Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 503
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
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 James Smith has been cut.
Fring tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Fring.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith jabs Fring to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hook but Fring blocks it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fring! But no joy.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Fring was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fring stuffs the takedown.
Fring swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Fring.
Fring lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring lands a head shot.
Fring moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#T1#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fring as he avoids it easily.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith avoids the head kick by Fring.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fring tries a head kick but it misses.
Fring lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fring connects with a leg kick.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Fring drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fring is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Fring gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fring pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Smith throws a strike but Fring rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fring controlling from the top position. #T3#
Fring tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith looking to control.
Fring is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Fring is stalling in the full guard.
Fring pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith jabs at Fring's body.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Fring's ribs.
Fring pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith is looking to wear down Fring with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fring sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Fring is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Fring.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Fring dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith misses with a shot to the body
letting Fring counter with a right hand.
Fring cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Fring sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustavo Fring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fring connects with a crisp jab.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fring has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Fring manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Fring on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fring works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Fring misses with a head kick.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Fring misses.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Fring counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fring throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fring keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T1#
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Fring has wrist control.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to control but Fring is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Fring.
Fring has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fring looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fring sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#James Smith's cut is getting worse.
Fring throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Fring backing up. Fring nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Fring misses with a few strikes there.
Fring lands a jab.
Smith blocks a head kick by Fring. #T3##KD2#
Fring lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Fring stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Fring slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Fring scores with a counter punch that sends Smith to the canvas! Fring smells blood - he's punishing Smith with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Smith has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Fring!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustavo Fring thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 495: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith wants to slow Whitaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Whitaker .
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whitaker defends it well.
Whitaker misses with a straight left.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whitaker avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whitaker has time to react.
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith jabs at Whitaker 's body.
Nice sprawl there from Whitaker as Smith shoots in.
Roy Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Whitaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like James Smith has been cut.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whitaker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Whitaker .
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Whitaker 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.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith distracts Whitaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whitaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom. #ES#
Whitaker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roy Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with the combination. #T4#
Whitaker with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitaker .
Whitaker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Whitaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whitaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith slips a jab from Whitaker .
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker .
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Whitaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whitaker throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Whitaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith dives in and grabs Whitaker 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whitaker pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roy Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker is just out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Whitaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whitaker is looking to counter punch.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whitaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Whitaker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whitaker throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whitaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roy Whitaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Whitaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith tries to move into range but Whitaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab.
Smith throws a hook but Whitaker blocks it.
Whitaker lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Smith defending well as Whitaker loads up on a big left hand.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whitaker rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith dives in and grabs Whitaker 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whitaker pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Whitaker .
Smith cracks Whitaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whitaker is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Smith lands a body shot.
Whitaker with a hook.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith tries to move into range but Whitaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Whitaker .
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Whitaker swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Whitaker backs away looking to recover.
Whitaker throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Whitaker pulls Smith in to control the position. #T4#
Whitaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitaker has wrist control.
Whitaker 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.
Whitaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Roy Whitaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Whitaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Whitaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Whitaker throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Whitaker 's guard.
Whitaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitaker , not yet.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Whitaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Smith is trying to keep Whitaker in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker controlling from the top position. #T1#
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whitaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Whitaker forces his way into half guard.
Whitaker works his way into full mount!
Whitaker looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Whitaker controlling his opponent.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Whitaker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Whitaker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Whitaker controlling from the full mount.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Whitaker controlling from mount.
Smith tries to hold on but Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Whitaker controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whitaker .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Whitaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whitaker 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Whitaker !
After the fight, Roy Whitaker 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: Local Show in Helsinki
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlos.
Carlos defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith throws a body punch but Carlos moves out of range.
Carlos walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Carlos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlos lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith with a hook.
A left and a right from Carlos both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Carlos throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlos.
Smith works Carlos's body with a nice hook.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Carlos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carlos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlos is just out of range.
Carlos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carlos misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith works over Carlos's head and body with a nice combination.
Carlos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlos stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Smith feints and as Carlos raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlos wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carlos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carlos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carlos postures up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Carlos postures up.
Carlos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carlos trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Carlos is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Carlos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carlos looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.#T4#
Smith throws a low kick but Carlos avoids it.
As Smith backs away, Carlos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carlos is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Carlos circles away and we're back to standing.
Juan Carlos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Carlos fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carlos defends it well.
Carlos lands a head shot.#TD#
Smith tries to sprawl but Carlos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James 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#
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Carlos should have avoided that one.
Carlos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Carlos.
Carlos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Carlos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Carlos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carlos slips under a jab.
Carlos is looking for a counter combo.
Smith scores with the left hand. Carlos knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
A low kick from Carlos is predictable there
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith stuns Carlos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith slips under a jab.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carlos doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Carlos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Carlos slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Smith slips a straight right by Carlos.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Carlos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith works Carlos's body with a nice hook.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carlos.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlos misses with a series of wild punches.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Carlos.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Juan Carlos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Carlos throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.#T3#
Carlos misses with a combination
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlos misses with a hook.
Carlos swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Carlos.
Carlos takes one to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Carlos to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carlos as he jumps to the side.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Carlos scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Carlos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carlos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 hook to Carlos's body.
Carlos throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Carlos throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Carlos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carlos counters with a straight right hand.
Smith checks a low kick from Carlos.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Carlos throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith tries for a takedown but Carlos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carlos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith thuds his right hand into Carlos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Carlos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Carlos lands 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!#SUB#
Carlos is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Carlos thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Carlos looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carlos is working the ground and pound. Can Smith escape?#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Smith wants to escape the position.
Carlos avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
Carlos biding his time, looking for the opening.
Carlos is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith trying to control the hands but Carlos breaks the grip.
Smith can't escape the position. #T2#
Smith is keeping busy.
Carlos is working the ground and pound. Can Smith escape?
Carlos missing with strikes.
Smith tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Carlos punches the canvas rather than the man.
Carlos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Juan Carlos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlos avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carlos lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Smith.
Carlos wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.#T3#
Carlos lands with a hammerfist to the side of Smith's head.#SUB#
Carlos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Carlos tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Smith tries to break free.
Smith breaks Carlos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Carlos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlos pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carlos's head.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carlos holds on and takes a little breather.
Carlos working a defensive guard here.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Carlos 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#
Smith tries to get to full guard but Carlos has control of the leg.
Juan Carlos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Smith!

Event: NRC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Cole sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like James Smith has been cut.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cole quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith with the ground and pound but Cole uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith works over Cole with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB#
Smith controlling the position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Cole has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control the position.
Cole being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cole lands the left hand.
Smith moves away from the strike by Cole.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Cole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cole throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Cole backpedaling.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #T3##TD#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Cole is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Cole's guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cole is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cole's head.
Smith distracts Cole with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Cole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cole 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.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Cole is trying to keep Smith in close. #SUB2#
Cole 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 Cole.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Cole misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Cole prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Smith lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands a body punch.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Cole is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cole leaning against his opponent.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole wants to stall.
Smith presses Cole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Cole improves position.
Cole is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rico Cole.
A big left from Cole misses.
Rico Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Cole's guard.#SUB2#
Cole looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily. #T2#
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith stays in close to Cole's body and controls the position.
Smith distracts Cole with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Cole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Cole!#REVB##T3#
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Smith content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cole has locked up a guillotine! Cole's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Smith is holding on here and Cole must be using up a lot of energy. Smith has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cole gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rico Cole!
Rico Cole decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NRC Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Mac Airt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Mac Airt keeps him under control.
Mac Airt is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Mac Airt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mac Airt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is staying active underneath Mac Airt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Mac Airt uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Mac Airt controlling from the full mount.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Mac Airt maintains control.#SUB2#
Mac Airt working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Mac Airt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Mac Airt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Mac Airt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Mac Airt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mac Airt trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Mac Airt working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Mac Airt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Mac Airt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Mac Airt fails to take his opponent's back.
Mac Airt wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Mac Airt prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Mac Airt wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith regains half guard.
Mac Airt wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mac Airt is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Mac Airt prevents Smith from improving his position.#T4#
Mac Airt trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #SUB2#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt prevents Smith from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mac Airt is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Mac Airt moves away and avoids it.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Mac Airt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mac Airt manages to get back to half guard.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mac Airt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is keen to just control but Mac Airt is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is thwarting Mac Airt's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Mac Airt connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Smith winds up and cracks Mac Airt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mac Airt wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mac Airt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Mac Airt's hands, connecting with Mac Airt's forehead.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mac Airt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is trying to control. Mac Airt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Mac Airt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Mac Airt manages to get to full guard.
Mac Airt has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Mac Airt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control but Mac Airt is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mac Airt looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily. #SUB2#
Mac Airt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Airt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Mac Airt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mac Airt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Smith is trying to control the position but Mac Airt postures up.
Smith has control of Mac Airt's left arm, preventing Mac Airt from doing any damage.
Mac Airt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Mac Airt from controlling successfully.
Smith controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that second round.
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 throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac Airt sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mac Airt trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mac Airt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith distracts Mac Airt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith trying to control but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1##SUB2#
Mac Airt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith is working Mac Airt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving.
Smith landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mac Airt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Mac Airt 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. #T2#
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Mac Airt is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Mac Airt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Mac Airt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Mac Airt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mac Airt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Smith is putting a hurting on Mac Airt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mac Airt is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Mac Airt is looking for a sweep.
Mac Airt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mac Airt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mac Airt trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Mac Airt is looking to reverse the position.
Mac Airt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Mac Airt's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mac Airt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mac Airt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!

