Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 123 - Power Vs Volkov
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Loco looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Loco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Loco and move into the clinch position.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Smith throws a combination. Loco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Loco misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Loco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Loco blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loco.
Smith throws a right and a left that Loco avoids nicely. #TD#
Loco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is trying to buck Loco off.#T2#
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loco fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3##SUB#
Loco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Loco trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Loco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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 looking to regain half guard here but Loco keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith regains half guard.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Loco in particular looking to stall.
Smith is looking to control Loco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Loco wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe 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#
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loco.
Smith throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a leg kick but Loco checks it.
Loco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad. #T1#
Loco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Loco. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Loco shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Loco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB#
Loco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Loco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Loco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Loco keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Loco has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Loco tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Loco trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Loco controls the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Loco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Loco is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Loco wants to control the action but instead Smith gets a body lock and reverses into Loco's guard! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loco circles away quickly and effectively.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Loco shrugs it off though.
Loco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Loco shoots in.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Loco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Loco working away.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is letting Loco control him for a moment.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Loco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Loco throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Loco is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Loco keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loco's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loco is on top in guard. #REVR#
Loco trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smith controlling the position.
Loco stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Loco throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith is trying to keep Loco in close. #SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loco is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loco trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Smith lands but Loco takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Mono Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFK 112 - Do Urden vs Kriel
Date: Aug 04, 2021

#R1#
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Fresh rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith jumps guard but Fresh stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fresh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fresh with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Fresh is having none of it.
Fresh looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fresh from controlling successfully. #SU#
Fresh stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Fresh or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Fresh doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Fresh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Fresh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Fresh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith thuds his right hand into Fresh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fresh wants to clinch.
Fresh connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fresh at a distance.
Fresh tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Fresh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Fresh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fresh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fresh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Fresh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Smith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fresh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fresh wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fresh. #CL#
Fresh clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Fresh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Fresh stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fresh is looking for a takedown.
Fresh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Fresh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to pull guard but Fresh won't allow it.
Fresh lands with a short shot to the head.
Fresh tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fresh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fresh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fresh off to one side.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Smith throws a right and a left that Fresh avoids nicely.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fresh tries to clinch but Smith moves away #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.

Fresh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Fresh gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Fresh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith managing to control the position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Fresh tries to pass.
Fresh trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fresh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fresh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Fresh shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Fresh closes the distance and clinches.
Fresh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fresh misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Fresh decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh looking for a sweep. Not yet Fresh, not yet. #SUB#
Fresh 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 is pushing down on Fresh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fresh is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Fresh tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2#
Smith decides to stand and escape the position.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Fresh drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Fresh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Fresh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Fresh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fresh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fresh backs up against the cage. #T2#
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fresh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Fresh throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Fresh moves into the clinch successfully.
Fresh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Fresh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fresh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Fresh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#SUB#
Fresh 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.#T3#
Fresh 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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Fresh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Smith stands and steps away. Fresh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fresh fails with the takedown.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice combination there by Smith. #TD#
Fresh gets the takedown into side control.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet here but Fresh is keeping cool and he's managed to take Smith's back.#SUB#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fresh. #SUB#
Fresh is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Fresh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Fresh looking for the RNC.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith trying to control the action but Fresh just sinks the hooks in.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 a swing at Fresh's ribcage but misses.
Fresh throws a body kick that misses.
Fresh shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith stuns Fresh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thor Fresh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Fresh counters by clinching up.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fresh lands with a light punch inside.
Fresh can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fresh is keeping busy.
Smith is working for takedown but Fresh is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Smith gets control of Fresh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fresh pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Fresh is controlling the pace.
Thor Fresh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fresh trying to work for an americana but Smith has managed to regain full guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Fresh tries to pass.
Smith trying to control the position.
Fresh throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Fresh wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #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.
Fresh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fresh tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fresh rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Fresh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fresh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Fresh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith is trying to keep Fresh in close.
Fresh working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Fresh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fresh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fresh lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Fresh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fresh blocks a leg kick.
Fresh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fresh is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fresh dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Fresh's head and hops out.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fresh with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Fresh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fresh fails to land the takedown.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fresh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fresh backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fresh is looking to clinch.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fresh wants to clinch.
Thor Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fresh.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Thor Fresh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fresh misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fresh tries to clinch up.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fresh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fresh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
Joe Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 98 - Dokov Vs Kriel
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Draven wants to clinch.
