Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 256 Thorn vs Kirin
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Grimes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Grimes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grimes lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to stand but Grimes is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Grimes is having none of it. #SUB#
Grimes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Grimes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grimes prevents Smith from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grimes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grimes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Grimes .
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grimes . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith trying to hold on to Grimes 's head to control him but Grimes postures up. #SUB#
Grimes seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Grimes wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Grimes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2##SUB#
Grimes 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 Grimes .
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Grimes . #SUB#
Grimes seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Grimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith looking to control.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grimes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith controlling Grimes 's posture. #SUB#
Grimes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimes is one step ahead there.
Smith wants to stand up but Grimes is controlling him. #SUB#
Grimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grimes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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.
Smith wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Grimes drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Grimes off! Grimes jumps back into Smith's guard. #ES2#
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Grimes 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 Grimes off to one side.
Grimes shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Grimes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Grimes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grimes lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Grimes drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Grimes off! Grimes jumps back into Smith's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rebel 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 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grimes .
Smith throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grimes .
Smith scores with a jab. Grimes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grimes or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Grimes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Donk. Smith catches Grimes right on the button with a cross.
Grimes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grimes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grimes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Gunnar Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Grimes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Grimes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grimes but great work by Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith advances to full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU2#
Smith gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grimes takes one on the button.
Grimes dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes 's elbow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Grimes avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Grimes is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grimes blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Grimes fails to pull guard.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Smith.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Smith.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grimes backwards. #T2#
Grimes 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. Grimes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Grimes moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Grimes tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Grimes shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Grimes is rocked!
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith drops Grimes with a naaaaasty hook - Grimes 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 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!
Rebel Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 245 Doomsday vs Calamari
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Smith works Francis's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Francis's head back.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Francis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francis lands a head shot.#CL#
Francis has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francis's elbow. #BC#
Francis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Francis at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Francis. That one must have hurt.
Francis lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Francis lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Francis throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Francis works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Francis staying out of range there.
Francis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Francis avoids the body shot from Smith.
Francis scores with a decent looking hook.
Francis throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Francis only half commits.
Smith swings for the body but Francis moves out of range.
Francis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Francis drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Francis.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Francis.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Francis.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Francis swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Francis controls the action. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francis.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Francis.
A short left from Francis.
Francis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Francis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith cracks Francis with a nice body shot.
Francis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Francis controls the action.
Francis blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Francis controls his hands.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francis's elbow.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Francis.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a body shot. #T3#
Francis tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Francis is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Francis avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Francis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Francis pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francis lands a left hand.
Francis digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith looks winded!
Francis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Francis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Francis.
Smith lands a body shot.
Francis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Francis lands a right hand.
Francis blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Francis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Francis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Francis lands with a light punch inside.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Francis is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Francis lands a shoulder strike.
Francis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Francis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Francis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Francis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Francis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Francis.
Francis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Francis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
A body shot lands from Francis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Francis.
Still in the clinch, Francis scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Francis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Francis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD#
Francis drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Francis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Smith misses.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Francis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Francis connects with a looping right hand.
BOOM! Francis lands a beautiful left hook that drops Smith. Smith tries to recover but Francis 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 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Francis!
Oliver Francis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WVT 153: Ryoto v Marko
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thayer scores with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thayer. #TD2#
Thayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Smith has one foot on Thayer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith thuds his right hand into Thayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Thayer's head but Thayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a hook
and Thayer counters with a two punch combo.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thayer.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Thayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range. #T1#
Thayer slips a straight right by Smith.#CL2#
Thayer takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Thayer.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thayer's efforts to push away.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Thayer's head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thayer is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Thayer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Thayer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thayer duly obliges.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith jabs at Thayer's body.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Thayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer 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 Thayer off to one side.
Thayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Thayer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith wants to stand up but Thayer is controlling him.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thayer's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Smith stands up and waves to Thayer to follow him.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Thayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Smith pushes Thayer off and gets back to his feet.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thayer staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Thayer pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thayer blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Thayer pulls Smith into guard. #SUB2#
Thayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Thayer looking to control. #T4#
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thayer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith wants to stand but Thayer is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Smith stands up from Thayer's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Thayer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Thayer shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment.
Thayer is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Thayer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thayer is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Thayer.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control here. #T1#
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith seems keen to control Thayer's posture.
Thayer looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to hit a sweep here but Thayer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!
Smith tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB2#
Thayer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Thayer's body position as best he can.
Smith wants to hold on but Thayer pushes him away.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thayer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Smith to take his back!
Smith trying to control the hands but Thayer breaks the grip.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thayer's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Thayer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Thayer. #T3#
Thayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Thayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thayer manages to break the clinch.
Thayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thayer somewhat.
Smith throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Thayer's ribcage but misses.
Thayer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thayer goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith connects with a right hand. Thayer shakes it off.#T4#
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rebel Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Thayer has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a body punch.
Thayer blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Thayer rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Thayer controls the action.
Smith tries to work over Thayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Thayer blocking some punches.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thayer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Thayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thayer takes one to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Thayer looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Thayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Thayer dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.

Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thayer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thayer moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Thayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Thayer also avoids with ease.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thayer moves away.
And Thayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Smith misses.
Thayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Thayer ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.#T1#
Jab by Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that Thayer avoids nicely.
Thayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Thayer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith takes a swing at Thayer's ribcage but misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thayer manages to avoid it.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Thayer moved out of range.#TD2#
Thayer scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Thayer tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Thayer throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Thayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Thayer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a hook but Thayer avoids it easily.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Thayer.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Thayer shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thayer shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thayer moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Thayer closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Thayer pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith lands a jab to Thayer's midsection.
Thayer tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Thayer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Smith digs a good body shot into Thayer's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thayer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Thayer's head but Thayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rebel Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thayer slips a jab from Smith.
Thayer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thad Thayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thayer on the side of the head.

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

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

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

Event: WVT 142: Mahogany v Creed
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Kangas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
A big left from Kangas misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kangas misses.
Kangas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Kangas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kangas avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kangas rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Kangas.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Kangas's defenses.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Kangas with an uppercut!
Kangas avoids the body shot from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Kangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith slips under a jab.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kangas.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Kangas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kangas with a jab.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Kangas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Kangas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kangas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Kangas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Kangas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Kangas closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kangas prevents a body shot from Smith.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kangas.
Smith tries to work over Kangas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocking some punches.
Kangas cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Kangas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kangas. #T4#
Kangas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A body shot lands from Kangas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kangas.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas lands with a short shot to the head.
Kangas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #BC#
Kangas breaks the clinch.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith slips a jab from Kangas.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kangas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kangas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kangas cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kangas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kangas's hands.
Smith throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
Kangas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kangas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Kangas slips a jab from Smith.
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.
A big right from Smith misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kangas. Kangas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kangas throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kangas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith blocks a jab.#T1#
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kangas staying out of range there.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith cracks Kangas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas lands with a nice body kick.
Kangas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kangas throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kangas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Kangas wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Kangas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tapani Kangas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kangas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kangas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#T3#
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Kangas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Kangas instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Kangas tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kangas lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
Kangas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kangas lands a shoulder strike.
Kangas scores with a hook to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kangas lands an uppercut.
Kangas prevents a body shot from Smith. #T4#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Kangas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kangas.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tapani Kangas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow.
Kangas pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to work over Kangas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas 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##CL#
Kangas has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Kangas controls his hands.
Kangas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow. #BC#
Kangas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kangas lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kangas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Kangas cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Kangas throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Kangas moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Kangas slips a straight right by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas is looking to land body kicks.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kangas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Kangas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kangas tries to clinch up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Kangas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kangas jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Kangas.
Kangas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas connects with a nice looking jab.
Kangas lands with a shot to the body.
Kangas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kangas throws a shot to the body.
Kangas lands a head shot.#KD#
Kangas lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Kangas takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Kangas. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangas finish him?
Kangas pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Kangas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kangas lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kangas.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Kangas had a free shot at his head there.
Kangas connects with a high kick.
Kangas connects with a body shot.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Kangas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas 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 looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Kangas needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Smith just on the top of the head. Smith drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Smith - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tapani Kangas!