Event: CFC 458: Inarritu v Raper
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Smith thows a leg kick but Read checks it #CL#
and Read counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Read - that landed with a thud.
Read lands with a left to the head.
Smith taking a breather.
Read scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Read's elbow.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Read controls the action.
Read is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Read throws out the jab.
Smith avoids the body shot from Read.
As Read backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Read manages to avoid it all.#T1##CL#
Read rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Read blocks a body shot from Smith.
Read fails to pull guard.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith pushes Read back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Read digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank. #T2#
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Read's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Read lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Smith wants the takedown. Read is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Read's guard against the cage.
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!
Read preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Read works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Read has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Read looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Read works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Read looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Read has wrist control.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Read's guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Read makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Read.#T4#
Smith wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Read is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Read 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Read blocks nicely.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Read scores with a body shot.
Read steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Read, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Read moves away.
Read changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Read moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read fails to land with a series of punches.
Read uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.#T1#
Read misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Smith misses. #CL#
Read forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Read blocking some punches.
Read lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T2#
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Read misses with a short punch on the inside.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Read is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Read misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith avoiding damage.
Read blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Read - that landed with a thud.
Read lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Read uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Read blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Read 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.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Read controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Read working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Read is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Read is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.#T4#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Read controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Read throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Read jabs at Smith's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith takes a swing at Read's ribcage but misses.
Read throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Read dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Read throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Read throws a good cross that connects.
Read misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Read misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Read closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is pushing Read up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Read drags the fight down to the ground.
Read pulls Smith in to control the position. #T1#
Read is trying to keep Smith in close.
Read is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Read has wrist control.
Read looking to control.
Smith works over Read with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Read keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Read's guard.
Read keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Read throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Smith grinds an elbow into Read's temple.
Smith trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom.
Read is looking to reverse the position.
Read wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Read struggling a bit here.
Smith taking a breather here.
Read is trying to get 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 trying to ground and pound but Read uses the momentary lack of control by Smith to regain half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Read keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Read has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Read trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!

Event: CFC 455: Smith v Lacplesis
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Lacplesis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacplesis misses the target.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith checks a low kick from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacplesis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith blocks a jab.
Lacplesis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Lacplesis 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.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. #T1#
Lacplesis motions for Smith to come forward. Lacplesis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick
and Lacplesis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lacplesis wants to clinch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Lacplesis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lacplesis throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Lacplesis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lacplesis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lacplesis's guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lacplesis working a defensive guard but Smith passes into half guard.
Lacplesis wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Lacplesis trying to control here.
Lacplesis is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smith is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lacplesis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lacplesis's head.
Lacplesis is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lacplesis keeps working.
Lacplesis trying to control here.
Lacplesis tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lacplesis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Lacplesis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Lacplesis is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lacplesis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith winds up and cracks Lacplesis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith prevents Lacplesis from improving his position.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Lacplesis misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Lacplesis has managed to clinch.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Lacplesis gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacplesis.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacplesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith looking to stall.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Lacplesis digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank. #T1#
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Smith working aggressively here.
A short right from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
Smith is stalling here.
Lacplesis lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Smith.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lacplesis as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith works on Lacplesis's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith cracks Lacplesis with a nice body shot.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Lacplesis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Smith is trying to stall.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Smith is working Lacplesis over against the cage.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith misses with some punches.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lacplesis is breathing heavily.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith has Lacplesis pressed against the cage.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #T3#
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Nice elbow from Lacplesis.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Lacplesis gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lacplesis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Lacplesis gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Lacplesis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lacplesis is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Lacplesis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Smith is leaning against Lacplesis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lacplesis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Lacplesis lands a damaging elbow.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James 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 series of wild punches.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
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.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Lacplesis 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.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
A shot to the liver by Lacplesis. Beautiful body shot.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacplesis thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacplesis tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lacplesis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lacplesis cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Lacplesis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacplesis throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Lacplesis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on 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!
Lacplesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lacplesis with the inside leg kick.
Lacplesis looks to clinch
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lacplesis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Humors Lacplesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith lands with a hook. Lacplesis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Lacplesis coming out on top.
Lacplesis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lacplesis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lacplesis scores with a spinning back kick!
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#T4#
Lacplesis cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Lacplesis fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Lacplesis looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Lacplesis just gets out of the way.
Lacplesis connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Lacplesis instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lacplesis 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis took some time post fight to say the following; 'I’m just here for the animal crackers'.

Event: CFC 449: Smith v Shamrock
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock misses with a body kick.
Shamrock looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks for a takedown but Shamrock sprawls well.
Shamrock scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like James Smith has been cut.#T1#
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamrock, which made it look bad.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Shamrock.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith staying out of range there.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target. #T3#
Shamrock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shamrock cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick by Shamrock misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Nick Shamrock's cut even more.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock misses with the body kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
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 James Smith will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shamrock.
Shamrock looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamrock is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shamrock!

Shamrock explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.#T2#
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith staying out of range there.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shamrock won't be happy with that.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got Shamrock's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Shamrock up.
Shamrock can't escape the position. #T3#
Smith missing with punches from the back.
Smith lands punches and elbows.
Smith scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #CUT#The cut above Nick Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Smith cracks Shamrock with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Shamrock from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #CUT#Nick Shamrock'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 Nick Shamrock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Smith!

Event: CFC 444: IsMore v Inarritu
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Keskinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Keskinen misses the target.
Keskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Keskinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Keskinen misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Keskinen connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Keskinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Keskinen!
Keskinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Smith throws a low kick but Keskinen avoids it.
Keskinen takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Keskinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keskinen with a body shot.
Keskinen slips a straight right by Smith.
Keskinen with a hook.
Keskinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keskinen.
Keskinen connects with a body shot.
Veikko Keskinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Keskinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keskinen misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Keskinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Keskinen is rocked!
Keskinen misses with a wild body shot.
Keskinen cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keskinen throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keskinen misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Keskinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keskinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Keskinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Keskinen misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Keskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Keskinen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Keskinen misses
and Smith counters with a huge left! Keskinen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Smith isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Keskinen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: CFC 437: DeSilva vs Holmes Jr
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Smith slips under a jab from Knox.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Smith's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox misses the jab.
Smith avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Knox throws a right hand that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Knox has a takedown stuffed.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith dives in and grabs Knox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith slips under a jab from Knox.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Knox has been working on his balance at Alpha Brasil, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily. #T3#
Smith jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Knox avoids the body shot from Smith.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox scores with a jab.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knox to the mat! Knox manages to get full guard.
Smith works over Knox with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knox 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.#T4#
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Knox trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Knox has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to get back to full guard but Knox takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Knox working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Knox controlling the pace for now.
Knox avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Knox throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Knox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Knox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Knox sits in half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Knox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Knox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Knox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith trying to control the position.
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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Knox's head back.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
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 Beta Knox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Smith.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Beta Knox has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith jabs at Knox's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.#TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knox's half guard.#T1#
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
Knox is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knox.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith stands up over Knox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Knox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Knox wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith passes into half guard.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Knox quite badly. Knox pulls Smith in close trying to recover. Smith postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Knox on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Knox doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!
In defeat, Beta Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Ryan throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Ryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Jab from Ryan.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a low kick as Ryan jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith lands a jab to Ryan's midsection.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ryan is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Ryan gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Ryan manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith preventing the sweep. #T2#
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith stands up over Ryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Smith trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryan is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ryan trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Ryan has moved into half guard.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Ryan from advancing to side control.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Ryan from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is not content to let Ryan control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James 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 throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Smith tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Smith seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ryan has recovered full guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.#SUB#
Ryan looking for subs off his back but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ryan 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.
Smith trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryan 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 works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith working Ryan over with strikes.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB#
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Ryan working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Ryan looking for subs off his back but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Ryan's leg but Ryan calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Smith throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan takes one on the button.
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith tries a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
Smith throws a low kick but Ryan moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eddie Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Ryan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryan throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Ryan checks a low kick from Smith.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Ryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Ryan is defending well. #T3#
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow.
Smith works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. #SUB#
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1#
Masvidal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Masvidal throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith stuns Masvidal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the body from Masvidal misses
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masvidal's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Masvidal defend it? Smith steps over the head and cranks it - Masvidal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Smith!
In defeat, Jorge Masvidal stepped up to the mic, saying 'Usually with my opponents, I don't care if they win the lottery or they die.'.