Draven misses with a wild combination.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draven. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a swing at Draven's ribcage but misses.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Draven clinches up against the cage.
Draven just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Draven lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven misses with a body kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draven was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.#T1##CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Draven has taken the fight into the clinch.
Draven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Draven has him pressed against the cage.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Draven up against the cage.#BC#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eric Draven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draven misses with a series of wild punches.
Draven is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that Draven avoids nicely. #CL#
Draven moves into the clinch.
Draven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Draven prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Draven's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Draven manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Draven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Draven lands with a left to the head.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Draven pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.
Smith avoids the head kick by Draven. #CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Draven. Draven maintains the clinch.
Draven throws an elbow that misses.
Draven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Draven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Draven throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a counter combo.#T3#
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draven connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Draven tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Draven tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Draven wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Draven shakes him off and moves away.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith looks for the body kick but Draven saw that one coming.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Draven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Draven does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Draven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Draven shakes him off and moves away.
Draven throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Draven is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Draven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Draven, which made it look bad. #CL#
Draven moves into the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith is working for takedown but Draven is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Draven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Draven dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Draven moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.#CL#
Draven rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Draven rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Draven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draven doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Draven tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Draven fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Draven misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Draven forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Draven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Draven looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith tries to stall but Draven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith has Draven pressed against the cage.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Draven.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but Draven forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Draven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith slows down the pace here. #BC#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Draven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2##CL#
Draven rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Draven throws an elbow that misses.
Draven is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Draven into the cage.
Draven slowing the pace effectively.
Smith tries to pull guard but Draven won't allow it.
Draven throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Draven stalling the fight.
Draven prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Draven taking a breather. #BC#
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Draven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Eric Draven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Draven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Draven backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Draven manages to avoid it all.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Draven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Draven 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.
Eric Draven is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Draven's ribs.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Draven moved away.#T4#
Smith throws a right hand that Draven ducks under and follows up with a left that Draven also avoids with ease.
As Smith tries to get set, Draven tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Draven rather than just go for the knockout.
Draven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.#CL#
Draven moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Draven fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Draven throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Draven clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Draven just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Draven dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Draven is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Draven.
Draven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Draven counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Draven misses with a double jab
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Draven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draven tries to clinch there but Smith circles away. #T1##CL#
Draven takes the fight into the clinch.
Draven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Draven is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Draven controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Draven manages to break the clinch.
Draven is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Draven wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Draven has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draven tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Draven wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith moves out of range as Draven throws a body kick.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Draven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draven wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Draven counters with a body kick.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Draven wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Draven does no damage.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draven was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Eric Draven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Draven pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Eric Draven has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith tries to pull guard but Draven won't allow it.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.
Draven prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Smith is trying to pull guard but Draven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Draven has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith thumps Draven with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Draven tries to clinch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Draven has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Draven.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Draven, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!
Eric Draven took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 83 - Shamrock vs Dacre
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Letaivu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith takes a swing at Letaivu's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letaivu was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Letaivu tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Letaivu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Letaivu.
Letaivu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Letaivu misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letaivu throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Letaivu jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Letaivu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith avoids the body shot from Letaivu. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Letaivu tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Letaivu steps away.
Pascal Letaivu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Letaivu.
Letaivu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Letaivu.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu.
Letaivu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Letaivu throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Letaivu moves out of range easily.
Letaivu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Letaivu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith blocks a jab.#T2#
Letaivu throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Letaivu throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Letaivu is predictable there
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Letaivu.
A slow jab from Letaivu misses its intended target.
Letaivu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Letaivu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith throws a series of punches but Letaivu avoids them all with ease.
Letaivu misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Letaivu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Letaivu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Letaivu is looking to clinch.
Letaivu throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Letaivu.
Letaivu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith. #T3#
Nice jab there from Letaivu.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith throws a combination. Letaivu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pascal Letaivu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Letaivu's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Letaivu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Letaivu lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Letaivu throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Smith misses. #T4#
Letaivu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Letaivu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Letaivu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Letaivu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Letaivu misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Letaivu scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith misses with a hook. Letaivu ducked under it nicely.
Letaivu cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Letaivu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Letaivu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Letaivu lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Letaivu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith slips under a jab from Letaivu.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Letaivu rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith misses the jab.
Letaivu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Letaivu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Letaivu.
Letaivu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Letaivu misses the shot to the body.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Letaivu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pascal Letaivu is winning the standup battle so far.