Event: WVT 131: Melondov v Joestar
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Smith.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#T1#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Smith lands with a hook. Strdoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
As Smith looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strdoza slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Smith.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strdoza is working the combinations to good effect here.#T3#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
As Smith looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Strdoza defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Strdoza dominated that round.
That's time! Strdoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
Strdoza moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Strdoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strdoza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chad Strdoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Strdoza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Smith.
As Smith looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Strdoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith misses with a double jab
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand. #T3#
Smith misses with a body punch
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Smith looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Smith misses with a hook to the body
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Strdoza counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Strdoza thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Smith out cold! What a finish! Strdoza is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Strdoza!
A victorious Chad Strdoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 117: Surianglek v Assndrop
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Brunswick Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brunswick Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Brunswick Jr counters with a left to the body.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith swings for the body but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith cracks Brunswick Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Brunswick Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
A nice leg kick from Brunswick Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brunswick Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Brunswick Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it. #T1#
Brunswick Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Brunswick Jr backing up. Brunswick Jr nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunswick Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith misses the body punch
and Brunswick Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Brunswick Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jab by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brunswick Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Brunswick Jr moves away and avoids it.
Brunswick Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Brunswick Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunswick Jr thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Brunswick Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Brunswick Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Brunswick Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brunswick Jr tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Brunswick Jr's belly button to the back.
Smith lands a body shot.
Brunswick Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Brunswick Jr moved out of range.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brunswick Jr is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick Jr moves away.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Brunswick Jr tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Brunswick Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick Jr is just out of range.
Brunswick Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brunswick Jr tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Brunswick Jr.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick Jr is just out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Brunswick Jr blocks it.
Brunswick Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick Jr moves away.
Brunswick Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brunswick Jr throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Brunswick Jr only half commits.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Brunswick Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith thuds his right hand into Brunswick Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brunswick Jr tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brunswick Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Brunswick Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a head kick by Brunswick Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bradley Brunswick Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brunswick Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brunswick Jr misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brunswick Jr missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Brunswick Jr's belly button to the back.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunswick Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick Jr ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Brunswick Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Brunswick Jr blocks a jab.
A jab from Smith misses.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Brunswick Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Brunswick Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Brunswick Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brunswick Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Smith misses.
Brunswick Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot. #T2#
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Brunswick Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Brunswick Jr throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Smith misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Brunswick Jr misses.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brunswick Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Brunswick Jr.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Brunswick Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Brunswick Jr's shoulder, as Brunswick Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Brunswick Jr clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Brunswick Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crunch! Brunswick Jr slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Brunswick Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Brunswick Jr - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Brunswick Jr lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Jab from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brunswick Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunswick Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brunswick Jr connects with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunswick Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith misses the body punch
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Brunswick Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bradley Brunswick Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brunswick Jr throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunswick Jr cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Brunswick Jr 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 takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brunswick Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Brunswick Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Brunswick Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Brunswick Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brunswick Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brunswick Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Brunswick Jr looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Brunswick Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Brunswick Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Brunswick Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith misses with a double jab
and Brunswick Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brunswick Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brunswick Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Brunswick Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook
and Brunswick Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Brunswick Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Brunswick Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Brunswick Jr takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Brunswick Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brunswick Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Nice cross by Brunswick Jr.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brunswick Jr moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Brunswick Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick Jr.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brunswick Jr at a distance.
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily. #T3#
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Brunswick Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brunswick Jr lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brunswick Jr. That's going to slow Smith down.
Brunswick Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Brunswick Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brunswick Jr counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Brunswick Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick Jr lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brunswick Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Brunswick Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Brunswick Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick Jr moves away.
Brunswick Jr throws a counter combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Brunswick Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Rebel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Brunswick Jr moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Brunswick Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brunswick Jr counters with a thumping low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Brunswick Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brunswick Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 95: Fabinho v Halsti
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzariello.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith misses with a hook. Mazzariello ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Mazzariello saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a hook
and Mazzariello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Mazzariello moved out of range nicely.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Mazzariello is out of range.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Mazzariello. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazzariello.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Mazzariello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Mazzariello defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzariello is just out of range.
Mazzariello wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith swings for the body but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Mazzariello misses the shot to the body.
Mazzariello fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzariello throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Mazzariello slips the punch.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Mazzariello counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzariello.
Smith throws the left hand but Mazzariello avoids the punch easily.
Mazzariello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzariello ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Mazzariello wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mazzariello's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Mazzariello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Mazzariello.
Mazzariello lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzariello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Mazzariello staying out of range there.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mazzariello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Mazzariello scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Mazzariello.
Mazzariello throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Mazzariello counters with a left to the body.
Mazzariello misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Mazzariello. Beautiful body shot.
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzariello is just out of range.
Mazzariello swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazzariello connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot by Mazzariello.
Smith swings for the body but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Mazzariello scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a hook. Mazzariello ducked under it nicely.
Mazzariello lands an overhand right.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazzariello misses with a low kick.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazzariello digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Mazzariello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mazzariello tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazzariello scores with a punch to the head.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzariello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws the left hand but Mazzariello avoids the punch easily.
Mazzariello fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Mazzariello takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazzariello misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzariello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Mazzariello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mazzariello dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzariello.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
We've been informed that Mazzariello has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mazzariello prevents a body shot from Smith.
Mazzariello lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzariello lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mazzariello misses with a punch to the body.
Smith prevents a body shot from Mazzariello.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzariello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Mazzariello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Mazzariello's belly button to the back.
Smith throws a body punch but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Smith looks to land a combination but Mazzariello avoids it well.
Mazzariello scores with a jab to the body.
Smith looks to land a combination but Mazzariello avoids it well.
Mazzariello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mazzariello wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mazzariello moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazzariello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Smith swings for the body but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Mazzariello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.#T1#
Smith takes a swing at Mazzariello's ribcage but misses.
Mazzariello tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
A jab lands there for Mazzariello.
Mazzariello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzariello manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook. Mazzariello ducked under it nicely.
Mazzariello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Mazzariello connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith swings for the body but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Mazzariello lands a head shot.
Smith throws the left hand but Mazzariello avoids the punch easily.
Mazzariello is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith swings for the body but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Mazzariello walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Mazzariello is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzariello moves away.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzariello stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzariello's shoulder, as Mazzariello tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot to the liver by Mazzariello. Beautiful body shot.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Mazzariello has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzariello lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzariello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzariello controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Mazzariello misses with a punch to the body.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzariello lands with a right to the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzariello.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Mazzariello tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Mazzariello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzariello controls his hands.
Mazzariello lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Mazzariello.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #BC2#
Mazzariello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a hook. Mazzariello ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith sets himself, and Mazzariello steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Mazzariello throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Mazzariello only half commits.
Mazzariello lands a jab.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Mazzariello ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
letting Mazzariello counter with a right hand. #T4#
Mazzariello avoids the body shot from Smith.
The crowd cheers as Mazzariello lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Mazzariello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Mazzariello avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith misses the jab.
Mazzariello scores with a hook.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mazzariello counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzariello moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzariello manages to avoid it.
Mazzariello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzariello jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Mazzariello misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Delbert Mazzariello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a hook
and Mazzariello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mazzariello lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazzariello slips a jab from Smith.
Mazzariello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith swings for the body but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Mazzariello changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzariello moves away.
Mazzariello fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzariello is just out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzariello was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith jabs at Mazzariello's body.#CL2#
Mazzariello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzariello.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mazzariello tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Mazzariello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith tries a body shot but Mazzariello blocks it.
Come on Mazzariello - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mazzariello tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzariello.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzariello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzariello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mazzariello looking to slow down the pace here.
Mazzariello lands a nice shot to the body.
Delbert Mazzariello seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mazzariello tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Mazzariello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Mazzariello presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzariello.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mazzariello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mazzariello misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A short uppercut from Mazzariello.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzariello controls the action. #T2#
Mazzariello prevents a body shot from Smith.
Mazzariello stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mazzariello lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mazzariello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mazzariello stalling against the cage.
Mazzariello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzariello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mazzariello lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Mazzariello avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Mazzariello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Mazzariello content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mazzariello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Mazzariello. #BC2#
Mazzariello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mazzariello has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Mazzariello lands a body shot. #T3#
Mazzariello blocking some punches.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith prevents a body shot from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Mazzariello blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Mazzariello breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Nice jab there from Mazzariello.
Jab, jab by Mazzariello - just one landing.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Delbert Mazzariello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzariello manages to avoid it.
Mazzariello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Mazzariello counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzariello cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mazzariello lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Smith lands a jab to Mazzariello's midsection.
Mazzariello slips a jab from Smith.
Mazzariello throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzariello is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a right hand
enabling Mazzariello to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Mazzariello holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzariello.
Rebel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mazzariello struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Mazzariello has Smith pressed against the cage.
Mazzariello blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delbert Mazzariello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzariello has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 90: Smith v Fabinho
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Smith tests Larsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Larsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Larsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Larsen.
Larsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith throws a jab when Larsen was well out of range.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Larsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Smith with a hook.
Larsen cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Larsen's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Larsen scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Larsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith blocks a head kick by Larsen.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Larsen scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Larsen counters with a nice body kick.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Larsen.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Larsen is out of range.
Larsen looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Larsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws the left hand but Larsen avoids the punch easily.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Larsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith misses with a body shot. #T2#
Smith throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
A big right from Larsen misses.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Larsen with a body shot.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Larsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Larsen.
Larsen connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Larsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Larsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Larsen stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Larsen lands a right hook to the body.
Smith avoids the body shot from Larsen.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larsen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith cracks Larsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Larsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Larsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Smith misses.
Larsen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Larsen lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larsen throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Larsen.
Larsen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Larsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
A lazy left from Larsen finds it's target.
Smith defending well as Larsen loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith digs a good hook to Larsen's body.
Larsen tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws the left hand but Larsen avoids the punch easily.
Larsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larsen. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Larsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsen is looking for a counter combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsen lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith works Larsen's body with a nice hook.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Larsen lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Larsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Larsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Larsen's shoulder, as Larsen tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Larsen there.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Larsen moves away and avoids it.
Larsen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Larsen duly obliges.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Larsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen is looking to counter punch.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Larsen counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by Larsen.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith slips under a jab.
Larsen misses with a straight right.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Magnus Larsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith connects with the punch.#T1#
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a hook. Larsen ducked under it nicely.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Larsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsen.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Larsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Larsen.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Larsen saw that one coming.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen connects with the punch.
Larsen cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larsen throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsen.
As Smith looks to move away, Larsen throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.#T2#
Larsen misses with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Larsen has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice straight punches there by Larsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Larsen.
Larsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larsen, as that shot connected.
A shot to the body from Larsen misses
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Larsen's shoulder, as Larsen tries to avoid the shot.
Larsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A jab from Larsen misses.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Larsen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Larsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Larsen slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Larsen moves away and avoids it.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larsen.
Larsen connects with a leg kick.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith moves forwards but Larsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Larsen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Larsen.#T4#
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Larsen slips the punch.
Larsen lands a body shot.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larsen.
Larsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larsen lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Larsen dominated that second round.
That's time! Larsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Larsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
Larsen throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Larsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Larsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Larsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Larsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Larsen counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith blocks it.
Larsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Larsen scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Smith misses.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
A combination from Larsen does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #T1#
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larsen scores with a push kick.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Larsen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Larsen avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Larsen throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsen misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Larsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Larsen tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsen is looking to land body kicks.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larsen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
A jab lands there for Larsen.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsen. Larsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Larsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Larsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsen counters with a straight right hand.
Larsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larsen misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Larsen.
Larsen avoids the body shot from Smith.
Larsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larsen.
Larsen staying out of range there.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Larsen lands a body shot.
Larsen throws a head kick that half lands.
Larsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Larsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Larsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Larsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Larsen thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Larsen cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Rebel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsen.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Smith misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Larsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larsen moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Larsen thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Larsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Larsen 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Larsen!
A very excited looking Magnus Larsen 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: WVT 79: Surianglek v Corassa 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Haudegen counters with a straight right hand.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Haudegen looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Haudegen is just out of range.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Haudegen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Haudegen moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith jabs Haudegen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Haudegen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haudegen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a hook #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is trying to stand back up but Haudegen is controlling him #T1#
Smith wants to improve his position but Haudegen is controlling well.
Smith is looking to control Haudegen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith is controlling Haudegen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Smith has a hand on Haudegen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Haudegen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Haudegen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith stops Haudegen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Haudegen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Smith tries to hold on but Haudegen postures up.#SUB#
Haudegen has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Haudegen has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Smith is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Svalbard Haudegen!
After winning the bout, Svalbard Haudegen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 71: Kersikov v Motts
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson .
Smith misses with a hook #TD#
and Henderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Henderson drags him back down.#SU#
Henderson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Smith lands a body shot.
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!
Henderson feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Henderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Henderson lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Henderson swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Henderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henderson throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Henderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Henderson walks into a left hand.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a hook #TD#
and Henderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Smith trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is controlling Henderson 's posture.
Henderson wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Henderson won't allow Smith to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Henderson staying out of range there.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Henderson cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson throws a one two combo.
Henderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson . #T4#
Smith takes a swing at Henderson 's ribcage but misses.
Henderson scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Henderson drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Henderson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Henderson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson .
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henderson scores with a jab.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson .
Henderson lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson is looking to counter punch.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Henderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Henderson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Henderson .
Ryan Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson .
Smith lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Henderson dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith cracks a nice hook into Henderson 's ribs.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Henderson misses the target.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Henderson 's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson 's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Smith slips under a jab from Henderson .
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith blocks a jab.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Henderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Smith.
Henderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.#T3#
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Henderson .
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith cracks Henderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Henderson .
Henderson misses the jab.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Ryan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith digs a good body shot into Henderson 's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a straight left. #T4#
Henderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Henderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Smith sneaks out the side door and pushes Henderson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henderson needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rebel Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Henderson as he connects with a hook.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Henderson 's head.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith blocks a jab.#T1#
Henderson scores with a nice strike.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henderson walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson connects with the punch.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henderson misses with a hook.#T2#
Smith connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Henderson had a free shot at his head there.
Smith swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Henderson misses the body punch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body punch from Smith. #T3#
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Smith.
Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Smith throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Henderson . #T4#
Smith defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Henderson throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Henderson throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Henderson 's ribs.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