Event: SYN 837 Duranto vs. Krison IV
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1##CL#
Von Hayek has managed to clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Von Hayek controls the action.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Von Hayek for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Hayek is keeping busy.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Von Hayek gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Von Hayek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Hayek postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Hayek looking to pass the guard.
Von Hayek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Von Hayek is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Von Hayek works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Hayek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Von Hayek slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Von Hayek with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Hayek working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing that Von Hayek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Hayek is one step ahead there.
Smith seems keen to control Von Hayek's posture.
Von Hayek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
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.
Von Hayek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Hayek manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Von Hayek wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Hayek wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Von Hayek holds on and takes a little breather.
Von Hayek trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Hayek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to control but Von Hayek is working from the bottom.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Von Hayek to sweep him here.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Von Hayek manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Smith is trying to control the position but Von Hayek postures up.
Von Hayek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T4#
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Hayek is one step ahead there.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Hayek stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Von Hayek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith is trying to control the position but Von Hayek postures up.
Von Hayek preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Hayek passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Von Hayek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Hayek.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich August Von Hayek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Hayek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith cracks Von Hayek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Von Hayek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Von Hayek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Hayek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Von Hayek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith moves away from the strike by Von Hayek.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Von Hayek saw that one coming.
Von Hayek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Hayek misses the target.
Smith misses with a double jab #TD#
and Von Hayek counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Von Hayek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Von Hayek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Von Hayek slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully.
Von Hayek postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Von Hayek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Hayek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Von Hayek stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#T3#
Von Hayek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Hayek chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Hayek postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith managing to control the position.
Von Hayek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Hayek cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Hayek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Hayek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Von Hayek working some strikes from top position.
Von Hayek chips away with some ground and pound.
Friedrich August Von Hayek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Hayek cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Von Hayek tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Von Hayek lands a couple of elbows.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Von Hayek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB#
Von Hayek 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#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
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 Friedrich August Von Hayek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Hayek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Hayek half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Von Hayek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Hayek should have avoided that one.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Hayek.
Smith misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Von Hayek scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is pulling down on Von Hayek's head. It's preventing any offense from Von Hayek, at least for the moment.#T1#
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Hayek is one step ahead there.
Von Hayek throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Hayek has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Von Hayek wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Von Hayek managing to control the position.
Smith postures up.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Hayek has wrist control.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Hayek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Hayek has wrist control.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Smith trying to control but Von Hayek is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Von Hayek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith tries to buck Von Hayek off but Von Hayek is having none of it.
Von Hayek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Von Hayek working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Von Hayek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Von Hayek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Von Hayek controlling Smith's posture.
Von Hayek trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Hayek is on top in guard. #REVR#
Von Hayek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Hayek stands up out of Smith's guard for a moment - Smith manages to land a nice upkick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Hayek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Hayek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Friedrich August Von Hayek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich August Von Hayek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Hayek, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich August Von Hayek!
A very excited looking Friedrich August Von Hayek 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: SYN 825 Reilly vs. Mfer
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Gozen misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A left lands for Gozen.
Smith throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
Gozen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Gozen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Gozen responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gozen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gozen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gozen! But no joy.
Gozen misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Gozen clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Gozen blocks an uppercut.
Gozen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gozen swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gozen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gozen.
Gozen tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Gozen.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gozen has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is pushing Gozen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith. #T2#
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Gozen tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Gozen struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Gozen's head.
Gozen blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Gozen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith 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!
Gozen blocks a body shot from Smith.
Gozen can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Gozen blocking some punches.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gozen avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith presses Gozen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gozen.
Gozen works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Gozen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gozen.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
Gozen lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Gozen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Gozen misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen lands with a left to the head.
Smith presses Gozen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gozen misses with the head strike.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Gozen lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gozen lands with a light punch inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gozen avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Gozen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gozen.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Gozen.
Gozen pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to stall. #T4#
Gozen misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gozen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gozen.
Gozen misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Gozen.
Gozen lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to stall but Gozen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Gozen blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Gozen fails to land.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gozen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gozen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gozen misses with the head strike.
Gozen throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomoe Gozen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gozen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Gozen. That snapped Smith's head back.
Gozen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut
letting Gozen counter with a right hand.
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gozen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
A slow jab from Gozen misses its intended target.
Gozen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gozen.
Nice body punch from Gozen.
Nice uppercut there from Gozen.
Gozen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Gozen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Gozen's head.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crunch! Gozen slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Gozen connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Gozen tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Gozen misses.
Gozen throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Gozen takes one on the button.
Gozen lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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!
Gozen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gozen.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Gozen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking to control Gozen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith trying to get back to full guard but Gozen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gozen controlling the pace for now.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.#SU2#
Gozen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Smith misses with a left hand
letting Gozen counter with a right hand.
Gozen works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Gozen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Smith tries for a takedown but Gozen circles away easily
and Gozen counters with a straight right hand.
Gozen scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gozen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gozen.
Smith throws a hook but Gozen blocks it.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gozen on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gozen.
Gozen lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Gozen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Gozen with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomoe Gozen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gozen.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Gozen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gozen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gozen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Gozen lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Gozen connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen 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 throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gozen counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gozen to score with a decent uppercut.
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Gozen connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Gozen.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gozen connects with an inside leg kick.
Gozen scores with a nice right hand.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gozen scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Gozen.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gozen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gozen.
Gozen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Gozen is just out of range.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Gozen tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it. #T2#
Gozen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gozen.
Gozen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gozen throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gozen counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gozen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith stalks Gozen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gozen's face. Gozen staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gozen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Gozen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gozen slips under a jab.
Gozen feints the counter takedown.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Gozen is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Gozen's head but Gozen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gozen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gozen! But no joy.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gozen connects with a looping right hand.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gozen.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomoe Gozen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gozen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gozen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gozen.
Gozen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Gozen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gozen loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gozen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Gozen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gozen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomoe Gozen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gozen 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomoe Gozen!
A very excited looking Tomoe Gozen 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: SYN 816 Whymer vs. Garuda III
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Carvaleho walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Jab by Carvaleho.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Carvaleho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Jose Carvaleho has been cut.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carvalehos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvaleho lands a slapping body shot.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carvaleho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Carvaleho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carvaleho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Carvaleho throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Carvaleho scores with a punch to the head.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Carvaleho's head but Carvaleho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvaleho misses with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Carvaleho misses.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carvaleho works the jab nicely.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Carvaleho backpedaling.
Carvaleho throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Carvaleho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carvaleho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carvaleho.
Carvaleho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvaleho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jose Carvaleho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Carvaleho throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Smith slips under a jab from Carvaleho.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Carvaleho drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carvaleho is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Carvaleho looking to pass the guard.
Smith is controlling Carvaleho's posture.
Carvaleho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carvaleho trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvaleho postures up.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Carvaleho gets full guard.#T3#
Smith wants to control from the top but Carvaleho keeps moving.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith stands up over Carvaleho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carvaleho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Carvaleho trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control from the top but Carvaleho keeps moving. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB#
Carvaleho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvaleho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvaleho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Carvaleho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Jose Carvaleho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Carvaleho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carvaleho throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvaleho. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lands a head shot.
Carvaleho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carvaleho somewhat.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
A jab from Smith misses.
Carvaleho slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Donk. Smith catches Carvaleho right on the button with a cross.
Carvaleho 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 Jose Carvaleho. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Carvaleho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carvaleho gets slowly back to his feet.
James Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvaleho shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carvaleho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvaleho cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carvaleho throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Carvaleho clinches.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carvaleho working aggressively here.
Carvaleho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Carvaleho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Carvaleho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Carvaleho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.#TD#
Carvaleho pulls Smith into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvaleho keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is working Carvaleho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carvaleho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Carvaleho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Carvaleho trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Carvaleho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvaleho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Carvaleho is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Carvaleho throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Carvaleho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carvaleho is not content to let Smith control the position.
Carvaleho is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvaleho tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Carvaleho is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Smith stalling.
Carvaleho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carvaleho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carvaleho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Carvaleho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carvaleho trying to get back to full guard but Smith takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith trying to control but Carvaleho is having none of it.
Carvaleho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Carvaleho'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Carvaleho looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
James Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carvaleho misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvaleho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carvaleho connects with a solid leg kick.
Carvaleho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvaleho.
Jab, jab by Carvaleho - just one landing.
Carvaleho just misses with a punch to the body.
Carvaleho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Carvaleho misses its intended target.
Smith cracks Carvaleho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carvaleho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws a right hand that Carvaleho ducks under and follows up with a left that Carvaleho also avoids with ease.
Carvaleho scores with a nice strike.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvaleho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Carvaleho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Smith throws a hook but Carvaleho blocks it.
Smith scores with a hook.#ROC2#Carvaleho is rocked!
Carvaleho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Carvaleho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Carvaleho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carvaleho seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith keeping full guard, as Carvaleho tries to pass.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Carvaleho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Carvaleho throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Carvaleho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith working Carvaleho over with strikes. #T2#
Carvaleho trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvaleho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvaleho trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Carvaleho's temple.
Smith winds up and cracks Carvaleho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith prevents Carvaleho from improving his position.
Carvaleho manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Carvaleho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvaleho doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Carvaleho throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carvaleho is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Carvaleho from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvaleho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith wants to sweep here but Carvaleho controlling him for the moment.
Carvaleho tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Carvaleho trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvaleho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvaleho is one step ahead there.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Carvaleho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith wants to improve his position but Carvaleho is controlling well.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Carvaleho passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carvaleho wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James 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 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!

Event: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under II
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith scores with the left hand. Rojas knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith digs a good body shot into Rojas's ribs.
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.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Rojas.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rojas's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rojas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rojas wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Rojas has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #SUB#
Rojas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Rojas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith stands up over Rojas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rojas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rojas's head.#T2#
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Rojas 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.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rojas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Rojas has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith stands up over Rojas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith cracks Rojas with a solid left hand.#T3#
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rojas wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith postures up. #SUB#
Rojas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rojas looking for a sweep. Not yet Rojas, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith digs a good hook to Rojas's body.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Rojas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rojas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith cracks Rojas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Rojas.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith cracks Rojas with a good jab.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rojas misses the jab.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith jabs at Rojas's body.#T1#
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Rojas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith scores with the left hand. Rojas knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith slips a jab from Rojas.
Smith throws out a counter right but Rojas avoids it with no problem.
Smith avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith with the counter takedown but Rojas avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith scores with a jab. Rojas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rojas.#T3#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith with a hook.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Rojas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rojas tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Rojas walks into a left hand.
Rojas scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Rojas takes one on the button.#TD2#
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rojas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith works over Rojas with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rojas trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith is working Rojas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#Rojas is rocked!
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Rojas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Rojas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Rojas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith slips a straight right by Rojas.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Rojas.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Smith.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Rojas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith drops Rojas with a huge uppercut! Rojas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Smith is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: ALPHA-1: Clash Of Champions
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Maeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Maeda defending well.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround BJJ & MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith thows a huge punch but Maeda dodges it nicely.
Smith is keen to just control but Maeda is a slippery customer.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Maeda is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands a heavy elbow. #T1#
Maeda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maeda is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Maeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Maeda has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Maeda 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Maeda!
Thomas Maeda made sure to mention his sponsor, Kore Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Arteta vs Camara
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Krawlee looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Krawlee 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. Krawlee 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! Krawlee celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kree P Krawlee!
Kree P Krawlee very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing 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: Nekele vs Knox
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Cadman misses the jab.
Cadman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries a low kick but Cadman avoids it.
Cadman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cadman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Cadman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cadman lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cadman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cadman 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Cadman misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith moves away from the strike by Cadman .
Cadman scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cadman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Cadman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadman moves away.
Cadman motions for Smith to come forward. Cadman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Cadman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith with a nice cross.
Cadman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman throws a head kick that misses.
Cadman misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cadman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith slips under a jab from Cadman .
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Cadman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cadman throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Cadman misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cadman misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Cadman .
Cadman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cadman stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.#KD#
Cadman drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cadman is looking for the KO!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Cadman misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Cadman 's head back.
Cadman moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a leg kick but Cadman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cadman throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Cadman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith lands with a hook. Cadman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Cadman finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith with a hook.#ROC2#Cadman is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Smith has cracked Cadman with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Smith lands another huge swinging hook and Cadman tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Cadman , before Smith can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Smith!