Letaivu digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Letaivu throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Letaivu throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Smith's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Letaivu dives in looking to finish as Smith flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Letaivu's strikes! Letaivu is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Smith's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Smith was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Letaivu!
Pascal Letaivu took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 70 - Williams Vs Harper
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1#
Irrawaddy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Irrawaddy.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Irrawaddy fails to land.
Irrawaddy tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irrawaddy 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.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A jab from Irrawaddy finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the body from Irrawaddy misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Irrawaddy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irrawaddy scores with a body shot.
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Irrawaddy sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith sizes up Irrawaddy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Irrawaddy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch.#T2#
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Smith throws a low kick but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Irrawaddy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Smith scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Irrawaddy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy slips a straight right by Smith.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Irrawaddy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irrawaddy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irrawaddy tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Irrawaddy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith moves forwards but Irrawaddy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irrawaddy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Irrawaddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Irrawaddy lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irrawaddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irrawaddy to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy's corner calls for a 1-2. Irrawaddy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Smith throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
That's time! Irrawaddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Irrawaddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith is looking to chop away at Irrawaddy's legs.
A combination from Irrawaddy does no damage.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Irrawaddy cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.
Irrawaddy 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.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irrawaddy cracks Smith with a good jab.#CL#
Irrawaddy moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Irrawaddy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irrawaddy.#BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Irrawaddy backs away looking to recover.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irrawaddy's head.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Irrawaddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fails with the takedown
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Smith is rocked!#CL#
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Irrawaddy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Irrawaddy finish him?
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Irrawaddy walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ken Irrawaddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.#T2#
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irrawaddy.
It looked like Irrawaddy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Irrawaddy smiles and moves away.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Irrawaddy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Ken Irrawaddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irrawaddy avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irrawaddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Irrawaddy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ken Irrawaddy is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Irrawaddy.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Irrawaddy.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Irrawaddy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith cracks Irrawaddy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.#T4#
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Irrawaddy moves out of range easily.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irrawaddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irrawaddy misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Irrawaddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Irrawaddy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Irrawaddy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Irrawaddy misses.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Smith slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
As Irrawaddy backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it all.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook 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.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Irrawaddy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Irrawaddy misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Irrawaddy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith tries to bum rush Irrawaddy with a series of wild strikes but Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Irrawaddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Smith blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Irrawaddy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Irrawaddy misses its intended target.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Smith misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Irrawaddy saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Irrawaddy slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith slips under a jab.
Irrawaddy sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Irrawaddy avoids it this time.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy avoids them all with ease.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice combination there by Irrawaddy.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Irrawaddy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Irrawaddy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Smith.
Irrawaddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irrawaddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Irrawaddy lands a body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Irrawaddy steps away.#T4#
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Irrawaddy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Irrawaddy has managed to clinch.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irrawaddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Irrawaddy 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.
Irrawaddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Irrawaddy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irrawaddy stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Irrawaddy with a nice head shot there.
Irrawaddy with a nice head shot there.
Irrawaddy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Irrawaddy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irrawaddy 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: OFK 65 - Kasamsun Vs Power
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Gay G shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gay G's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Gay G manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gay G loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gay G in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gay G slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Gay G thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Gay G missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gay G defends it easily.
Gay G tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Gay G is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gay G is aware though and is defending well.
Gay G throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay G's guard. #REVR#
Smith postures up. #T2#
Gay G wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Gay G working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
Gay G seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gay G misses with a body shot.
A jab from Gay G misses. #T3#
Gay G stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to clinch but Gay G is having none of it.
Gay G tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gay G.
Gay G connects with a crisp jab.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gay G just misses with a punch to the body.
Gay G defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Gay G.#CL#
Smith clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gay G fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gay G lands with a right hand.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay G misses with a straight left.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Gay G has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gay G's waist but Gay G gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Gay G.
Smith avoids the body shot from Gay G.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Gay G catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gay G.
As Gay G looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Gay G just gets out of the way.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay G throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gay G sprawls well. Gay G wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Gay G pushes him off.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gay G looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gay G scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Gay G in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gay G feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gay G throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gay G swivels and escapes.
And Gay G tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gay G connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gay G throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gay G.
Gay G getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gay G pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Gay G tries to get set, Smith tries to push him back and clinch up but Gay G manages to avoid the attempt.
Gay G throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay G fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gay G scores with a body shot.