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 Ryan Henderson .
Well Henderson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WVT 64: Peterson v Simone
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1#
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Smith thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith slips under a jab from Anderson.#T1#
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Smith throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Smith takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Anderson catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith staying out of range there.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.#T2#
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Anderson moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A jab from Smith misses.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson slips a jab from Smith.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Smith swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Anderson defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnderson.#KD#
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith works the jab nicely.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Smith moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Smith takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Smith.
Anderson cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Anderson throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Anderson.#T4#
Smith throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD#
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Anderson.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson misses the jab.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith moves away from the strike by Anderson.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Anderson 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.#T1#
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson misses the jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson misses the jab.
Smith thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Smith blocks a jab.
Anderson catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Smith moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Smith takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Smith moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rebel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson slips a jab from Smith.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Anderson slips a jab from Smith.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rebel Smith.
Well Anderson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 57: Peterson v Mogg
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Amodei misses with an uppercut.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amodei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amodei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amodei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. #CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses the body punch
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Amodei feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Amodei changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Amodei off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Smith misses with a right hand
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Amodei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amodei cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Amodei lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith lands a jab to Amodei's midsection.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Amodei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Amodei misses the jab.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Amodei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amodei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei throws a poor cross that misses
and Amodei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amodei circles away quickly and effectively.
Amodei moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Amodei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Amodei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Amodei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amodei lands a head shot.
Amodei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Amodei lands a jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amodei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amodei shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Amodei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe Amodei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amodei.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Amodei. #KD#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Amodei crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Amodei is rocked!
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Amodei is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Amodei looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Amodei seems to have recovered his senses.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Amodei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Amodei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amodei.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
Amodei thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith is looking to wear down Amodei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smith throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Amodei.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Amodei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Amodei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amodei's hands.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Amodei keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Smith takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amodei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Amodei lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amodei finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Amodei lands.
Amodei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Amodei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Amodei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amodei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith throws a hook but Amodei blocks it.
Smith throws a right and a left that Amodei avoids nicely.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Amodei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith checks a low kick from Amodei.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith checks a low kick from Amodei.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back.
Amodei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Amodei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Amodei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Amodei passes into half guard. #REVR#
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Amodei advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Amodei has control of the leg. #ES#
Smith kicks Amodei off and gets back to his feet.
Smith misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith thuds a left hand into Amodei's body.
Smith moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei slips under a jab.#T4#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Jab from Amodei.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Amodei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Amodei is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amodei thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Amodei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Amodei.
Smith misses with a hook.
Rebel Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Amodei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
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 Amodei manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a combination
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amodei thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amodei misses with a head kick.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Amodei's ribs.
A jab from Amodei does it's job there.#TD2#
Amodei shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amodei showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Amodei has mounted him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Amodei sits in half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Amodei controlling him for the moment.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Amodei pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith controlling the position for now.
Smith is pressing down on Amodei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Amodei prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Amodei moves into full guard. #T4#
Amodei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith wanted to stand there but Amodei had control of the position.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rebel Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amodei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Smith stands up and waves to Amodei to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Giuseppe Amodei.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 51: Mogg v Sharma
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strdoza has time to react.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith digs a good body shot into Strdoza's ribs.#T1#
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith. #T2#
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Smith misses.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strdoza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Smith.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Smith throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith lands with a straight right. Strdoza didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#T4#
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Strdoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rebel Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Strdoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith misses with a hook.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Smith misses with a body punch
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Smith scores with a one two! Strdoza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Strdoza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Strdoza is working the combinations to good effect here.#T2#
Smith thuds his right hand into Strdoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Smith.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses the jab.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Strdoza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strdoza needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strdoza slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Smith.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#T4#
Strdoza slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith cracks Strdoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strdoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Smith misses.
A nice side step and Strdoza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strdoza's hands.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strdoza backs up against the cage.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strdoza moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith. #T3#
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith misses with a hook
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#T4#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Strdoza.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Rebel Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strdoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chad Strdoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strdoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Strdoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rebel Smith!
A relieved looking Rebel 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: WVT 45: Smith v Narushima
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Smith staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Anderson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Smith with a jab.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Anderson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson lands a head kick! #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Smith slips a straight right by Anderson.
Smith avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Smith misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Smith digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Smith swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Smith moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Smith throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Jab by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Smith slips a straight right by Anderson.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
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.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson slips under a jab from Smith.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Nice shot by Smith.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith cracks Anderson with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
As Smith backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #KD2#
Anderson sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anderson is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Anderson throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Anderson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Smith works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Smith drops his hands for a split second and Anderson immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Smith face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Anderson follows up with a right hand that knocks Smith into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Anderson!
A victorious Ryan Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 38: Doisneau v Meat Boy
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Mazzariello closes the distance and clinches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Mazzariello misses with a body punch.
Mazzariello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzariello controls his hands.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello blocks an uppercut.
Mazzariello tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Mazzariello counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazzariello's head.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith thuds a left hand into Mazzariello's body.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Mazzariello is out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Mazzariello slips the punch.
Mazzariello avoids the body shot from Smith.
Mazzariello tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzariello.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Mazzariello moved out of range.
Mazzariello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith moves out of range as Mazzariello strikes.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazzariello walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Mazzariello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Mazzariello thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Mazzariello.
A big right from Smith misses.
Mazzariello now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mazzariello with a hook.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzariello misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzariello moves out of range as Smith strikes.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Mazzariello blocks a jab.
Mazzariello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mazzariello catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a hook but Mazzariello avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith throws the left hand but Mazzariello avoids the punch easily.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzariello was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Mazzariello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a jab when Mazzariello was well out of range.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Mazzariello's ribcage but misses.
Mazzariello is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mazzariello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Mazzariello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzariello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith takes a swing at Mazzariello's ribcage but misses.
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzariello misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzariello's shoulder, as Mazzariello tries to avoid the shot.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Mazzariello is out of range.
Jab from Mazzariello.
Smith throws a body punch but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Mazzariello is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Mazzariello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mazzariello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Mazzariello misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Smith misses.
Mazzariello looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith avoids the body shot from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazzariello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Mazzariello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Mazzariello ducks down to avoid it.
Mazzariello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes a swing at Mazzariello's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Mazzariello was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Mazzariello has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mazzariello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Mazzariello misses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mazzariello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith avoids the body shot from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Mazzariello misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzariello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Mazzariello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mazzariello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a hook but Mazzariello avoids it easily.
Mazzariello throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mazzariello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzariello let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mazzariello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzariello manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello jabs at Smith's body.
Mazzariello slips a jab from Smith.
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzariello looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzariello slips under a jab.
Mazzariello needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzariello was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Mazzariello connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith moves out of range as Mazzariello strikes.
Mazzariello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzariello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Mazzariello.
Smith misses the body punch
and Mazzariello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Mazzariello. Beautiful body shot.
Smith throws a series of punches but Mazzariello avoids them all with ease.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzariello.
Mazzariello wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Mazzariello fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rebel Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazzariello! But no joy.
Mazzariello blocks a jab.
Mazzariello defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mazzariello misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzariello swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzariello moves away.
Mazzariello throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzariello's shoulder, as Mazzariello tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzariello lands a head shot.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzariello is just out of range.
Mazzariello connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Mazzariello misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Mazzariello counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Mazzariello.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzariello scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith lands a right hand.
Mazzariello stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position. #T3#
A hook to the body from Smith.
Mazzariello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzariello controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazzariello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzariello blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzariello controls his hands.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Smith is working Mazzariello over against the ropes.
Mazzariello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith tries a body shot but Mazzariello blocks it. #T4#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzariello lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Mazzariello avoids it by throwing Smith back against the ropes.
Mazzariello taking a breather.
Mazzariello takes a shot to the head.
Mazzariello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzariello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Mazzariello blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC#Mazzariello is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzariello is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Mazzariello blocking some punches.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
Mazzariello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith is leaning against Mazzariello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
Mazzariello looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mazzariello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Mazzariello.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzariello was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzariello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mazzariello staying out of range there.
Mazzariello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzariello.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mazzariello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzariello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Mazzariello slips a jab from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzariello moves away.
Mazzariello shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Mazzariello throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Mazzariello lands with a nice body punch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzariello moves away.
Mazzariello seems to have recovered his senses.
Mazzariello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith avoids the body shot from Mazzariello.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses with a hook
and Mazzariello counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazzariellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazzariello thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Mazzariello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Mazzariello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Mazzariello moves away and avoids it.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzariello is just out of range.
Mazzariello lands with a shot to the body.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Mazzariello moved out of range nicely.
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Mazzariello moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#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!#BC2#
Mazzariello manages to break the clinch.
Mazzariello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazzariello scores with a nice right hand.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Delbert Mazzariello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazzariello lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Mazzariello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith swings for the body but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Smith throws a right hand that Mazzariello ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazzariello also avoids with ease.
Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Mazzariello lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazzariello moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Mazzariello was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Mazzariello. #T3#
Smith misses with a body shot.
Mazzariello staying out of range there.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzariello is just out of range.
Smith staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Mazzariello misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzariello misses the target.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith lands a nice hook to Mazzariello's body. Mazzariello takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mazzariello misses with a looping left.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Mazzariello.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Mazzariello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzariello manages to avoid it.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Mazzariello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazzariello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith misses with a hook
and Mazzariello counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mazzariello dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Rebel Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mazzariello clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Mazzariello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mazzariello gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Mazzariello tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Smith is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Mazzariello buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Mazzariello!! Mazzariello is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Smith throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!
A victorious Rebel Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 184
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adee manages to avoid it.
Smith misses the jab.
Adee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Adee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A shot to the liver by Adee. Beautiful body shot.
Adee doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adee wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Adee jabs at Smith's body.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Adee moved out of range.
It seemed like Adee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adee.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Adee.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Adee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Adee scores with a leg kick.
Adee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Adee.
Adee lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adee takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Adee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Adee misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith slips under a jab from Adee.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Adee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith digs a right hand into Adee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adee's gas tank.
Smith tries a body shot but Adee blocks it.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee working aggressively here.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Adee pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Smith working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Adee lands with a short shot to the head.
Adee lands a right hand.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Adee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Adee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adee lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Adee.
Smith tries a body shot but Adee blocks it.
Adee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
Adee misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Adee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Smith prevents a body shot from Adee.
Adee misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adee.
Smith tries to work over Adee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adee.
Adee prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Adee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adee misses with a punch on the inside.
Adee prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand into Adee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adee's gas tank.
Adee scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Adee controls his hands.
Adee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adee throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a body punch.
Adee lands a body shot.
Adee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Adee scores with a hook to the body.
Adee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adee's elbow.
Adee takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
A short right from Adee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arriorus Adee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Adee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adee connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Adee to counter with a crisp jab.
Adee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Adee scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith walks into a jab.
Adee misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adee.
Adee catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adee avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Adee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adee swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Adee. #T1#
Smith takes a swing at Adee's ribcage but misses.
Adee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Adee counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Adee moved out of range.
Adee lands a nice looking body shot.
Adee swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Adee throws a nice head kick!
Adee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adee sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Adee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Adee's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Adee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adee lands a slapping body shot.
Smith takes a swing at Adee's ribcage but misses.
Adee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a body punch but Adee moves out of range.
Adee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arriorus Adee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Adee. Smith shrugs it off though.
Adee misses with a body kick.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Adee.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Adee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adee moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Adee counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adee throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Adee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Adee is just out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Adee blocks it.
Adee scores with a shot to the body.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adee moves away.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Adee moves away from the strike by Smith.
A low kick lands for Adee.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Adee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Adee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
enabling Adee to counter with a crisp 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!#CL2#
Adee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arriorus Adee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adees head.
Adee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adee prevents a body shot from Smith.
Adee misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adee.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adee.
A short right from Adee on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Adee lands a shoulder strike.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adees head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arriorus Adee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smith sizes up Adee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith throws a hook but Adee blocks it.
Adee loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Adee.
Adee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Adee tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Adee moves away and avoids it.
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 digs a good body shot into Adee's ribs.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Adee.
Adee throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adee misses with a wild body shot.
Adee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Adee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Adee counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Adee throws a body kick that misses.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Adee should have avoided that one.
Adee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adee. That's going to slow Smith down.
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!
Adee misses with a kick to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Adee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Adee is just out of range.
Adee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Adee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Adee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adee moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adee.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adee misses the shot to the body.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings for the body but Adee moves out of range.
Adee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adee tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Adee keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Adee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adee! But no joy.
Adee connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Adee counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Adee moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adee.
Adee defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Adee sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Adee.
Adee delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Adee closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee lands a right hand.
Adee lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adee's elbow.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rebel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee prevents a body shot from Smith. #BC2#
Adee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adee throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Adee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.

