside.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. #T2#
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Peter Zonta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zonta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Still in the clinch, Zonta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith avoiding damage as Zonta throws knees to the body. #T3#
A short right from Zonta on the inside.
Zonta tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Nice body punch from Zonta.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
A short right from Zonta on the inside.
Zonta pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Zonta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Zonta.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Smith working aggressively here.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zonta 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Racing wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith has Racing pushed against the cage.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Racing breaks the clinch.
Racing takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith throws a series of punches but Racing moves out of range.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Racing at a distance.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Racing shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Racing gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like King Racing has been cut.
Racing walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Racing is rocked!
Smith drops Racing with a straight right hand, right on the button! Smith follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Smith throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Manfield's ribs.
Manfield walks into a jab.
Manfield is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Manfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manfield tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Manfield moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Manfield throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manfield is trying to stall.
Smith lands a right hand.
Manfield fails to pull guard.
Manfield lands a body shot.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Manfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith misses with some punches.
Manfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manfield tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manfield's efforts to push away.
Manfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it. #T2#
Manfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Manfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Ben Manfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
As Smith looks to move away, Manfield throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Manfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manfield off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Manfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Manfield is rocked!
Smith grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Manfield takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Smith cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith has Dalisay pressed against the cage, preventing Dalisay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dalisay is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith pushes Dalisay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalisay fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Smith tightens his grip and picks Dalisay up, before dumping him to the ground. Dalisay manages to land in guard. #ES#
Dalisay has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith pushes Dalisay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalisay stalls.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Dalisay's head. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith pushes Dalisay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Smith. #CUT2#
It looks like Ferdnando Dalisay has been cut.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Dalisay is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Dalisay tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Smith decides to pull guard.
Dalisay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dalisay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalisay controls the pace.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalisay won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Dalisay looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Dalisay is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dalisay or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdnando Dalisay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalisay tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith presses Dalisay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Dalisay is breathing heavily.
Dalisay has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully. #T4#
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Dalisay has passed into half guard.
Dalisay wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dalisay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Dalisay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dalisay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dalisay 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.
Dalisay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ferdnando Dalisay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dalisay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalisay fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dalisay gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith pushes Dalisay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dalisay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Smith.
Smith is leaning against Dalisay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalisay backwards.
Dalisay goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith jabs Dalisay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Smith has Dalisay up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith presses Dalisay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Smith is trying to trip Dalisay. He has hold of a leg but Dalisay is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Dalisay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dalisay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith pushes Dalisay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Dalisay has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdnando Dalisay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A body shot lands from Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dalisay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dalisay backwards.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dalisay backwards.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalisay backwards.
A short right from Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Dalisay is rocked!
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Dalisay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Dalisay is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ferdnando Dalisay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Dalisay against the cage.
Dalisay is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands a body punch.
Dalisay seems to have got his legs back now.
Dalisay is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalisay backwards.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Dalisay's head.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdnando Dalisay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalisay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalisay backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dalisay to his knees! Smith keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!

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