Gay G swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith clobbers Gay G with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Gay G is quick to defend against it.
Smith looks for a takedown but Gay G sprawls well.
Gay G misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Gay G will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gay G scores with a shot to the body.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gay G misses with a straight left.
Gay G looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A head kick misses from Gay G.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
Gay G swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gay G defends well and Smith ends up having to push Gay G into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gay G tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gay G has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Gay G leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gay G utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Gay G misses with a knee strike.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay G lands with a left to the head.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Gay G.
Smith blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gay G pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gay G wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gay G scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith trying to control but Gay G postures up. #T3#
Gay G wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Gay G lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gay G slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.#SUB2#
Gay G is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith trying to control but Gay G postures up.
Gay G throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gay G is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gay G sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gay G trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Gay G forces his way into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Gay G throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gay G looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gay G throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith slips a jab from Gay G.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Gay G circles away.
Gay G circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gay G slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Gay G finds it's target.
Smith slips a straight right by Gay G.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gay G swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gay G lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Gay G as he connects with a hook.
Gay G misses with a looping left.
Gay G throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gay G.
Gay G swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay G misses with a body shot.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gay G feints the counter takedown.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gay G with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Smith tries to sprawl but Gay G drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gay G is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gay G.
Still in half guard, Gay G seems content to control.#T2#
Gay G slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Gay G sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith pushes Gay G off looking to stand but Gay G dives back in and keeps control.
Gay G perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Gay G is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
J Gay G has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gay G is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gay G works his way into side control.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Gay G tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gay G happy to just control the position for now.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gay G wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gay G trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gay G goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gay G's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Gay G is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Gay G working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Gay G looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Gay G is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Gay G counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay G's guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay G is adopting a defensive guard.
Gay G looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
J Gay G comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gay G 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2021

#R1#
Marchant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Marchant actively working from the bottom here.
Smith trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marchant sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Marchant actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Smith not doing much here.
Smith blocks the strikes from Marchant.
Marchant wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Marchant with the active half guard here but Smith passes nicely into side control.
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Marchant tries to improve position but can't.
Smith wants to control but Marchant is keeping him busy.
Marchant tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Marchant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Marchant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Marchant is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marchant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Marchant looking for submissions off his back.
Marchant strikes from the bottom but Smith passes into mount! #T3##SUB2#
Marchant defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marchant is trying desperately to improve position.
Marchant is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Marchant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith cracks Marchant with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marchant gets back to half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Marchant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Marchant 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!#T4#
Smith is staying tight to Marchant's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Marchant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Smith trying to control the position but Marchant is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Marchant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Marchant's guard.#SUB#
Marchant working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Marchant looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marchant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Marchant working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SUB#
Marchant 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. #SUB#
Marchant 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.
Joe Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Marchant 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. #SUB#
Marchant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith wants to control from the top but Marchant keeps moving.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marchant tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Marchant looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Marchant is defending well. #SUB#
Marchant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is pressing down on Marchant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marchant is holding on for now.
Smith wants to stand but Marchant has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3##SUB#
Marchant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is pressing down on Marchant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marchant is holding on for now.
Marchant works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Marchant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Marchant looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Marchant up and slammed him! Marchant can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marchant some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura but Marchant is defending well.
Marchant is looking for a sweep.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marchant will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Smith is continuing to stall.#T4#
Marchant tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith advances to full mount.
Marchant is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Marchant is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Marchant regains half guard.
Marchant is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith working Marchant over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchant tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marchant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith trying to control the action but Marchant is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Marchant seems unphased.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Marchant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Marchant 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. #SUB2#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchant is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Marchant trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Marchant pushes his legs off easily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marchant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and bounces Marchant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Marchant keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marchant is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Marchant is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Marchant sneaks back into half guard.
Marchant is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Marchant tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smith trying to control but Marchant is having none of it. #T3#
Marchant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marchant is working hard here to advance position.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marchant is working to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marchant is looking to escape.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marchant is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4##SU2#
Smith is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marchant.
Smith misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Marchant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Marchant 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. Marchant 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! Marchant celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yves Marchant!
A very excited looking Yves Marchant made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CWC Full Contact Special
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Smith jabs Tosen right on the nose. Tosen blinks but takes it well.
Tosen doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Tosen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tosen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tosen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tosen there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tosen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Tosen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith lands with a hook. Tosen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tosen tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Tosen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a jab to Tosen's midsection.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tosen defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Tosen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Smith throws the left hand but Tosen avoids the punch easily.