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 Rebel Smith.
Well Adee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arriorus Adee!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 173
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Paetmar. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a series of punches but Paetmar avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paetmar! But no joy.
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paetmar lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Paetmar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Paetmar avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith thuds a left hand into Paetmar's body.
Paetmar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paetmar counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Paetmar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith connects with a right hand. Paetmar shakes it off.
Smith is looking to wear down Paetmar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Paetmar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paetmar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paetmar.
Paetmar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Paetmar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paetmar loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Paetmar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Paetmar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paetmar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paetmar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paetmar connects with a body shot.
Paetmar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.#T3#
Paetmar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Paetmar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paetmar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a jab. Paetmar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith scores with a hook.
Paetmar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paetmar.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paetmar.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Paetmar.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paetmar manages to avoid it.#T4#
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Paetmar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
As Smith backs off Paetmar throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith throws a jab when Paetmar was well out of range.
Paetmar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paetmar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paetmar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Paetmar is just out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Paetmar!
Paetmar lands a front kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith clobbers Paetmar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paetmar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Paetmar wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paetmar defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paetmar.
Paetmar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws a right and a left that Paetmar avoids nicely.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paetmar manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Paetmar counters with a two punch combo.
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Paetmar fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paetmar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paetmar has time to react.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Smith throws a body punch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Paetmar unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Paetmar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paetmar.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses the jab.
Paetmar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paetmar is looking for the big counter here.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Paetmar counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Paetmar moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Paetmar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Nice cross by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Paetmar misses.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Paetmar seems unphased.
Paetmar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Paetmar misses with the combination.
Smith cracks Paetmar with an open hand slap.
Smith misses with a body shot. #T3#
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paetmar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paetmar misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paetmar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Paetmar moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paetmar misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paetmar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Paetmar is just out of range.
As Smith backs off Paetmar throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paetmar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Paetmar. Those never looked like landing.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Paetmar throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paetmar momentarily.
Smith throws the left hand but Paetmar avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a hook to the side of Paetmar's head but Paetmar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paetmar! But no joy.
Paetmar blocks a jab.
Paetmar moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith with a hook.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Paetmar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Paetmar's shoulder, as Paetmar tries to avoid the shot.
Paetmar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith throws a body punch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Paetmar slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook
and Paetmar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paetmar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paetmars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paetmar ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Paetmar's head back.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Paetmar.
Paetmar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paetmar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Paetmar counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paetmar avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Paetmar throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paetmar counters with a two punch combo.
Smith misses with a hook
and Paetmar counters with a two punch combo.
Paetmar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paetmar slips a jab from Smith.
Paetmar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Paetmar works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#KD2#
Paetmar drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paetmar is looking for the KO!
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Paetmar counters with a left to the body.
Paetmar scores with a jab to the body.
Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Paetmar's ribs.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Paetmar unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Paetmar. #T3#
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Paetmar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paetmar walks into a jab.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Paetmar moved out of range nicely.
Paetmar scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Venali Paetmar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Paetmar moved out of range nicely.
Paetmar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paetmar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paetmar momentarily.
Smith misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Paetmar counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Paetmar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Paetmar counters with a huge left! Smith is in big trouble! He's backing up but Paetmar isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Smith from any more damage. A dominating finish by Paetmar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Venali Paetmar!
A victorious Venali Paetmar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 163
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Smith dodges the punch combination from Verreira.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Verreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Verreira throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Verreira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verreira blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Verreira - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Verreira backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verreira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Verreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Verreira digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Verreira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verreira darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Verreira into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Verreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verreira's elbow.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Verreira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Verreira manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Smith kicks Verreira off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verreira misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Verreira throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Verreira misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Verreira misses its intended target.
Verreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verreira staying out of range there.
Verreira fails with the takedown.#T2#
Verreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Verreira lands a head shot.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Verreira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Verreira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Verreira throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Verreira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Verreira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith trying to control here. #SUB#
Verreira in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Smith tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Verreira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinicius Verreira!
Vinicius Verreira made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 156
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Smith throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Man Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith digs a good hook to Man Iii's body.
Man Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Man Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Man Iii's ribs.
Man Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Man Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man Iii.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Man Iii is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Man Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Man Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Man Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man Iii.
A jab from Man Iii finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
Man Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man Iii throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Man Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith with a hook.
Man Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Man Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Man Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Man Iii's belly button to the back.
Man Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii slips under a jab from Smith.
Man Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Man Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Man Iii.
Man Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Smith.
Man Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Man Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Man Iii scores with a hook.
Smith slips a jab from Man Iii.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man Iii tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Man Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
A left lands for Man Iii.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man Iii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith tries to bum rush Man Iii with a series of wild strikes but Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Man Iii moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith connects with a jab.
Man Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Man Iii is out of range.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Man Iii's ribs.
Man Iii wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Man Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man Iii connects with a body shot.
Man Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Man Iii does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Man Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man Iii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Man Iii slips a jab from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Man Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith. #T1#
Good exchange - Man Iii coming out on top.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Man Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man Iii connects with a body shot.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Man Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Man Iii.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Man Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Man Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Man Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man Iii feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man Iii scores with a jab.#T2#
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Man Iii defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Man Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Smith.
Man Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Man Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Man Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man Iii lands with a slapping head kick.
Man Iii throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big right from Smith misses.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith connects with a right hand. Man Iii shakes it off.
Man Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?
Smith is breathing heavily.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Man Iii digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Man Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man Iii.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Man Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Man Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Man Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Man Iii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
As Smith looks to move away, Man Iii throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
Man Iii slips under a jab from Smith.
Man Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Smith.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man Iii.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Man Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Man Iii misses its target.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Man Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man Iii lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Man Iii defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii lands the left hand.
Smith throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.#T1#
Smith blocks a head kick by Man Iii.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Man Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Man Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.#T2#
Man Iii moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Man Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Man Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Man Iii tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith sizes up Man Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man Iii jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Man Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man Iii slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Man Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man Iii connects with the punch.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man Iii throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith jabs at Man Iii's body.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Man Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yip Man Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Man Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Man Iii digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Man Iii motions for Smith to come forward. Man Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man Iii.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Man Iii tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Man Iii slips under a jab from Smith.
Man Iii is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Man Iii.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Man Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Man Iii defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Smith misses.
Man Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Man Iii.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rebel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man Iii scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith digs a good body shot into Man Iii's ribs.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Man Iii with a nice cross.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yip Man Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man Iii 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 150
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ulatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith swings for the body but Ulatov moves out of range.
Smith cracks Ulatov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Ulatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Smith pushes Ulatov off and gets back to his feet.
Ulatov moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulatov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith throws out a loose jab but Ulatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith lands a head shot.#ROC2#Ulatov is rocked!
Smith throws a hook to the side of Ulatov's head but Ulatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Ulatov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ulatov wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith prevents Ulatov from moving into mount.
Smith tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Smith is pushing Ulatov's head away, looking to escape. Ulatov manages to hold on to the position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ulatov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ulatov tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ulatov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ulatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ulatov seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Ulatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Ulatov eventually gives up the hold.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ulatov prevents Smith from standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith wants to control but Ulatov is keeping busy.
Smith is trying to stand. #ES2#
Smith manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ulatov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Smith tries to work over Ulatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Ulatov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith cracks Ulatov with a nice body shot.
A short left from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ulatov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with some punches. #T3#
Smith is leaning against Ulatov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Ulatov blocks an uppercut.
Ulatov wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulatov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Ulatov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Ulatov is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Smith. #T4#
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Ulatov tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Ulatov drops back down to his feet.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulatov is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ulatov blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Ulatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ulatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ulatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ulatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Ulatov closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Ulatov pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Oh Ulatov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Ulatov closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Ulatov pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ulatov seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a big right hook! Ulatov looks hurt but is still standing! Smith lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Ulatov falls down and Smith dives in with a huge hammer fist! Ulatov's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Smith runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rebel Smith!
Rebel Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Local Show in Helsinki
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Mac Airt dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook. Mac Airt ducked under it nicely.
Mac Airt feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Mac Airt instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Smith.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mac Airt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mac Airt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mac Airt drops back down to his feet.
Mac Airt misses with an elbow strike.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Mac Airt's ribcage. Mac Airt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mac Airt lands a left hand.
Mac Airt lands a knee to the body.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Mac Airt, against the ropes.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
Mac Airt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Mac Airt.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Smith tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Smith.
Mac Airt working aggressively here.
Mac Airt misses with an elbow strike.
Mac Airt fails to pull guard.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Mac Airt.
Smith pushes Mac Airt back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Mac Airt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR#
Smith wants to stand but Mac Airt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Mac Airt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mac Airt has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Mac Airt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Airt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mac Airt looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily. #T3##SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mac Airt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Mac Airt's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mac Airt working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mac Airt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mac Airt looking to control.
Smith wants to stand but Mac Airt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Airt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Mac Airt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Mac Airt clinches.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Mac Airt.
A head punch on the inside from Mac Airt fails to land.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mac Airt or not.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mac Airt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Mac Airt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mac Airt blocks a jab.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a right hand that Mac Airt ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac Airt also avoids with ease.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mac Airt wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Mac Airt closes the distance and clinches.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac Airt working aggressively here.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Mac Airt missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mac Airt.
Mac Airt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mac Airt.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Smith.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mac Airt. #T1#
Mac Airt lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Mac Airt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Smith.
Mac Airt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mac Airt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mac Airt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with some punches.
Mac Airt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Mac Airt.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Smith lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Smith.
Mac Airt missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand into Mac Airt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mac Airt's gas tank.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mac Airt struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Mac Airt misses with a knee strike.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rebel Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.#T3#
Mac Airt wants a takedown.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Mac Airt jumps guard but Smith stands there with Mac Airt around his waist. Mac Airt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mac Airt lands a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mac Airts head.
A short uppercut from Mac Airt.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mac Airt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt lands an uppercut.
Mac Airt working aggressively here.
A short right from Smith.
Smith cracks Mac Airt with a nice body shot.
Mac Airt jumps guard but Smith stands there with Mac Airt around his waist. Mac Airt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand into Mac Airt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mac Airt's gas tank.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Smith tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
Mac Airt scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mac Airt throws an elbow but it misses.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Mac Airt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith pushes Mac Airt back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mac Airt is breathing heavily.
Smith blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Mac Airt fails to land.
Smith pushes Mac Airt back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mac Airt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Mac Airt's belly button to the back.
Mac Airt wants to clinch.
Smith digs a good body shot into Mac Airt's ribs.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a body punch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the ropes by Mac Airt. Mac Airt maintains the clinch.
Mac Airt trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mac Airt into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mac Airt.
Smith blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mac Airt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mac Airt looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith works on Mac Airt's body with a couple of short punches.
Mac Airt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Mac Airt fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Smith back against the ropes.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Mac Airt presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Smith back against the ropes.
Mac Airt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Mac Airt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith cracks Mac Airt with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Mac Airt drives through and clinches with Smith against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Mac Airt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Mac Airt swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt is looking for a takedown.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Mac Airt.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow.
Mac Airt has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mac Airt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mac Airt has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Mac Airt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Mac Airt blocks a body shot from Smith.
Mac Airt wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Mac Airt's takedown attempt.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is leaning against Mac Airt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Smith back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mac Airt drops back down to his feet.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 120 - Todd vs Soares
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Billings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Billings throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Billings misses with a straight right.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Billings with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Billings has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith avoids the body shot from Billings.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billings was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Billings misses its target.
Smith defending well as Billings loads up on a big left hand.
Billings misses with an uppercut.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billings has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Billings there as he acknowledges the shot.
Billings throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Billings swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Smith throws a hook but Billings blocks it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Billings moves out of range.
Billings takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a jab when Billings was well out of range.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Billings counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billings moves away.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Billings walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Billings is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Billings swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Billings back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Billings moves away and avoids it.
Billings is looking to counter punch.
Billings blocks a jab.
A cross from Smith lands.#T2#
Billings tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith throws the left hand but Billings avoids the punch easily.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billings throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swings for the body but Billings moves out of range.
Smith defending well as Billings loads up on a big left hand.
Billings takes one to the side of the head.
Billings misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Billings throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Billings counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billings lands a body shot.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billings.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billings.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billings throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Billings throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Billings moves out of range of the strikes.
Billings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Billings misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Billings misses.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Billings's head backwards.
Billings scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Billings moves away and avoids it.
Billings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billings slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Billings connects with the punch.#T4#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billings.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 swings for the body but Billings moves out of range.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Billings had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smith throws a body punch but Billings moves out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Billings slips the punch.
Billings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws out a counter right but Billings avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses with a hook
enabling Billings to counter with a crisp jab.
Billings misses with a straight left.
Billings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith thuds a left hand into Billings's body.
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook but Billings blocks it.
Billings lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Billings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billings staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Billings might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Billings lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Billings counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Billings is just out of range.
Billings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Billings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Billings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Billings is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a hook. Billings ducked under it nicely.
Billings is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Billings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Billings.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Billings staying out of range there.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Billings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith takes a swing at Billings's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Billings to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith takes a swing at Billings's ribcage but misses.
Billings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billings.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Billings counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Billings.
Billings listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith swings for the body but Billings moves out of range.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith tries to bum rush Billings with a series of wild strikes but Billings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billings appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Billings misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Smith thuds a left hand into Billings's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billings staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Billings - just one landing.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Billings takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billings.
Billings lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Billings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Billings.
Rebel Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billings throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billings uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Billings loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billings is looking to counter punch.
Billings takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Billings loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Billings ducks down to avoid it.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billings was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Billings throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Billings lands with a right hand.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billings.
Billings jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Billings is out of range.
Billings misses with an uppercut.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a body punch
and Billings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a hook. Billings ducked under it nicely.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Billings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billings ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Billings takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Billings counters with a straight right hand.
Billings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Billings scores with a shot to the body.
Billings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Billings.
Billings blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Billings.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Billings will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a jab when Billings was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Billings avoids the punch easily.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Billings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Billings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Billings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Billings lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Billings.
Smith moves out of range as Billings strikes.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billings misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Billings takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Billings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Billings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a swing at Billings's ribcage but misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Billings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billings misses with a looping left.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billings counters with a straight right hand.
Billings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Billings saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Billings ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Billings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Billings moved out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Billings strikes.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Billings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Smith throws a body punch but Billings moves out of range.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Billings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith cracks Billings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billings.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billings missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Billings on the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Billings takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Billings misses the jab.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Billings cracks Smith with an open hand slap.#T3#
Billings avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billings manages to avoid it.
Billings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith moves away from the strike by Billings.