Event: SMASH: Gomez vs Suf
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Maeda misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Maeda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Maeda controls his hands.
Maeda goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Maeda.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maeda.
Maeda scores with a decent looking hook.
Maeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Maeda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maeda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Maeda lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Maeda digs a good hook to Smith's body. #T1#
Maeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Maeda moves away and avoids it.
Maeda cracks Smith with a good jab.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maeda slips a straight right by Smith.
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Maeda.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Maeda moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Maeda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maeda is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Maeda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Maeda misses the target.#T2#
Maeda throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Maeda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith scores with a jab.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maeda cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Maeda lands a body shot.
A jab from Maeda misses.
Maeda scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Maeda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Maeda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maeda is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Maeda is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maeda controlling from the top position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maeda passes into half guard.
Maeda trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maeda is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maeda swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A jab from Maeda does it's job there.
Maeda throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Maeda misses.
Maeda connects with a single shot there.
Maeda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Maeda ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Maeda's head.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it. #TD2#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maeda can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Maeda looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.#T1#
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maeda's head.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.
Maeda trying to control the position. #SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Maeda 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#
Maeda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith wants to control but Maeda passes into side.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Maeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is letting Maeda control him for a moment.
Thomas Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maeda works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Maeda lands a big elbow.
Maeda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maeda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maeda thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maeda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maeda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith regains half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Maeda moves nicely into side control.
Smith prevents Maeda from moving into mount.
Maeda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Maeda lands a few punches from side control.
Maeda 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.
Maeda cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maeda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Maeda misses with a straight left.
Maeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maeda lands a jab to the nose.
Maeda loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maeda digs a good hook to Smith's body. #TD2#
Maeda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Maeda's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Maeda 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.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maeda's head.#SUB#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maeda looking to control.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Maeda's brow.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Maeda has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maeda's head.
Maeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Maeda 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.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T3#
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maeda wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smith is now in half guard.
Maeda wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Maeda 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.#SUB#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda moves into full guard.
Thomas Maeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda pulls Smith in to control the position.
Maeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is pulling down on Maeda's head. It's preventing any offense from Maeda, at least for the moment.
Maeda 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.
Maeda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maeda passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maeda 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
Thomas Maeda very nearly forgot to thank Kore Fight Nutrition 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: Steelers vs Bishop
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Zonta misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zonta. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a two punch combination.
Zonta slips under a jab from Smith.
Zonta 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 swats away the attempt to clinch by Zonta.
Zonta tries to clinch up.
Zonta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Zonta moves away and avoids it.
Zonta punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Zonta.#TD2#
Zonta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zonta trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Zonta is controlling the position.
Zonta trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Zonta working away.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zonta trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith prevents Zonta from improving position.
Smith regains half guard.#T2#
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Zonta is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Zonta has control of the leg.
Smith trying to control but Zonta postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith tries to roll over but Zonta keeps him under control.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zonta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zonta's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Zonta just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Zonta is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Zonta.
Smith controls Zonta momentarily but Zonta frees himself.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Zonta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Zonta's back. He's all about the action.
Zonta trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Zonta controlling the action here. #T4#
Smith wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith wants to control but Zonta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zonta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zonta trying to control the pace.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Zonta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Zonta 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#
Zonta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.#CL2#
Zonta closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Zonta lands with a light punch inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Zonta's ribcage. Zonta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zonta goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zonta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Zonta closes the distance but Smith moves to the side #TD#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Zonta didn't expect that.
Smith postures up.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Zonta working a defensive guard here.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zonta pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Zonta's brow.
Smith works over Zonta with some ground and pound from guard.#ES2#
Zonta has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zonta clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Zonta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zonta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith shoots in but Zonta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Zonta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Zonta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Zonta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zonta wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Zonta trying to control the position here.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zonta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving. #T4#
Smith won't allow Zonta to get back to his feet.
Smith is working Zonta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zonta pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zonta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Smith is not content to let Zonta control the position.#SUB2#
Zonta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zonta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zonta is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zonta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zonta is looking to clinch.
Zonta cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Zonta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Zonta avoids it well and moves away.
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zonta throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zonta dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Zonta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zonta gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Nice body punch from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Zonta lands a right hand.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Zonta's takedown attempt.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a body punch. #TD#
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Zonta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head. #T2#
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zonta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zonta.
Zonta misses with the head strike.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with some punches.
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to stall but Zonta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zonta misses with a body punch. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Zonta improves position.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zonta.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Smith has hold of one of Zonta's legs. Zonta is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Peter Zonta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
Zonta is controlling Smith's posture.
Zonta wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him. #T4#
Smith trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Zonta wants to sweep but no luck.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Zonta looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Zonta keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Zonta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Zonta pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zonta 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 160Q Energy for $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: FARTMMA 123
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith in the domination position with Gentil hanging on.
Gentil dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gentil manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Gentil gets full guard.
Gentil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Gentil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gentil looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gentil has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Gentil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith won't allow Gentil to sweep him here.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gentil has wrist control.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gentil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gentil wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Gentil has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position. #T2#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith is in close to Gentil's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gentil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gentil's head.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gentil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gentil pulls Smith in to control the position. #T3#
Gentil looking for a sweep. Not yet Gentil, not yet.
Gentil looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith throws a strike but Gentil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gentil's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentil working a defensive guard here.
Gentil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gentil keeps moving. #T4#
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gentil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gentil wants to hit a sweep here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gentil there!
Gentil regains half guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gentil is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gentil has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gentil defending well though.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentil but Gentil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gentil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith misses with a hook.
A jab from Gentil misses.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gentil scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Gentil lands a nice looking body kick.
Gentil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gentil avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Gentil is predictable there
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gentil sprawls and moves away.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paulo Gentil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
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 scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Gentil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gentil swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Gentil stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gentil throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentil but Gentil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Gentil is quick to defend against it.
Gentil tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Gentil scores with a hook.
Gentil throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith goes for a double leg but Gentil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gentil continues to drive forward.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Gentil had a free shot at his head there.
Gentil throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Gentil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.#T1#
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gentil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gentil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gentil looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentil.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
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? #T2#
Gentil misses with a right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gentil scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gentil.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Gentil lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Gentil defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Gentil throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Gentil finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gentil there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Gentil cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Gentil thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gentil won't be happy with that. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentil manages to get back to half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gentil is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith works his way into side control.
Gentil manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith trying to control the action but Gentil is working from the bottom.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Gentil's head.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gentil 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: FARTMMA 118
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dadasov lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith shoots in but Dadasov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Dadasov throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Dadasov only half commits.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dadasov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Dadasov tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov. #T1#
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dadasov throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Dadasov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dadasov misses with a looping right.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dadasov thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Dadasov pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Dadasov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control. #REVR#
Dadasov is trying to get back to his feet.#ES#
Dadasov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dadasov misses with a hook #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dadasov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dadasov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Dadasov is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith works over Dadasov with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Smith distracts Dadasov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith cracks Dadasov with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working Dadasov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES#
Dadasov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dadasov throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dadasov lands a head shot.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick lands for Dadasov.
We've been told by Dadasov's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dadasov with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dadasov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dadasov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Dadasov.
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith slips a straight right by Dadasov.
Dadasov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dadasov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Dadasov misses the shot to the body.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dadasov with a body shot.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Dadasov catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Dadasov dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Dadasov scores with a jab.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dadasov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A good leg kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dadasov looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dadasov. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Dadasov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dadasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith throws a series of punches but Dadasov moves out of range.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Dadasov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Dadasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Dadasov.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dadasov defends it well.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith sizes up Dadasov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Smith misses with a hook.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith moves forwards but Dadasov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dadasov throws a big shot that misses.
Dadasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Dadasov settles back down.
Dadasov cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dadasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Dadasov connects with a body shot.
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. #T3#
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Dadasov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dadasov throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov with a nice calf kick.
Dadasov cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Dadasov counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov connects with the punch.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Dadasov throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dadasov!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith working the head with strikes. #T4#
Dadasov is trying to get back to his feet.
Dadasov is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands an elbow.
Dadasov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Dadasov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ES#
Dadasov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dadasov throws out the jab.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dadasov on the side of the head.
Dadasov misses with a body kick.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dadasov.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dadasov with a body shot.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Dadasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dadasov with a body shot.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dadasov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dadasov as he jumps to the side.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dadasov to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dadasov 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.#T1#
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dadasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
As Smith backs away, Dadasov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
Dadasov is looking to counter punch.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Dadasov sprawls well.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Dadasov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dadasov misses with a hook #TD2#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Dadasov wriggles free and stands up.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Dadasov, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Dadasov against the cage but Dadasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
That kick from Dadasov tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dadasov slips a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dadasov sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dadasov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dadasov.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Dadasov coming out on top.
Dadasov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Dadasov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Dadasov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Dadasov.
Dadasov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Dadasov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Dadasov with an uppercut!
Dadasov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Dadasov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dadasov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Dadasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Dadasov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Dadasov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Dadasov is predictable there
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Dadasov gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nice cross by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Dadasov lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Dadasov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Dadasov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Dadasov misses with a body kick.
Dadasov misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Dadasov misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dadasov. That's going to slow Smith down.
Dadasov looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Dadasov jabs at Smith's body.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith 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.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Dadasov throws out a powerful jab.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dadasov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dadasov jabs at Smith's body.#T2#
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dadasov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Dadasov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Smith slips under a jab from Dadasov.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Dadasov misses.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith jabs Dadasov right on the nose. Dadasov blinks but takes it well.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Dadasov takes one to the side of the head.
Dadasov cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dadasov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Dadasov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dadasov with a hook.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dadasov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Dadasov as Smith shoots in.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Dadasov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov scores with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dadasov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Dadasov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Dadasov throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov had his way with James Smith in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Dadasov scores with a nice right hand.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Dadasov throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Dadasov 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.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Dadasov is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Dadasov wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith tries a body shot but Dadasov blocks it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Dadasov backwards.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith has Dadasov pressed against the cage, preventing Dadasov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dadasov defends well and Smith ends up having to push Dadasov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Dadasov counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Dadasov shows good takedown defense.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a body shot.
Dadasov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dadasov's head backwards.
Dadasov with the inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Dadasov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dadasov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dadasov.#T2#
Dadasov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dadasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dadasov.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Dadasov throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Dadasov finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dadasov 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.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Dadasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dadasov motions for Smith to come forward. Dadasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Dadasov saw that one coming.
Dadasov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dadasov to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dadasov scores with a hook.
Dadasov cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Dadasov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Dadasov, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Dadasov against the cage but Dadasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov misses with a body shot.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dadasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Dadasov scores with a body shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dadasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dadasov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: FARTMMA 114
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stackhouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stackhouse throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Stackhouse misses.
Smith throws out a counter right but Stackhouse avoids it with no problem.
Stackhouse throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Stackhouse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith with a nice cross.
Stackhouse throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith blocks a jab.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith slips a straight right by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like James Smith has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stackhouse missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stackhouse lands a head shot.
Stackhouse throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Stackhouse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Smith slips a straight right by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Stackhouse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Stackhouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stackhouse throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Stackhouse throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith moves away from the strike by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stackhouse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
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!#TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stackhouse 's guard.#T2#
Smith stops Stackhouse from standing up.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround BJJ & MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stackhouse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith stands up over Stackhouse , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stackhouse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stackhouse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Stackhouse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stackhouse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stackhouse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stackhouse throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stackhouse misses with a hook.
Stackhouse throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stackhouse on his heels. He'll look to pass Stackhouse 's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Stackhouse wriggles free and stands up.
A big left from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A punch combination from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stackhouse as he avoids it easily.
Stackhouse throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Stackhouse coming out on top.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith with the counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stackhouse with a body shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James 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#
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stackhouse with a nice cross.
Stackhouse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jason Stackhouse is winning the standup battle so far.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Stackhouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stackhouse throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse scores with a jab to the head.
Stackhouse misses with a right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Stackhouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target.
Stackhouse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
A big left from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Stackhouse . That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stackhouse .
Smith moves away from the strike by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Smith.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Stackhouse 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Stackhouse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Stackhouse blocks nicely.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith works over Stackhouse with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith won't allow Stackhouse to get back to his feet. #T3#
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stackhouse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith throws a strike but Stackhouse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Stackhouse postures up.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Smith pulls Stackhouse in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stackhouse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stackhouse lands with a shot to the body.
Stackhouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Stackhouse .
A swing and a miss from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Smith slips a straight right by Stackhouse .
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stackhouse tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stackhouse to the ground. Stackhouse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stackhouse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stackhouse .
Smith throws out a counter right but Stackhouse avoids it with no problem.
Stackhouse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stackhouse , as that shot connected.
Smith defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Stackhouse taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stackhouse defending well though.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith thows a huge punch but Stackhouse dodges it nicely.
Smith thows a huge punch but Stackhouse dodges it nicely.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stackhouse defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stackhouse is trying to stand.
Smith looks to land a strike but Stackhouse avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#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 with a nice head shot there.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Stackhouse has wrist control.
Stackhouse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith trying to control but Stackhouse is working from the bottom.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stackhouse works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith slips a jab from Stackhouse .#TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Stackhouse 's guard.#ES#
Stackhouse wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse misses with a straight right.
Stackhouse misses with a straight left.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stackhouse under the eye.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Stackhouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stackhouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith with a jab.#ROC2#Stackhouse is rocked!#T4#
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Oh Stackhouse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith scores with a jab. Stackhouse acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Stackhouse misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a huge left! Stackhouse is in big trouble! He's backing up but Smith isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stackhouse from any more damage. A dominating finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!
In defeat, Jason Stackhouse stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's like if a tree falls in the woods, it's still a tree, ain't it?'.