Tosen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith moves out of range as Tosen strikes.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Tosen's belly button to the back.
Tosen misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tosen at a distance.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Tosen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith misses with a hook
and Tosen counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a combination. Tosen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tosen looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Tosen throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Smith throws a hook but Tosen blocks it.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Tosen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tosen is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch combination from Tosen misses.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosen moves away.
Smith throws a leg kick but Tosen checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Tosen. Those never looked like landing.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Tosen.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tosen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Nice body punch from Tosen. #T3#
Tosen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tosen throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Tosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosen lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tosen on the side of the head.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tosen.
Tosen connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tosen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Tosen swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Tosen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tosen.
As Smith backs off Tosen throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosen moves away.
Tosen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Tosen lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith leaves his chin hanging out and Tosen seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Smith crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mama Tosen!

Event: UnderGround FC 74
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kneeland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kneeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kneeland is looking to counter punch.
Kneeland works the jab nicely.#CL#
Kneeland moves into the clinch.
Kneeland misses with the head strike.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Kneeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Kneeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kneeland has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kneeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeland misses with the head strike. #T1#
Kneeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tests Kneeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kneeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kneeland circles away quickly and effectively.
Kneeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneeland.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kneeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kneeland is avoiding it.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Kneeland with an uppercut!
Smith throws a right and a left that Kneeland avoids nicely.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneeland.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Kneeland.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Kneeland's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeland throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##CL#
Kneeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kneelands head.
Kneeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Kneeland misses.
Kneeland misses with a looping left.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Kneeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneeland.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kneeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. #T3#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Kneeland moved out of range.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kneeland throws out the jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Kneeland counters with a nice body shot.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. #ROC2#
Kneeland is rocked!
Smith dips to his left and cracks Kneeland with an uppercut!
Oh Kneeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith drops Kneeland with a naaaaasty hook - Kneeland is in real trouble here! Smith dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UnderGround FC 66
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Zoldyk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Zoldyk scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Zoldyk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zoldyk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zoldyk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zoldyk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Zoldyk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Killua Zoldyk has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Zoldyk throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Zoldyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Zoldyk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Zoldyk counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Zoldyk to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Zoldyk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoldyk.
Zoldyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zoldyk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zoldyk slips under a jab.
A big right from Smith misses. #CL2#
Zoldyk gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zoldyk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zoldyk throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a series of punches but Zoldyk avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Zoldyk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Zoldyk counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Zoldyk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith throws a right hand that Zoldyk ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoldyk also avoids with ease.
Zoldyk is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Zoldyk's head back.
Smith misses with a hook. Zoldyk ducked under it nicely.
Zoldyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Zoldyk as he checks the leg kick.
Zoldyk lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Zoldyk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zoldyk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zoldyk is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zoldyk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Good standup being displayed there by Zoldyk as he connects with a hook.
Zoldyk circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoldyk moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Zoldyk tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a hook but Zoldyk avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Smith.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Zoldyk takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Zoldyk with a series of wild strikes but Zoldyk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Zoldyk misses.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zoldyk is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoldyk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Zoldyk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Zoldyk. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoldyk manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Zoldyk moved out of range.
Zoldyk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zoldyk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Zoldyk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zoldyk moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killua Zoldyk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Zoldyk looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Zoldyk prevents a body shot from Smith. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Zoldyk dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zoldyk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zoldyk throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zoldyk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zoldyk scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoldyk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Smith throws a leg kick but Zoldyk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Zoldyk's head back.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zoldyk counters with a nice body shot.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Zoldyk lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook. Zoldyk ducked under it nicely.
Smith swings for the body but Zoldyk moves out of range.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Zoldyk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith blocks a head kick by Zoldyk.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoldyk moves away.#T2#
Zoldyk avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zoldyk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith cracks Zoldyk with a good jab.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Zoldyk misses with a looping right.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zoldyk.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Zoldyk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Zoldyk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith scores with a one two! Zoldyk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zoldyk looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Smith misses with a double jab
and Zoldyk counters with a straight right hand.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Zoldyk defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Zoldyk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Zoldyk misses its target.
A jab from Smith misses.
Zoldyk throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZoldyk.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zoldyk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoldyk slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Zoldyk throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Zoldyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.#T4#
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Zoldyk's shoulder, as Zoldyk tries to avoid the shot.
Zoldyk misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Zoldyk misses.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Zoldyk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Zoldyk as he checks the leg kick.