Billings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Billings blocks a jab.
Billings digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Billings moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Billings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billings was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
enabling Billings to counter with a crisp jab.
Billings swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Billings avoids the body shot from Smith.
Billings throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. #T4#
Smith missing with a left hand there. Billings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billings lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Billings counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a body punch but Billings moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Billings counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Billings misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Billings counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Billings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Billings moves out of range.
Billings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Billings on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rebel Smith.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 115 - Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Smith throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Minaur moves out of range as Smith strikes.
De Minaur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith scores with a body shot.
De Minaur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Minaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and De Minaur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Minaur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Minaur! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Minaur has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Minaur clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith lands a jab to De Minaur's midsection.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
De Minaur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
De Minaur looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Minaur.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Minaur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and De Minaur counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith lands a body shot.
De Minaur lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
De Minaur lands a head shot.
Smith lands a nice hook to De Minaur's body. De Minaur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Minaur works Smith's body with a nice hook.#T2#
De Minaur throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a body punch
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith slips a straight right by De Minaur.
De Minaur is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
De Minaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
De Minaur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but De Minaur is just out of range.
De Minaur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Minaur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
De Minaur ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#T3#
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Minaur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith blocks a head kick by De Minaur.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
De Minaur moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Minaur jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
De Minaur needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
De Minaur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Minaur throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith slips under a jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith misses with the combination. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Minaur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur blocks a jab.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
De Minaur swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith works De Minaur's body with a nice hook.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Minaur cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith looks to land a combination but De Minaur avoids it well.
Smith throws a hook but De Minaur blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith thuds a left hand into De Minaur's body.
De Minaur is looking to land body kicks.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Minaur connects with a leg kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
De Minaur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and De Minaur counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from De Minaur fails to land.
De Minaur prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as De Minaur controls his hands.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a body punch.
De Minaur has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from De Minaur.
A nice left hand lands by De Minaur.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from De Minaur.
De Minaur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as De Minaur controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Minaur.
A short left from De Minaur.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Minaur.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from De Minaur.
De Minaur lands a nice uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a punch on the inside.
De Minaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Smith tries to work over De Minaur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Minaur throws a head punch that misses.
De Minaur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Minaur blocks an uppercut.
De Minaur prevents a body shot from Smith.
De Minaur throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Minaur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from De Minaur.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Minaur's elbow.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Minaur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
De Minaur misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Minaur scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by De Minaur.
A right hook to the body lands for De Minaur. #T3#
Good body shot from Smith.
De Minaur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Nice body punch from Smith.
De Minaur lands an uppercut.
De Minaur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Minaur's elbow.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries a body shot but De Minaur blocks it.
De Minaur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Minaur digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Minaur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
De Minaur throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to work over De Minaur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Minaur lands a shoulder strike.
De Minaur tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Rod De Minaur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Minaur scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith misses with the head strike.
De Minaur lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as De Minaur controls his hands.
A short left from De Minaur.
Smith tries a body shot but De Minaur blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Minaur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, De Minaur scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from De Minaur on the inside.
De Minaur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Minaur's elbow.
De Minaur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Minaur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Minaur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Minaur working aggressively here.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
De Minaur drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Minaur or not.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but De Minaur is just out of range.
Smith throws a series of punches but De Minaur moves out of range.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Rod De Minaur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Minaur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
De Minaur takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
De Minaur cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
De Minaur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Minaur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Minaur's elbow. #T1#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
De Minaur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Minaur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Minaurs head.
De Minaur lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Minaur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Minaur takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
De Minaur lands a right hand.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from De Minaur.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as De Minaur controls his hands.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Minaur.
Smith misses with some punches.
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
De Minaur misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by De Minaur.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Minaur backwards.
De Minaur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Minaur misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
De Minaur lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
De Minaur blocks a body shot from Smith.
De Minaur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Minaur struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith working aggressively here.
A short right from De Minaur.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Minaur blocking some punches.
De Minaur prevents a body shot from Smith. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
De Minaur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Minaur blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Minaur.
De Minaur lands a right hand.
De Minaur prevents a body shot from Smith.
De Minaur blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Rebel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rod De Minaur.
Well De Minaur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 108 - McGuire vs Krylov
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Smith missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith jabs at Mendoza's body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Mendoza unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Mendoza misses.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is looking to wear down Mendoza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mendoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendoza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendoza! But no joy.
Mendoza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendoza duly obliges.
Mendoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mendoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tests Mendoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendoza! But no joy.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Mendoza's ribs.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendoza, as that shot connected.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Enzo Mendoza has been cut.
Mendoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith with a hook.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendoza.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses the body punch
and Mendoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Mendoza is looking for the big counter here.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
As Smith backs off Mendoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Mendoza stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.#T4#
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendoza throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Mendoza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Mendoza blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Mendoza'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#
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enzo Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Mendoza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Smith.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a 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 with a nice body punch.
Mendoza lands an overhand right.#T1#
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendoza in his tracks.
Mendoza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Mendoza is rocked!
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Mendoza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mendoza stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith lands a body shot.
Mendoza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith misses with a hook.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rebel Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendoza's hands.
Mendoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?#T2#
Smith fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mendoza to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mendoza looks to clinch but Smith throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mendoza taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rebel Smith!
After the big win, Rebel Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC 101 - Viktor vs Yago
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Smith misses with a looping right.
And Carvaleho tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carvaleho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carvaleho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been informed that Carvaleho has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvaleho. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Carvaleho.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carvaleho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Carvaleho's head.
Smith throws a body punch but Carvaleho moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Carvaleho - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvaleho throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Carvaleho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carvaleho misses with a straight right.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carvaleho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Carvaleho misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvaleho tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Smith stuns Carvaleho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carvaleho tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvaleho is just out of range.
Carvaleho tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvaleho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carvaleho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carvaleho lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith takes a swing at Carvaleho's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvaleho is just out of range.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvaleho misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is looking to wear down Carvaleho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carvaleho avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Carvaleho walks into a jab.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvaleho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carvaleho scores with a nice head shot.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Carvaleho throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvaleho.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crunch! Carvaleho slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Carvaleho digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Carvaleho slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Carvaleho moves out of range.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith blocks the body kick. #T3#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Carvaleho.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carvaleho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carvaleho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Carvaleho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carvaleho wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith controlling Carvaleho's posture.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Carvaleho from controlling successfully.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Carvaleho trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carvaleho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith is pulling down on Carvaleho's head. It's preventing any offense from Carvaleho, at least for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvaleho lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is trying to keep Carvaleho in close.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvaleho throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Carvaleho from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Carvaleho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvaleho shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho jabs at Smith's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carvaleho.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Carvaleho.
Carvaleho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvaleho throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvaleho throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Carvaleho with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Carvaleho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carvaleho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Carvaleho moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Carvaleho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvaleho was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith jabs at Carvaleho's body.#T1#
Carvaleho fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvaleho avoids the body shot from Smith.
Carvaleho tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Carvaleho lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith slips a jab from Carvaleho.
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvaleho lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Carvaleho clinches up against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Carvaleho blocks it.
Carvaleho throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Carvaleho lands a shot to the body.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a body shot from Carvaleho.
Smith gets through Carvaleho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carvaleho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carvaleho has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Carvaleho.#TD2#
Carvaleho decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to control from the top but Carvaleho keeps moving.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carvaleho on the ground.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Carvaleho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2##SUB2#
Carvaleho 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. #SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvaleho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Carvaleho's legs - danger averted.
Carvaleho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith wants to stand but Carvaleho has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Carvaleho is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Carvaleho keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Carvaleho is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith wants to stand but Carvaleho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carvaleho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carvaleho is controlling Smith's posture.#T3##SU#
Smith stands up and waves to Carvaleho to follow him.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvaleho manages to avoid it.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carvaleho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvaleho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvaleho throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Carvaleho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Carvaleho pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Carvaleho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvaleho is just out of range.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Carvaleho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carvaleho avoids the body shot from Smith.
Carvaleho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Carvaleho slips under a jab from Smith.
A head kick from Carvaleho lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith throws a jab when Carvaleho was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Carvaleho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvaleho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Carvaleho connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Carvaleho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carvaleho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carvaleho moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Carvaleho. That snapped Smith's head back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Carvaleho - that will leave a mark!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carvaleho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a body punch but Carvaleho moves out of range.
A combination from Carvaleho does no damage.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Carvaleho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is trying to buck Carvaleho off.
Carvaleho trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Carvaleho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carvaleho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carvaleho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Carvaleho is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith wants to control but Carvaleho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carvaleho prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith trying to control but Carvaleho postures up.
Carvaleho moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!
Carvaleho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Carvaleho maintains control.#SUB2#
Smith is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Carvaleho locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Smith is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Carvaleho!
After the big win, Jose Carvaleho made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HARDCORE Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC 89 - Tonissaar vs McGregor
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Smith misses.
Dudayev throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Dudayev darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith works on Dudayev's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith tries a body shot but Dudayev blocks it.
Smith letting Dudayev take a breather here.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudayev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dudayev lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dudayev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dudayev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dudayev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a body punch but Dudayev moves out of range.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudayev moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dudayev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Dudayev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Dudayev closes the distance and clinches.
Dudayev blocks an uppercut.
Dudayev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudayev controls his hands.
Dudayev blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dudayev avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Dudayev blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dudayev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudayev.
Dudayev blocking some punches.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudayev.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudayev controls his hands.
Dudayev has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudayev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Dudayev controls the action. #BC#
Dudayev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dudayev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Dudayev avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith misses the body punch
enabling Dudayev to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudayev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudayev.
Smith takes a swing at Dudayev's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dudayev.
Dudayev clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dudayev circles away quickly and effectively.
Dudayev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Dudayev throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Dudayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudayev is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudayev.
Dudayev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudayev tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dudayev circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith cracks Dudayev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudayev scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Dudayev closes the distance and clinches.
Dudayev prevents a body shot from Smith.
Dudayev scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4##BC#
Dudayev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudayev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dudayev 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 swings for the body but Dudayev moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Dudayev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Dudayev darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Dudayev stalling the fight.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudayev tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudayev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akhmed Dudayev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Dudayev clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Dudayev.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Dudayev just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith tries a body shot but Dudayev blocks it.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudayev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudayev blocks a body shot from Smith. #BC#
Dudayev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Dudayev had a free shot at his head there.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Dudayev tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudayev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dudayev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
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 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudayev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dudayev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dudayev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dudayev rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Smith misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudayev misses with a straight left.
Dudayev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudayev tries to clinch up.
Dudayev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dudayev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dudayev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Dudayev slips the punch.
Dudayev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dudayev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Dudayev.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith tests Dudayev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dudayev.
Dudayev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Dudayev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Dudayev's ribcage but misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhmed Dudayev is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudayev manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Dudayev lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dudayev tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudayev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dudayev lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Dudayev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Dudayev. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Dudayev finds it's target.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudayev tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Dudayev is rocked!
Dudayev is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Smith doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Dudayev crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Dudayev's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rebel Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rebel Smith made sure he mentioned FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 82 - Stardust vs Smith
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Stardust moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stardust slips a straight right by Smith.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust with a hook.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Smith.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Stardust.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith moves forwards but Stardust connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Smith scores with a jab.
Stardust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith misses the jab.
Stardust swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith works Stardust's body with a nice hook.
Stardust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Stardust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range. #T2#
Stardust lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Smith misses.
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stardust dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Smith lands the left hand.
Stardust lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Stardust is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Stardust misses the jab.
Stardust throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stardust scores with a body shot.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stardust rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a left to the body.
Smith swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Stardust digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith jabs at Stardust's body.
Smith slips a straight right by Stardust.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Stardust had a free shot at his head there.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Stardust misses its target.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith sizes up Stardust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick from Stardust misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Stardust throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stardust swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith jabs Stardust right on the nose. Stardust blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stardust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big left from Stardust misses.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stardust swings widly with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stardust stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Stardust jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stardust doesn't seem phased though.
Stardust slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Stardust has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Stardust steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Stardust finish him?
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
Stardust connects with a body shot.
Stardust slips a straight right by Smith.
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.#T1#
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a nice body shot.
Stardust takes one to the side of the head.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stardust stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Stardust is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stardust connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Stardust takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Stardust. Beautiful body shot.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Smith throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
Smith moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Stardust thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Stardust connects with a single shot there.
Smith stuns Stardust with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stardust jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Stardust lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Stardust misses with the combination. #T3#
Stardust misses the jab.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Stardust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Stardust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Stardust takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith slips under a jab from Stardust.
Smith cracks Stardust with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a series of punches but Stardust avoids them all with ease.
Stardust swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith slips under a jab.
Stardust lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stardust lands with a good body shot.
Stardust takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Stardust on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Stardust does it's job there.
Stardust will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stardust scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD#
Stardust cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stardust has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stardust will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust is looking to counter punch.
Stardust takes one on the button.#T1#
Stardust takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Stardust cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stardust finish him?
Stardust finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stardust drops Smith with a huge uppercut! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stardust is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: BBFC SYNDICATE 4
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1##CL#
Rodrigues gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to work over Rodrigues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Smith stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodrigues 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. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodrigues doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Smith.#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Rodrigues has been cut.
Rodrigues wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws out a counter right but Rodrigues avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
Smith gets through Rodrigues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodrigues drops back down to his feet.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the head.
Rodrigues fails to pull guard.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodrigues drops back down to his feet.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##TD#
Rodrigues manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Rodrigues working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Rodrigues is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodrigues bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Rodrigues preventing the sweep.
Rodrigues slips nicely into half guard.
Smith controlling the position well.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Rodrigues is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well. #T2#
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Rodrigues is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Rodrigues is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Rodrigues is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Rodrigues seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Smith won't allow Rodrigues to pass to mount.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigues. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Rodrigues is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith pulls Rodrigues in to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodrigues stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#SUB#
Rodrigues drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Rodrigues off! Rodrigues jumps back into Smith's guard.
Rodrigues will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodrigues looking to pass the 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.
Rodrigues prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Rodrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith has control of Rodrigues's left arm, preventing Rodrigues from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rodrigues is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rodrigues drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodrigues jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Smith pushes Rodrigues off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Rodrigues's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith cracks a nice hook into Rodrigues's ribs.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Rodrigues closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the head.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Rodrigues avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Rodrigues 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. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodrigues looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodrigues wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodrigues takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Smith does no damage. #T1#
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodrigues doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodrigues rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodrigues on the side of the head.
Smith digs a good body shot into Rodrigues's ribs.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Rodrigues clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigues's elbow.
A short right from Smith.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith cracks Rodrigues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigues 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 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Rodrigues is rocked!
Smith steps in with a hook that catches Rodrigues right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Smith follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rodrigues looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!
Rebel Smith gave a mention to CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: BBFC SYNDICATE 3
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Petrov moves out of range as Smith strikes.
As Smith looks to move away, Petrov throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Petrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Smith drops Petrov with a huge uppercut! Petrov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Smith is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!
After the big win, Rebel Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Apr 23, 2021