Event: F 110: LHW GP Semis
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Zy moved out of range nicely.
Zy lands a body shot.
Zy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zy.
Smith cracks Zy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zy fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Zy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zy stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Vos Zy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zy misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zy keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith sizes up Zy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zy misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. #T1#
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zy.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Zy misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Zy 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 scoring with punches from side control.
Zy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zy's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Zy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith cracks Zy with a big elbow.
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!
Zy wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Zy parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zy to escape.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zy some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Zy is not content to let Smith control the position.
Zy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zy struggling a bit here.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Smith working the head with strikes.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Zy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith scores with punches from side control. #ROC#Zy is rocked!
Smith scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Zy is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smith can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: FARTMMA 104
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dadasov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dadasov!
Dadasov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dadasov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Smith trying to control the action but Dadasov is working from the bottom.
Dadasov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Dadasov wants to get back to his feet.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Smith staying calm.#T1#
Smith lands an elbow. #ES#
Dadasov sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dadasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Dadasov is predictable there #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dadasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith prevents Dadasov from getting back to his feet.
Dadasov keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Dadasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Dadasov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dadasov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dadasov lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Dadasov staying out of range there.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a body shot.
As Dadasov backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Dadasov manages to avoid it all.
Dadasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Dadasov is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dadasov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dadasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dadasov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dadasov thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.#T3#
Dadasov loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith goes for a double leg but Dadasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dadasov continues to drive forward.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dadasov 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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dadasov.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Dadasov saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dadasov.
A jab from Dadasov finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Dadasov, which made it look bad.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith moves out of range as Dadasov strikes.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dadasov 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.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dadasov slips under a jab.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dadasov defends it nicely.
Dadasov swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dadasov!
Dadasov pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith grinds an elbow into Dadasov's temple.
Smith is putting a hurting on Dadasov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dadasov is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Dadasov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Dadasov throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Dadasov stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith 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.#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Dadasov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Dadasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Smith. #BC#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Dadasov motions for Smith to come forward. Dadasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with the combination.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dadasov 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.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadasov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Dadasov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dadasov moves out of range as Smith strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Dadasov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Dadasov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Dadasov only half commits.
Smith slips under a jab from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a cross.
Smith swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov scores with a leg kick.
Dadasov lands a lovely overhand right.
Dadasov slips under a jab from Smith.
It looked like Dadasov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dadasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Dadasov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Dadasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dadasov scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Dadasov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dadasov throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.#T3#
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dadasov throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Dadasov.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Dadasov misses with a straight right.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dadasov.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Dadasov moves away and avoids it.
Dadasov throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dadasov is looking to get back to is feet but Smith passes into side control. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov wants to get back to his feet.
Dadasov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control. #ES#
Dadasov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dadasov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Dadasov stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Dadasov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Dadasov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dadasov scores with a leg kick.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Dadasov.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Dadasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Dadasov wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range. #TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dadasov's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
Dadasov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dadasov's guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dadasov wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Dadasov kicks Smith off and gets to his feet.
Dadasov tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith checks a low kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dadasov half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Dadasov is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith with a jab.
Dadasov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dadasov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Dadasov's head but Dadasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dadasov jabs at Smith's body.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Dadasov misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith looks for a takedown but Dadasov sprawls well.
Dadasov tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.#T2#
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Smith.
Dadasov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dadasov with the inside leg kick.
Dadasov throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dadasov lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Dadasov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dadasov misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dadasov.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dadasov lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Dadasov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Smith slips a straight right by Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dadasov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab by Dadasov.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith tries for a takedown but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Dadasov scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Dadasov.
The fighters circling - Dadasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dadasov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dadasov lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Dadasov slips a straight right by Smith.
Dadasov looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dadasov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a counter combo.
Dadasov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadasov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dadasov misses the jab.
Smith throws out a counter right but Dadasov avoids it with no problem.
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Dadasov tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dadasov tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Dadasov moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dadasov lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Dadasov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dadasov, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FARTMMA 100: Road to Valhallol
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Gross throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Gross swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gross has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith cracks Gross with a big right hand but Gross just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith gets to mount! Gross was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith prevents Gross from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T1#
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gross? #ROC2#
Gross is rocked!
Gross really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Gross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Gross is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oooh a big shot lands for Smith! Gross is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: FARTMMA 98
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Smith works Way's body with a nice hook.
Way throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Way moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Way avoids the body shot from Smith.
Way misses with a straight right.
Way jabs at Smith's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Way lands.#CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Way. Way maintains the clinch.
Smith has Way pressed against the cage, preventing Way from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Way wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Way prevents a body shot from Smith.
Way blocking some punches. #T1#
Smith tries a body shot but Way blocks it.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Way pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Way is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Way looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Way's hands, connecting with Way's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Way's temple.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Way blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith throwing shots but Way is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Way is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Way defending well though.
Way avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Way taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Way defending well though. #T3#
Smith throwing shots but Way is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Way avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Way has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Way wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Way working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith wants to control from the top but Way keeps moving.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Way has wrist control.#T4#
Smith postures up in Way's guard and throws a big left but Way blocks it.
Way avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Way works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith prevents Way from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throws a strike but Way rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Way trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smith works Way's body with a nice hook.
Way jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Way tries to clinch up.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Way throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Way shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Way throws a right hand that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Way throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Way motions for Smith to come forward. Way throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Way to the ground. Smith is now in Way's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Way blocks nicely.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith postures up in Way's guard and throws a big left but Way blocks it. #T1#
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith wants to control from the top but Way keeps moving.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Way can do to turn this around?
Way avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Way utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but Way keeps moving.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith lands a couple of digs.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Way has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Way is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Way's head.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Way keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Way is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Way throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Way as he avoids it easily.
Way looks to clinch #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Way is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Way's shoulder. That is not cool.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith wants to control but Way is keeping him busy.
Way is trying to buck Smith off.
Smith working the ground and pound but Way is defending the strikes. #T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Way works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith working over Way with some ground and pound. Way looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Way is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Way's guard.
Smith throws a strike but Way rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Way manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Smith wants to control from the top but Way keeps moving.
Way preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Way uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Way!#REVB#
Smith 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#
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Way regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Way avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Way down. #ROC#
Way is rocked!
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Way is trying to buck Smith off.#T2#
Smith landing a few strikes.
Way is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Way some visible discomfort.
Smith scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Way is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smith can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: FARTMMA 93
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zonta.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zonta connects with a crisp jab.
Zonta throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Zonta jabs at Smith's body.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Zonta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zonta throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Zonta.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.#T1#
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Zonta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zonta.
Zonta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zonta misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Zonta tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
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 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zonta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Zonta cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith slips under a jab from Zonta.
A jab from Zonta does it's job there.
Smith slips a jab from Zonta.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zonta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Zonta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Good exchange - Zonta coming out on top.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Zonta 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 takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zonta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zonta misses with a shot to the body
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zonta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Zonta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Zonta finds it's target.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Zonta is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Zonta misses its intended target.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Zonta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Zonta lands.
Zonta 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 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zonta.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
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#
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith moves forwards but Zonta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zonta scores with a jab.
Zonta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Zonta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zonta looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Zonta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zonta lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. #T1#
A left lands for Zonta.
Zonta tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zonta has a takedown stuffed.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zonta.
Zonta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zonta moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith moves out of range as Zonta strikes.
Smith misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peter Zonta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zonta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Zonta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Zonta.
Zonta loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Zonta defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zonta throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Zonta fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Zonta lands with a cross.
Zonta misses with a left hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zonta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zonta scores with a shot to the body.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Zonta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Zonta scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Zonta.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Zonta punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Zonta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zonta looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Zonta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Zonta takes the fight into the clinch.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zonta down to the mat. Zonta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zonta scores with a jab.
Zonta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zonta misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Zonta cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Zonta moves away and avoids it.
Zonta throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Zonta lands with an overhand left.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#T1#
Zonta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zonta to the ground. Smith is now in Zonta's guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is working Zonta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith postures up in Zonta's guard and throws a big left but Zonta blocks it.
Smith prevents Zonta from getting back to his feet.
Smith works over Zonta with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.
Zonta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Zonta is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zonta prevents it.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zonta can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Zonta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Zonta blocks nicely.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Smith wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.
Smith won't allow Zonta to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up in Zonta's guard and throws a big left but Zonta blocks it.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Zonta blocks nicely. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Zonta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Zonta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta is trying to keep Smith in close.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta 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 87
Date: Feb 28, 2020