Zoldyk throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Zoldyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoldyk throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zoldyk thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zoldyk.
And Zoldyk counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Killua Zoldyk's cut.
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#
Zoldyk scores with a nice head shot.
Zoldyk checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a hook
and Zoldyk counters with a nice body shot.
Smith misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Zoldyk moves out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoldyk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Zoldyk's shoulder, as Zoldyk tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab when Zoldyk was well out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Zoldyk tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoldyk moves away.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Zoldyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.#T1#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Zoldyk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Zoldyk back into the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Zoldyk manages to break the clinch.
Zoldyk with a hook.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Zoldyk counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Zoldyk looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Zoldyk backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Smith's temple! It sends Smith violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Zoldyk celebrates and the doctors try to help Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Killua Zoldyk!
During a confident post fight interview, Killua Zoldyk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UnderGround FC 56
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Chang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Chang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang throws a good cross that connects.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Chang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Chang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith looks to land a combination but Chang avoids it well.
Chang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Chang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Smith throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Chang catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Chang.
Chang scores with a hook.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chang.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chang eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chang.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.#T2#
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Chang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chang throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith connects with a right hand. Chang shakes it off.
Chang scores with a jab to the head.
Chang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Chang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Chang prevents a body shot from Smith.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chang lands a nice uppercut.
Smith stalling.
Chang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Chang lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Chang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Chang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chang throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Chang loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Chang misses.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Chang misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chang.
Chang cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chang thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith clobbers Chang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Chang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Chang lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Chang avoids them all with ease.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Chang scores with a nice head shot.
Chang lands with a good body shot.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chang scores with a jab.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A good leg kick by Chang.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chang connects with the punch.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
BOOM! Chang lands a beautiful left hook that drops Smith. Smith tries to recover but Chang is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Smith lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
A relieved looking Bruce Chang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UnderGround FC 41
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1##CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith is working Jackson over against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action. #T1#
Jackson tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Smith works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Jackson looks winded!#T4#
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson can't break the clinch. #T1#
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Smith works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Smith keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith is working Jackson over against the cage.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Smith pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith. #T2#
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a big uppercut that drops Jackson! More strikes from Smith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jackson lies dazed against the cage as Smith celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
A relieved looking Joe Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UnderGround FC 27
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Lievremont counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Lievremont counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lievremont 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 wants to get back to his feet but Lievremont is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lievremont from controlling successfully.
Lievremont stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Lievremont drags him back down.#T1#
Smith is trying to control Lievremont's posture but Lievremont avoids it. #SUB#
Lievremont tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
What's Smith going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Smith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Lievremont is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lievremont trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is not content to let Lievremont control the position.
Lievremont tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lievremont looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lievremont in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Smith is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sylvain Lievremont!
Sylvain Lievremont thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UnderGround FC 19
Date: Jul 19, 2019

#R1#
Richter tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Richter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richter tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Richter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Richter looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Richter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Richter tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Richter checks a leg kick.
Richter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Richter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Richter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Richter with a hook.
Richter tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Richter backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Richter manages to avoid it all.
Richter throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Richter looks to clinch
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Richter rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Richter misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a right hand. #BC#
Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richter tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Richter has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Richter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Richter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Richter is just out of range.
Richter cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Richter throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Richter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Richter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Richter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richter moves away.
Richter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Richter tries to clinch up.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Richter rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Richter's defenses.
Richter tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses the jab.
Richter tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Richter has a takedown stuffed.
Richter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Richter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richter scoring well with a low kick there.
Richter connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Richter throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Richter tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Richter tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Richter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Richter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Richter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richter throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richter manages to avoid it.
Richter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richter manages to avoid it.
Richter throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richter scores with a nice strike.
Richter throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Richter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Richter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richter tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Richter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Richter fails to land the takedown.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Richter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Richter is predictable there
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richter moves out of range of the strikes.
Richter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Richter with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Richter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Richter closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Richter doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Richter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith checks the leg kick.#CL#
Richter moves into the clinch.
Richter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Richter has a couple of punches blocked by Smith. #TD#
Richter decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Smith gets to his feet - Richter follows without any prompting.
Smith misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Richter moves into the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Richter is controlling him.
Richter blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richter was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richter.
Richter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Richter's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe 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#
Richter wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richter thinking. #CL#
Richter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Richter has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Richter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richter breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richter is defended easily by Smith.