#R1#
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Law fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Law darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Law into the cage.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Law with a body shot.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Law.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Law.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Law goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it. #T1#
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Law blocks a body shot from Smith.
Law prevents a body shot from Smith. #TD#
Law jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Law being controlled here, momentarily.
Law seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Law has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but Law has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! Law pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyson Law!
Tyson Law decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Mar 26, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Olsen throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses the body punch
and Olsen counters with a left to the body.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olsen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Olsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Olsen avoids the body shot from Smith.
Olsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
Smith misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen.
Olsen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Olsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olsen just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Olsen ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Olsen cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Olsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Olsen scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Olsen. Beautiful body shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Olsen catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Olsen misses.
Smith misses with a combination
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Olsen throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Olsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Olsen had a free shot at his head there.
Olsen lands the left hand.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws the left hand but Olsen avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Olsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Smith misses.
A little jabbing left from Olsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith walks into a jab.
Olsen scores with a nice strike.
Smith connects with a right hand. Olsen shakes it off.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Olsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Olsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olsen misses the jab.#T3#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Olsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Olsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith lunges at Olsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Olsen's hand. #CUT#It looks like Hugo Olsen has been cut.
Olsen ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Olsen thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Olsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Olsen saw that one coming.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olsen manages to avoid it.
Olsen scores with a nice strike.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Olsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Olsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Olsen misses the target.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Olsen ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Olsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Olsen avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Olsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Olsen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Olsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith misses with a hook
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Olsen misses its intended target.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olsen counters with a stiff right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
Olsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Olsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Olsen staying out of range there.
Olsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab from Olsen.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith misses the body punch
and Olsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a hook
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Olsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Olsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Olsen ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Olsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Olsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Olsen lands a slapping body shot.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Olsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Hugo Olsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Olsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Olsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Smith takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Smith digs a good hook to Olsen's body.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Olsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Olsen avoids it easily.#T3#
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a body punch but Olsen moves out of range.
Smith misses with a hook
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Olsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Olsen counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Olsen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith punishes Olsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen misses with a looping left.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olsen counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Olsen sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Olsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith scores with a one two! Olsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olsen.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Olsen cracks Smith with a good jab.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Olsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Olsen scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olsen stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Olsen lands with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Olsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugo Olsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith avoids the body shot from Olsen.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Olsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a hook
and Olsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Olsen lands a right hook to the body.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olsen staying out of range there.
Olsen scores with a hook.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen scores with a nice right hand.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen avoids the body shot from Smith.
The crowd cheers as Olsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Olsen avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Olsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Olsen jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
Olsen moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Olsen.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen avoids the body shot from Smith.
Olsen misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Olsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Olsen counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Olsen misses. #T2#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Olsen throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Olsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Olsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Nice shot lands for Olsen.
Olsen slips a straight right by Smith.
Olsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Olsen.
Olsen scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Olsen's shoulder, as Olsen tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Olsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Olsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
It seemed like Olsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Olsen with a hook.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Olsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Olsen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Olsen digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsen slips a jab from Smith.
Olsen lands with a right hand.
Olsen throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Olsen throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Olsen scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Olsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Olsen.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olsen.
Smith works Olsen's body with a nice hook.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Olsen's shoulder, as Olsen tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olsen! But no joy.
Olsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith stuns Olsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olsen throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Rebel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Smith.
As Olsen tries to get set, Smith tries to push him back and clinch up but Olsen manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olsen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Olsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olsen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Olsen!