#R1#
Zan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zan 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.
Zan blocks a jab.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Zan counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.
Smith connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith cracks Zan with a good jab.
Zan 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.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Zan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zan blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.#T2#
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Zan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Zan's guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Zan has wrist control.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Zan has wrist control.
Zan controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zan controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zan looking for a sweep. Not yet Zan, not yet.
Smith works over Zan with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Zan has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Zan tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Zan misses.
Smith slips a jab from Zan.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Smith.#T1#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith trying to control but Zan is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith distracts Zan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Zan wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Zan's brow.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zan's head.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith works over Zan with some ground and pound from guard.
Zan trying to control the position here.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Zan keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Zan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Zan looking to control but Smith passes into half guard.
Zan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Zan tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Zan is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zan taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Zan is having none of it.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zan is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zan sprawls well. Zan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Zan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Zan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Zan misses.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith goes for a double leg but Zan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zan continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Zan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zan can do to turn this around?
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.#T2#
Zan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Zan tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Zan's hands, connecting with Zan's forehead.
Zan tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Zan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Smith postures up in Zan's guard and throws a big left but Zan blocks it.
Zan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zan has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith works over Zan with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zan's head.
Smith stands up over Zan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!

Event: FARTMMA 80:
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Jab, jab by Tverdovskiy - just one landing.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Tverdovskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy obviously looking to wear him down.
Tverdovskiy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
It looked like Tverdovskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Tverdovskiy lands the left hand.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Tverdovskiy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That kick from Tverdovskiy tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tverdovskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tverdovskiy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Tverdovskiy back against the cage. #T1#
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Tverdovskiy cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith looking to stall.
Tverdovskiy scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Tverdovskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to stall but Tverdovskiy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Smith.
Nice elbow from Tverdovskiy.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a body punch. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith working aggressively here.
Tverdovskiy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Smith letting Tverdovskiy take a breather here.
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. #T3#
Tverdovskiy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up James Smith's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Tverdovskiy gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Tverdovskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Tverdovskiy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Tverdovskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right to the head.
Tverdovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Tverdovskiy lands with a short shot to the head.
Tverdovskiy lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Tverdovskiy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. #CUT#
The cut above James Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Our sources have told us that Tverdovskiy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith tries to stall but Tverdovskiy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tverdovskiy. #CUT#
James Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FARTMMA 76
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Smith throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Roy Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Johnson looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Johnson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: RapidFC 54
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Nevrakis misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nevrakis misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantinos Nevrakis has been cut.
A jab from Nevrakis does it's job there.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nevrakis.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith takes one on the button.
Nevrakis misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nevrakis throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nevrakis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nevrakis throws a big shot that misses.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nevrakis cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nevrakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith lands with a hook. Nevrakis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nevrakis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Nevrakis slips under a jab from Smith.
As Smith tries to get set, Nevrakis tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Nevrakis misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevrakis lands with a shot to the body.
Nevrakis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nevrakis.
Nevrakis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Konstantinos Nevrakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nevrakis throws a good cross that connects.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevrakis.
Nevrakis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nevrakis tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Nevrakis misses with an uppercut.
Nevrakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nevrakis misses with a double jab.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nevrakis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Nevrakis throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nevrakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Nevrakis misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Nevrakis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Nevrakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevrakis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nevrakis's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nevrakis tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom.
Nevrakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Nevrakis's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantinos Nevrakis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nevrakis being controlled here, momentarily.
Nevrakis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom.
Nevrakis keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Nevrakis striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Nevrakis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nevrakis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nevrakis 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.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Nevrakis trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith with a hook.
Nevrakis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Nevrakis misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nevrakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith wants to clinch up but Nevrakis keeps it at a distance.
Smith with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Nevrakis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Nevrakis is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Nevrakis misses the target.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevrakis moves away.#T3#
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Nevrakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Nevrakis throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevrakis throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Nevrakis seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Smith drops Nevrakis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nevrakis 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.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nevrakis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nevrakis is trying to get back to half guard.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nevrakis throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T4#
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
A big shot lands for Smith! That's hurt Nevrakis! Will he recover? Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: RapidFC 48
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Neves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Neves is out of range.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Neves's head back.
Neves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith tries to bum rush Neves with a series of wild strikes but Neves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Neves instigates a clinch. #TD#
Neves decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Neves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Neves 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Neves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith postures up. #T1#
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Neves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith works over Neves with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Neves's head.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Neves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Neves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Neves is looking for a sweep.
Neves is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Neves struggling a bit here.
Neves is looking for a sweep.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Neves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neves struggling a bit here.
Neves tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #T3#
Neves is working hard here to advance position.
Smith working away.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith grinds an elbow into Neves's temple.
Neves wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Neves is rocked!
Neves gets back to half guard.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Neves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Neves's head.
Smith lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Neves! More strikes land and this one is all over! Smith jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: RapidFC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Hughes sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hughes misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith with a poor takedown
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Seymour Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith slips under a jab.#T1#
Smith shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Hughes misses its target.#T2#
Smith tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Hughes gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Hughes manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith is working Hughes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hughes 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.
Hughes is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hughes looking to control. #SUB#
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hughes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Smith is controlling Hughes's posture.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seymour Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James 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 scores with a jab to the head.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Seymour Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hughes misses with the combination.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Hughes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.#T1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seymour Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Hughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.#T2#
Smith takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a slapping body shot. #T3##TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hughes 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 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seymour Hughes!
A pretty intense looking Seymour Hughes took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: RapidFC 42
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Waters misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Waters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Waters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Waters.
Waters shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Waters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Waters seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith grinds an elbow into Waters's temple.
Waters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Smith is putting a hurting on Waters here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Smith just content to control the position.
Waters stops Smith from passing to mount.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Waters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Waters tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Waters taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Waters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Waters's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith working Waters over with strikes.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Waters looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
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!
Waters gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Smith winds up and cracks Waters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Waters 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 wants to pass to mount but Waters is defending the position.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Waters has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smith escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smith!
A lull in the action here as Smith stalls from top position.#T4#
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Waters is trying to improve his position.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Waters to see if he's OK.
Waters takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Waters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Waters on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Waters taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes. #ROC#
Waters is rocked!
Smith in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Waters looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Smith turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: Rapid Fight Night 10
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Smith fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Brown looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Brown 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 Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brown is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
Smith is trying to break free. #T1#
Brown is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Smith can't escape the position. #SUB#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is really stuck here. #SUB#
Brown 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 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RapidFC 37
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xavier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Xavier, which made it look bad.
Xavier misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Xavier.#TD#
Xavier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xavier wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xavier's best efforts.
Smith moves into full guard.
Xavier is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Xavier throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Xavier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xavier is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xavier defends well.
Xavier preventing the sweep.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Xavier trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Xavier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Xavier taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Xavier has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xavier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Xavier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xavier working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Xavier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Xavier postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith pulls Xavier in close to prevent any damage.
Xavier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully. #T4#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith wants to sweep here but Xavier controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xavier stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xavier swivels and escapes.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xavier sprawls well. Xavier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Xavier moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Xavier dominated that round.
That's time! Xavier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Xavier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xavier as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Xavier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Xavier's guard.#SUB#
Xavier pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Xavier!
After winning the bout, Jack Xavier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RapidFC 33
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1##CL#
Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ambe throws a head punch that misses.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ambe.
Ambe lands an uppercut.
Ambe effectively controlling the action here.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ambe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ambe is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambe down to the mat. Ambe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.#TD#
Ambe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Smith controlling Ambe's posture.
Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ambe trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ambe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ambe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ambe throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ambe is stalling in the full guard.
Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ambe landing some decent shots from guard.
Ambe passes into half guard. #T3#
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambe.
Smith wants to improve his position but Ambe is controlling well.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Ambe wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Ambe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ambe 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.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there. #T4#
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ambe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ambe content to control rather than advance.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ambe 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.
Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control.
Ambe stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ambe won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Ambe tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ambe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ambe's guard.
Ambe pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Ambe wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Ambe controlling Smith's posture.
Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.
Ambe working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.
Smith cracks Ambe with a solid left hand.
Ambe is trying to keep Smith in close.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith stops Ambe from standing up.
Smith won't allow Ambe to sweep him here.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ambe working a defensive guard here.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ambe is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ambe's guard. #REVB#
Ambe is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith prevents Ambe from getting back to his feet.
Ambe 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#
Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith manages to get to full 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!
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe content to stall in guard here.
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.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is pulling down on Ambe's head. It's preventing any offense from Ambe, at least for the moment.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ambe throws a big right hand that misses.
Ambe trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to keep Ambe in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ambe's corner calls for a 1-2. Ambe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.#TD#
Ambe tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ambe rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Ambe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith wants a takedown.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Ambe misses with the head strike. #TD#
Ambe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ambe trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ambe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ambe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ambe's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
Ambe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith postures up in Ambe's guard and throws a big left but Ambe blocks it. #T1#
Ambe wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Ambe looking to control.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ambe's head.
Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ambe wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ambe's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.
Smith is in close to Ambe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ambe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Ambe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith stands up over Ambe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ambe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Ambe is trying to get back to half guard.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Smith working the head with strikes.
Ambe tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Ambe holds on to Smith's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ambe tries to improve position but can't.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ambe can't do much from the bottom here.
Ambe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ambe is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith controlling the position from side mount.
Smith is working Ambe over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Ambe can't do much from the bottom here.
Ambe is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ambe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ambe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Ambe is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ambe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ambe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith scores with punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambe 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe took some time post fight to say the following; 'Fuck why not james smith again?'.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 10
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Bowman throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Bowman misses with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Bowman's head coaches at No Limit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bowman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bowman wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Bowman. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Bowman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daquan Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bowman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Bowman blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bowman 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.
Smith postures up in Bowman's guard and throws a big left but Bowman blocks it.
Smith works over Bowman with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Bowman is keeping the position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith stays in close to Bowman's body and controls the position.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bowman can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bowman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Bowman's hands, connecting with Bowman's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Bowman's temple.
Bowman is trying to control but can't.
Smith is controlling the pace. #T3#
Smith thows a huge punch but Bowman dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith winds up and cracks Bowman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bowman trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Bowman trying to control but Smith postures up.
Bowman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Bowman's temple. #T4#
Bowman taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Bowman trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bowman is trying is best to control the position here.
Bowman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bowman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Bowman throws out a powerful jab.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Bowman counters with a stiff right hand.
Daquan Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowman as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Bowman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowman sprawls well. Bowman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowman defends it nicely.#T1#
Smith tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowman.
Smith tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bowman is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith with the ground and pound but Bowman uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Smith stands up over Bowman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowman is keeping the position for now.
Smith trying to control but Bowman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Bowman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Bowman is keeping the position.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bowman is trying to keep Smith in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith fails with the takedown
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Bowman is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Bowman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bowman.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Smith misses with a takedown
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.
Bowman lands a head kick!
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBowman.
Bowman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daquan Bowman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Bowman counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowman tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daquan Bowman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowman sprawls well. Bowman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Bowman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bowman lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Daquan Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Bowman misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bowman.#TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bowman's guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Smith postures up in Bowman's guard and throws a big left but Bowman blocks it.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Bowman blocks nicely.
Bowman working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Bowman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Smith is putting a hurting on Bowman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Bowman is trying to get back to half guard.
Bowman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Bowman's head but Bowman avoids it well.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bowman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Bowman is rocked!
Smith grinds an elbow into Bowman's temple.
Oh Bowman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowman struggling a bit here.
Smith working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Smith in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bowman looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Smith turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 5
Date: May 08, 2019