Smith blocks a head kick by Richter.
Richter tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith throws a jab when Richter was well out of range.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Richter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Richter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away. #T1#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Richter moves away and avoids it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith takes a swing at Richter's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Richter clinches.
Richter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Richter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Richter closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Hans Richter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Richter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richter.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Richter won't allow it.
Smith tries a body shot but Richter blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Richter. #BC#
Richter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Richter coming out on top.
Smith thuds a left hand into Richter's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Richter tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Richter is looking to counter punch.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richter.
Richter's corner calls for a 1-2. Richter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richter throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Hans Richter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Richter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Richter.
Richter looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith with a hook.
Richter lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richter misses the jab.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Richter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: UnderGround FC 14
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith feints a jab promting Brown to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brown slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Jay Brown has been cut.#CL#
Brown gets a clinch. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.#T1#
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith slips a straight right by Brown.
Smith scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Brown misses. #T2#
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a crisp right that sends Brown to the canvas! Smith follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
A very excited looking Joe Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Jay Brown had this to say: 'Maybe next time'.

Event: UFC WNF 2
Date: Jun 05, 2019

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Benitoy on that attempt.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benitoy backs up against the cage.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benitoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benitoy tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Benitoy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Smith pushes Benitoy off and gets back to his feet.
John Michael Benitoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Benitoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benitoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Michael Benitoy.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands with a straight right. Benitoy didn't see that one coming.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
A punch lands to the side of Benitoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benitoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith connects with a right hand. Benitoy shakes it off.#T1#
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benitoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Benitoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Benitoy should have avoided that one.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Benitoy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benitoy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Benitoy's ribs.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Benitoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benitoy shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Benitoy is rocked!
Benitoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Benitoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Smith with a nice cross.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Benitoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
As Benitoy looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Benitoy just gets out of the way.
Benitoy looks winded!
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.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Benitoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benitoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Benitoy! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
After winning the bout, Joe Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UFC WNF 1
Date: May 15, 2019

#R1#
Hogan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith scores with a jab. Hogan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like John Hogan has been cut.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith sizes up Hogan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hogan eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Hogan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Hogan shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Hogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hogan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good shot there by Smith.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith lands with a straight right. Hogan didn't see that one coming.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body punch from Smith.
Hogan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hogan ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Hogan is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Hogan'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#
Hogan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Hogan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hogan ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Hogan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Hogan seems unphased.
Oh Hogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Hogan seems to have got his legs back now.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Smith looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
Hogan feinted with a counter takedown.
Hogan has been working on his balance at MMA Dojo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smith.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith throws a right hand that Hogan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hogan also avoids with ease.
John Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Hogan backs away looking to recover.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith connects with a body shot.#T2#
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith swinging wildly here.
Hogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hogan shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hogan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hogan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Hogan's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Hogan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Hogan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Hogan's head back.
Smith stalks Hogan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hogan's face. Hogan staggers backwards, shaken.
Donk. Smith catches Hogan right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
John Hogan's cut is getting worse.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Hogan's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hogan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Hogan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hogan there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Hogan down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Hogan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smith wobbles Hogan with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Smith dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Hogan to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Smith!
A victorious Joe Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, John Hogan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I thought I could defend his takedowns and strikes and I was wrong. But I will be back.'.

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Mander Dell Palmer has been cut.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Dell Palmer attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dell Palmer at a distance.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith lands an overhand right.#ROC2#
Dell Palmer is rocked!
Smith drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dell Palmer right on the button. Dell Palmer goes down! Smith follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Smith gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Bagueraiu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Bagueraiu backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Bagueraiu manages to avoid it all.
Bagueraiu tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith looks to land a combination but Bagueraiu avoids it well.
Bagueraiu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bagueraiu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bagueraiu tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexmuria Bagueraiu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Bagueraiu on that attempt.
Smith jabs at Bagueraiu's body.
Bagueraiu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Bagueraiu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagueraiu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bagueraiu is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Bagueraiu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bagueraiu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bagueraiu somewhat.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Bagueraiu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Bagueraiu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bagueraiu shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Bagueraiu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Bagueraiu ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagueraiu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Bagueraiu is rocked!
Bagueraiu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Bagueraiu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith jabs Bagueraiu right on the nose. Bagueraiu blinks but takes it well.
Alexmuria Bagueraiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bagueraiu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lunges at Bagueraiu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bagueraiu's hand.
Smith grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Bagueraiu takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Smith cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

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

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