Event: BBFC Syndicate 2
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1#
Volkenhause tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Volkenhause slips under a jab.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Volkenhause has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Volkenhause gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volkenhause tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volkenhause prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Volkenhause controls the action.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Volkenhause has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Volkenhause.
Smith stuns Volkenhause with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Volkenhause closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith cracks Volkenhause with a nice body shot.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkenhause or not.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkenhause looks winded!
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkenhause or not. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Volkenhause avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Volkenhause is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkenhause or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Volkenhause drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Volkenhause moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkenhause takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Smith.
Volkenhause takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Volkenhause is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith pounces like a tiger and cracks Volkenhause with a vicious hook! Volkenhause is down but not out! Smith follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rebel Smith!
After the big win, Rebel Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BFC Syndicate 7
Date: Jan 29, 2021

#R1#
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Minister counters with a nice uppercut.
Minister lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Minister slips the punch.
Minister takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Minister scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Minister jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Smith takes one on the button.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Minister swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Minister swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Minister slips under a jab.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith avoids the body shot from Minister.
A telegraphed right hand from Minister misses the target.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minister misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Minister lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Minister has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Minister lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Minister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.#T1#
Smith staying out of range there.
Minister throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minister. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Minister digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minister was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.#KD2#
Minister cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Minister finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Minister is stalking Smith. Smith circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Minister, and it's lights out! Smith really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Death Minister!
Death Minister looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Your soul is claimed, I will see you again in HELL.'.