#R1##TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zan is looking to improve his position.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith passes into side control, despite Zan's attempt to control the position.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zan is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Zan is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. #T1#
Zan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith controls the position.
Zan tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Zan struggling a bit here.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Zan struggling a bit here.
Zan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom.
Smith is putting a hurting on Zan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Zan tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zan taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zan is trying to improve his position.
Smith cracks Zan with a big elbow.
Zan wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith grinds an elbow into Zan's temple.
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!
Zan can't do much from the bottom here.
Zan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith cracks Zan with a big right hand but Zan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Zan is defending well.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zan looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zan taking shots to the head.
Zan is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith cracks Zan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Zan is rocked!
Zan can't escape the position.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Zan is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zan's face.
Zan tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Zan seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith trying to control but Zan is having none of it.
Zan working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith with a poor takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
letting Zan counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zan circles away.
Zan works Smith's body with a nice hook.
James Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
letting Zan counter with a right hand.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Zan counters with a left to the body.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zan.
Nice uppercut there from Zan.
Zan works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Zan sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zan as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zan can do to turn this around?
Zan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.#T1#
Zan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Zan does it's job there.
Zan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zan lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Zan.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zan pinned against the cage. Zan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zan throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Zan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zan jabs at Smith's body.
Zan thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Zan connects with a body shot.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Zan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Zan finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zan scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Zan thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Smith tries for a takedown but Zan circles away easily
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tan Zan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zan works the jab nicely.
Zan thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Zan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Zan with a hook.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zan works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Zan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith fails with the takedown.
A left lands for Zan.
Zan lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zan lands a jab to the nose.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Zan lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Zan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.#TD#
Zan gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Zan manages to retain guard.
Smith is working Zan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zan has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith prevents Zan from getting back to his feet.
Smith stands up over Zan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zan's head.
Smith lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zan is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith in the domination position with Zan hanging on.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zan tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Zan taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Zan is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Zan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zan can't do much from the bottom here.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zan can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zan is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith is putting a hurting on Zan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zan tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith grinds an elbow into Zan's temple.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Zan denies him. #T4#
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith cracks Zan with a big right hand but Zan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zan is trying to improve his position.
Zan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith working the head with strikes.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Tan Zan!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Tan Zan!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tan Zan!

Tan Zan wins by unanimous decision!
Tan Zan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Blood. Those never looked like landing.
Blood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blood looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Blood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like James Smith has been cut.#TD#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blood to the ground. Smith is now in Blood's guard.
Blood is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blood. #REVB#
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.
Smith throwing shots but Blood is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blood defending well though.
Smith wants to control but Blood is keeping him busy.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Blood's head.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blood wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith passes to side control.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blood some visible discomfort.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blood to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blood to escape.
Smith lands an elbow. #T2#
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Blood taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Blood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blood can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith controls the position.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Blood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Smith grinds an elbow into Blood's temple.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Blood seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blood down.
Smith advances to full mount.
Blood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Blood is rocked!
Smith drops a big elbow. That's hurt Blood! More shots from Smith and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Stepanovich actively working from the bottom here.
Stepanovich trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stepanovich taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stepanovich keeps working. #T1#
Stepanovich taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stepanovich wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stepanovich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stepanovich wants to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Stepanovich defending well. #T2#
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stepanovich taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Smith is trying to control. Stepanovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stepanovich taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Stepanovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stepanovich moves into full guard.
Stepanovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Stepanovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith is in close to Stepanovich's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Stepanovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Stepanovich's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Stepanovich is retaining full guard.
Stepanovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.#SUB#
Stepanovich 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.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stepanovich pinned against the cage. Stepanovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice straight punches there by Stepanovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stepanovich.#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is in close to Stepanovich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stepanovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Stepanovich 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. #T1#
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stepanovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stepanovich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Smith.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Stepanovich's temple.
Stepanovich taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard. #T2#
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith prevents Stepanovich from improving his position.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Stepanovich is defending the position. #SUB#
Stepanovich actively working from the bottom here.
Stepanovich trying to control here.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Stepanovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Stepanovich is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Stepanovich's temple.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith working Stepanovich over with strikes.
Stepanovich wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Stepanovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith working over Stepanovich with some ground and pound. Stepanovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Stepanovich is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stepanovich avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith winds up and cracks Stepanovich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith working Stepanovich over with strikes.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Stepanovich is rocked!#SUB#
Stepanovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stepanovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith shoots in but Stepanovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense.
Nevzorov Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stepanovich shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Stepanovich finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Stepanovich lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Stepanovich is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanovich looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Stepanovich has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Stepanovich looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stepanovich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Stepanovich is not content to let Smith control the position.#SUB#
Stepanovich looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Stepanovich actively working from the bottom here.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Stepanovich is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is nestled in close to Stepanovich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Stepanovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stepanovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nevzorov Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Stepanovich quite badly. Stepanovich pulls Smith in close trying to recover. Smith postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Stepanovich on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Stepanovich doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1##TD#
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yamamoto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've been hearing good reports from Yamamoto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Yamamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Yamamoto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yamamoto but great work by Smith.
Yamamoto is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Yamamoto gets back to half guard.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto gets full guard.
Smith works over Yamamoto with some ground and pound from guard.#T1##SUB#
Yamamoto is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Yamamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yamamoto's head.#SUB#
Yamamoto working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Yamamoto 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. #SUB#
Yamamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Smith is in close to Yamamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith distracts Yamamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Yamamoto's brow. #T3#
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto is working hard here to advance position.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yamamoto's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.
Yamamoto is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamamoto wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Yamamoto's temple.
Smith trying to control the action but Yamamoto is working from the bottom. #T4#
Yamamoto has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith working Yamamoto over with strikes.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 working over Yamamoto with some ground and pound. Yamamoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James 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 shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamamoto defends well and Smith ends up having to push Yamamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Yamamoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Yamamoto's legs - danger averted.
Yamamoto has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yamamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Yamamoto is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Yamamoto has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Yamamoto is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Yamamoto is rocked!#SUB#
Yamamoto 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.
Oh Yamamoto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Yamamoto's brow.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Smith loads up on a big left hand. Yamamoto felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Smith looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Yamamoto can't hide his disappointment, as Smith celebrates the victory.

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

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
McGregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGregor.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGregor thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.#TD2#
Smith feints and as McGregor raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
McGregor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGregor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGregor after a bit of a struggle.
McGregor lands with a left to the head. #T1#
McGregor working Smith over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGregor jabs at Smith's body.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
McGregor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
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 gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGregor counters with a leg kick.
Smith avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage. #T2#
Nice body punch from McGregor. #TD2#
McGregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
McGregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith lands a couple of digs.#ES#
McGregor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
McGregor lands a nice elbow.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Smith feints and as McGregor raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGregor is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGregor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith prevents McGregor from standing back up. #T4#
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Smith there. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith stops McGregor from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
McGregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but McGregor is working away.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McGregor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
McGregor taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Smith is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith landing strikes.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGregor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McGregor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
McGregor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
McGregor taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Smith cracks McGregor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Smith scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh McGregor is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smith can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: IFA 25:04
Date: Apr 25, 2019

#R1##CL#
Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ambe lands with a right to the head.
Ambe is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Ambe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ambe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ambe avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Ambe stalling in the clinch.
Ambe gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Ambe is stalling here.
Ambe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith letting Ambe take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ambe tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Ambe is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambe down to the mat. Ambe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ambe as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Ambe gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ambe - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Ambe.
Smith misses with the head strike. #BC#
Ambe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ambe clinches.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ambe is defending well.
Ambe lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Ambe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ambe wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Ambe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith wants to control but Ambe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ambe working some strikes from top position.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith seems keen to control Ambe's posture.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Ambe slips an elbow through the middle.
Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Ambe defends easily.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ambe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there.
Smith is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ambe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Ambe forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Ambe content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Ambe pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ambe as Smith tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ambe is defending well.
Ambe effectively controlling the action here.
Ambe 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 short body shot lands from Ambe as the two fighters clinch.
Smith wants a takedown.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Ambe as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Ambe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe dominated that round.
That's time! Ambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ambe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ambe wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Ambe closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Ambe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Ambe has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ambe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Ambe dives into Smith's guard.
Ambe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is trying to keep Ambe in close.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Ambe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.#T1#
Ambe throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking to control.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
Ambe lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ambe trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ambe works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Ambe content to stall in guard here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ambe won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Ambe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ambe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Ambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Ambe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ambe throwing strikes but missing.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Ambe working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ambe's head.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is working Ambe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Ambe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ambe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ambe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ambe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith takes one on the button.#CL#
Ambe clinches with his opponent.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambe fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Ambe lands a nice uppercut.
Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Ambe as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Ambe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Smith is not content to let Ambe control the position.
Nice strikes from Ambe there.
Ambe throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Ambe lands strikes from half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ambe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ambe's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith controlling well, preventing Ambe from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Smith lands punches and elbows.
Smith lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Smith.
Ambe tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
Ambe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Ambe.
Smith wants to hit a switch here but Ambe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Ambe with a couple of short strikes.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ambe tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #T2#
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Ambe working Smith over with strikes here.
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ambe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ambe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Ambe's attempts to control the action.
Smith tries to hold on but Ambe postures up.
Ambe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ambe raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Ambe content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ambe landing punches.
Ambe trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Ambe landing strikes from the mount.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Ambe's attempts to control the action.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ambe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe controlling from the top position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Ambe tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ambe 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: IFA 13:04
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Smith shoots in and drives through. Ambe sprawls well.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ambe tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ambe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Ambe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ambe to see if he's OK.
Ambe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ambe wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ambe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ambe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Ambe defends it.
Ambe wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ambe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ambe is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Smith is nestled in close to Ambe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith is nestled in close to Ambe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ambe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ambe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is working Ambe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith distracts Ambe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Smith distracts Ambe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Ambe 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.
Ambe 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.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith cracks Ambe with a solid left hand.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T4#
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ambe is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
Smith keeping full guard, as Ambe tries to pass. #SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ambe is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB#
Smith postures up.
Ambe wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Ambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ambe quickly recovers to half guard.
Ambe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Ambe has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Ambe wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ambe looking for submissions off his back.
Smith working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Ambe with the active half guard here but Smith passes nicely into side control.#T1#
Smith working the head with strikes.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ambe some visible discomfort.
Ambe is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ambe looks a forlorn figure.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith landing shots from mount. #ROC2#
Ambe is rocked!
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Ambe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Ambe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Ambe grimaces as he takes 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 scores with punches and elbows.
Ambe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Ambe tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Ambe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ambe seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Ambe's head.
Ambe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ambe 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. #T3#
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ambe's head.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Ambe working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving. #SUB#
Ambe is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith works over Ambe with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ambe's head.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Ambe wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith pushing down on Ambe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ambe is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Ambe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ambe wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smith shoots for a takedown but Ambe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ambe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ambe circles away.
Ambe is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Ambe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ambe is looking to counter punch.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.#TD2#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ambe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith prevents Ambe from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe is trying to escape back to his feet but Smith uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Smith controls the position.#T1#
Ambe is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ambe looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
Ambe is trying to escape the mount.
Smith looking to finish Ambe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ambe!
Smith lands with some strikes.
Ambe is looking to get to half guard.
Ambe is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome! #CUT2#
It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.
Smith drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ambe! More shots from Smith and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!
Scar Ambe spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck all ya lll'.

Event: IFA 30:03
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson 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.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#SUB2#
Johnson 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.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Smith pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Smith 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#
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Smith wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Johnson trying to control.#SUB2#
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Johnson trying to control.#T4#
Johnson is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Johnson keeps control of the position easily here as Smith tries to buck him off.
Smith tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Johnson is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Johnson'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##TD#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Smith distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Smith stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #T1#
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson pulls Smith in to control the position. #SUB2#
Johnson 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.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Johnson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #T3#
Johnson trying to control.#SUB2#
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smith tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Smith scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Smith postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Johnson covers up, he's hurt! Smith keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Smith and the ref steps in to end the fight! Smith can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: IFA : 14:03
Date: Mar 14, 2019

#R1#
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Tropper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tropper misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Tropper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Tropper swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A slow jab from Tropper misses its intended target.
Smith slips under a jab from Tropper.
Tropper throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith tries to bum rush Tropper with a series of wild strikes but Tropper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Tropper sprawls well.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tropper tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tropper to the ground. Tropper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tropper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tropper misses with a looping left.
Tropper throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Tropper is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tropper misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Tropper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tropper trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Tropper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tropper throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tropper lands an upkick as Smith stands over him.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Tropper throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Tropper 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. #SUB2#
Tropper looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tropper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith stands up over Tropper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Tropper wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tropper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tropper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Tropper is rocked!
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tropper is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Tropper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tropper seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith trying to control the action but Tropper is working from the bottom.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Tropper's head. #SUB2#
Tropper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Tropper wants to control but Smith is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Tropper actively working from the bottom here.
Tropper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tropper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith cracks Tropper with a solid left hand.
Smith wants to control from the top but Tropper keeps moving.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform us that Tropper has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tropper has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Tropper.
Tropper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tropper moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
James Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Tropper won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Tropper works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tropper has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Tropper 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.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith distracts Tropper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Tropper working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Tropper tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Tropper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smith trying to control the action but Tropper is working from the bottom.
Tropper wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tropper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tropper working a defensive guard here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith postures up.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tropper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tropper trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Tropper is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tropper wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith cracks Tropper with a solid left hand.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
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 gets to his feet and stands over Tropper, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tropper felt that one! Smith unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tropper from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: Ab21
Date: Feb 17, 2019

#R1##CL#
Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Ambe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Ambe.
Ambe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.#CL#
Ambe closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe throws a head punch that misses.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ambe has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Ambe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ambe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ambe looking for submissions off his back.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ambe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Ambe wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Ambe's hands, connecting with Ambe's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Ambe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Ambe tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#T2#
Ambe is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ambe avoid being mounted?
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ambe has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ambe punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Ambe looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ambe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith not doing much here.
Ambe is trying to control but can't.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Ambe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ambe wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ambe is looking to improve his position.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ambe is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ambe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith winds up and cracks Ambe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ambe trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Ambe's hands, connecting with Ambe's forehead.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ambe trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Ambe is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Ambe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ambe's head.
Smith is working Ambe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ambe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Smith is sitting in close to Ambe's body. Ambe has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ambe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scar Ambe!
Our winner, Scar Ambe, 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: AB19
Date: Feb 06, 2019

#R1#
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Garcia rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcia fails to land the takedown.
Garcia fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Smith misses.
Garcia dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Garcia taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith cracks Garcia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Garcia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Garcia is rocked!
Smith cracks Garcia with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Smith immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Garcia is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: AB13 Culpi v Guedes
Date: Jan 16, 2019

#R1#
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Invader as Smith shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Invader as Smith shoots in.
Invader tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Invader moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Invader is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Invader down to the mat. Invader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Invader moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Invader stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Invader tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Invader gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Invader wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.#TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Invader was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Invader looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Invader looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Invader's hands, connecting with Invader's forehead.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Invader is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is taking a breather. Invader says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Invader on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Smith is thwarting Invader's attempts to control the position.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Invader is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Invader is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Invader's hands, connecting with Invader's forehead.
Invader is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Invader is hurt! He's hurt bad - Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Invader from any more punishment! Congratulations to Smith! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: Alcabeat6: champions unite
Date: Dec 21, 2018

#R1#
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith motions for Johnson to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends and breaks Smith's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Johnson!
John Johnson is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Alcabeat4
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Blood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith with the counter takedown but Blood avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blood as he jumps to the side.
Blood cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Blood shows good takedown defense.
Blood lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Blood lands an overhand right.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivan Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Blood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Blood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ivan Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Blood's head but Blood avoids it well.
Blood is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. #T1#
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Smith is putting a hurting on Blood here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Blood tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Blood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#
Blood is rocked!
Blood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Blood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Blood is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smith can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: Alcabeat2
Date: Nov 16, 2018

#R1#
Smith misses with a body shot
and Quan counters with a one-two to the body.
Quan is breathing heavily.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
enabling Quan to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Quan gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Quan manages to retain guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Quan has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
My spies in ELITE Island Gym - All Elite Coaches inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Quan is rocked!
Smith stands up over Quan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Quan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stands up over Quan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith gets to his feet and stands over Quan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Quan felt that one! Smith unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Quan from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018

#R1#
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garcia sprawls and moves away.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garcia lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1##TD#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garcia!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Garcia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Garcia wants to try and get back to his feet.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garcia's face.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Garcia is rocked!
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Garcia is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Garcia badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Smith around the waist but Smith pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Smith is the winner by TKO! Smith jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

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