Event: BFC NEW YEARS BLOOD CEREMONY
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1##CL#
Dudayev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Dudayev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dudayev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudayev throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudayev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudayev working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dudayev - that landed with a thud.
Dudayev throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Dudayev lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudayev misses with an elbow strike.
Dudayev lands a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith blocking some punches.
Dudayev with a knee to the head.
Dudayev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudayev. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudayev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudayev scores with a shoulder strike.
Dudayev tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Dudayev back against the cage.
Dudayev cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Dudayev controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Dudayev.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dudayev lands a nice elbow.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Dudayev lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dudayev.
Dudayev lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Dudayev.
Dudayev pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Dudayev lands a nice uppercut.
Dudayev tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Dudayev.
Smith looks winded!
Dudayev blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries to work over Dudayev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Dudayev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dudayev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Dudayev lands with a right to the head.
Smith is working Dudayev over against the cage.
Dudayev lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dudayev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudayev blocking some punches.
Dudayev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudayev.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudayev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dudayev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dudayev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Dudayev just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Dudayev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dudayev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Dudayev.
Dudayev lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Good body shot from Dudayev.
Dudayev scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Dudayev pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudayev controls his hands.
Dudayev landing knees to the head.
Dudayev is struggling to control the position.
Dudayev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudayev digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dudayev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudayev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Dudayev. #T4#
A short uppercut from Dudayev.
Dudayev stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dudayev as the two fighters clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Dudayev prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudayev's elbow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dudayev avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Dudayev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dudayev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dudayev.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to work over Dudayev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Dudayev controls the action.
Dudayev looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed Dudayev 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##KD#
Dudayev drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dudayev is looking for the KO!#ROC#Smith is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Dudayev cracks Smith with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Smith tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dudayev pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Smith is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akhmed Dudayev!
Akhmed Dudayev retains his lightweight title!
As Akhmed Dudayev got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want u boy! Ur next Chief "Crazy" Aztec!'.

Event: BFC 29: Butcher Vs. Bob
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gehard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gehard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Gehard does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Gehard against the cage.
Gehard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gehard.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Gehard's head.
Gehard wants a takedown.
Gehard stalling in the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Gehard lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries a body shot but Gehard blocks it.
Gehard prevents a body shot from Smith. #T1#
Gehard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith tries a body shot but Gehard blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Gehard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Gehard controls his hands.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Gehard misses with a punch to the body.
Gehard tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gehard avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries to work over Gehard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gehard avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Gehard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Gehard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gehard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gehard.
Gehard lands with a light punch inside.
Gehard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gehard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Gehard.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Gehard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gehard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Gehard controls his hands.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Gehard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gehard avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gehard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gehard avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Gehard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Gehard.
Gehard misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gehard backwards.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Gehard.
Gehard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith is working Gehard over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gehard.
Gehard prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Gehard fails to land.
Smith lands a right hand.
Gehard prevents a body shot from Smith. #T4#
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Gehard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gehard.
Gehard lands with a light punch inside.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Gehard lands a nice shot to the body.
Gehard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gehard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gehard blocking some punches.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Gehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gehard blocks a body shot from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gehard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith closes the distance but Gehard moves to the side
and Gehard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith digs a good hook to Gehard's body.
Gehard blocks a jab.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Gehard tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gehard pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Gehard.
Gehard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Gehard.
Smith tries a body shot but Gehard blocks it.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gehard avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Gehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Gehard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gehard.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Gehard controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gehard.
Gehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rebel Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Gehard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gehard works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Gehard digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gehard lands with a left to the head.
Gehard works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gehard avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Gehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Gehard lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gehard blocking some punches.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gehard avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a body shot.
A short right from Gehard.
Gehard is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Gehard stalls.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Gehard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Gehard blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gehard's elbow.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gehard prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gehard avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gehard avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Gehard blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Gehard lands an uppercut.
Gehard looking for a takedown.
Gehard misses with a body punch.
Gehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Gehard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries a body shot but Gehard blocks it.
A short right from Gehard.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gehard fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rebel Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Gehard there.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gehard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Gehard throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Gehard struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gehard avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Gehard lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gehard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gehard presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a body shot but Gehard blocks it.
A body shot lands from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gehard is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Gehard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from Gehard.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Gehard controls his hands.
Smith tries a body shot but Gehard blocks it.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gehard backwards.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Gehard controls his hands.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Gehard's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Gehard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gehard tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Gehard goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gehard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gehard throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Gehard misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Gehard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Gehard. Those never looked like landing.
Bruno Gehard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith scores with a jab.
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith moves to clinch but Gehard breaks away
and Gehard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gehard darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Gehard into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gehard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Gehard.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gehard avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith pushes Gehard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gehard working aggressively here.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Gehard prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Gehard blocking some punches.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Gehard controls the action.
Gehard misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Gehard.
Gehard avoiding damage.
Gehard has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Gehard as the two fighters clinch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gehard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gehard wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gehard prevents a body shot from Smith. #T4#
Gehard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gehard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Gehard's head.
Gehard blocks an uppercut.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Gehard controls his hands.
Gehard prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gehard is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gehard's elbow.
Gehard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rebel 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rebel Smith!
Rebel Smith gave a mention to EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: BFC HALLOWEEN BASH: REVENGE
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wang's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Wang counters with a left to the body.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Wang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Wang there.
Wang slips a straight right by Smith.
Wang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Wang misses with a looping right.
Wang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Smith misses.
Nice jab there from Wang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Wang tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang moves out of range of the strikes.
Wang slips under a jab from Smith.
Wang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Wang's head.
Smith lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tian Wang has been cut.
Smith swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Wang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.#ROC2#Wang is rocked!
Wang misses with a looping right.
Oh Wang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wang.
A big left from Smith misses.
Wang seems to have got his legs back now.
Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith avoids the body shot from Wang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Wang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wang gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Wang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Smith misses.
A quick step to the side and Wang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Wang.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wang. Wang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Wang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wang misses with a looping left.
Wang feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Wang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wang misses with a hook.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Wang throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Wang misses.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Wang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang. #T3#
Wang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wang throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wang moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wang.
Wang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Wang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Wang gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Smith gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!
Rebel Smith very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: BFC HARDCORE 5:
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Smith catches Rodrigues with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Smith. #CL#
Rodrigues moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Rodrigues drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodrigues's guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigues. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rodrigues has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but Rodrigues has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! Rodrigues pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Rodrigues!
Samuel Rodrigues was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BFC Halle Birthday Bash 1
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Intergalactic Guerrilla Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Smith misses.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Stardust lands with a shot to the body.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Stardust.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Stardust counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Stardust lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Stardust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Stardust counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stardust finish him?!
Smith throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Smith head around and knocks him out cold! Stardust hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: BFC Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hart shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hart walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hart in his tracks.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Hart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Hart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Hart with an uppercut!#ROC#Hart is rocked!
Smith drops Hart with a huge uppercut! Hart drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Smith is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!

Event: BFC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a hook but Lane blocks it.
Lane jabs at Smith's body.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lane.#CL2#
Lane forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Lane lands with a light punch inside.
Smith keeps control of Lane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lane's coach down at Hardcore Boxing & MT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lane blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Lane manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Lane's head but Lane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lane throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Lane ducks down to avoid it.
Lane throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Lane saw that one coming.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Lane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lane tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lane lands with a cross.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Lane saw that one coming.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lane.
Lane unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Lane.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1##CL2#
Lane clinches.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lane's efforts to push away.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lane blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith blocks a body shot from Lane.
Smith tries to work over Lane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith. #BC2#
Lane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lane thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lane misses with a body shot.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lane moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith moves out of range as Lane strikes.#T2#
Lane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Smith misses.
Lane lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith throws a hook but Lane blocks it.
Lane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Lane.
Lane throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Lane clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lane breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook.
Lane's corner calls for a 1-2. Lane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lane lands with a good body shot.
Lane slips a straight right by Smith.#CL2#
Lane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lane prevents a body shot from Smith.
Lane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.#BC2#
Lane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Lane moved out of range.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Smith misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Lane has managed to clinch.
Smith pushes Lane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
Lane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with some punches.
Lane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Lane.
Lane blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Lane.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith prevents a body shot from Lane.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Lane lands a body shot. #CL2#
Lane rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lane scrambles back to his feet.
Smith takes one on the button.
Lane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Lane is just out of range.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lane to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Lane takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Lane.
Smith digs a right hand into Lane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lane's gas tank.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lane lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lane. #BC2#
Lane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a body punch but Lane moves out of range.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Lane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Lane moved out of range.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Lane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Lane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Lane takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lane goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lane does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Lane forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Lane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. #CL2#
Lane closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Lane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Lane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Lane counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Lane gets a clinch.
Lane prevents a body shot from Smith. #BC2#
Lane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lane jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Lane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Lane moved out of range nicely.
Lane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Lane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Lane rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Lane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xavier Lane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Lane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Lane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Lane lands a slapping body shot.
Smith clobbers Lane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Lane misses.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lane jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Lane counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Lane rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with some punches. #BC2#
Lane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lane misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Lane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Lane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
letting Lane counter with a right hand.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Lane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lane scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Lane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Lane cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Lane blocks a jab.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Lane.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Lane there.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Lane counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Lane's head but Lane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Lane drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lane misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Lane breaks the clinch.
Lane lands with a cross.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Lane darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lane blocks a body shot from Smith.
Lane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Lane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Lane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.#T4#
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lane moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Lane.
Lane throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Lane misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Lane scores with a jab to the head.
Lane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xavier Lane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a hook. Lane ducked under it nicely.
Lane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #CL2#
Lane has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Lane doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Lane manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Lane has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Lane.
A shot in the inside from Lane. #BC2#
Lane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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.

Xavier Lane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lane with a nice cross.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Lane.
A cross from Lane lands.
Lane misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Lane staying out of range there.
Lane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lane scores with a body shot.
Smith swings for the body but Lane moves out of range.
Lane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Lane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a jab when Lane was well out of range.
Lane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a hook but Lane blocks it.
It seemed like Lane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.#T1#
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lane throws a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lane.
Lane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lane lands an overhand right.
Lane cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Lane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Lane ducks down to avoid it.
Lane misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lane lands a nice looking body shot.
Lane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses the jab.#CL2#
Lane moves into the clinch.
Lane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lane.
Rebel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Lane breaks from the clinch.
Lane lands with an overhand left.
Lane jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith throws a jab when Lane was well out of range.
Smith misses with a hook. Lane ducked under it nicely.
Lane throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lane scores with a shot to the body.
Lane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Lane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lane lands with a cross.
Lane connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Lane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith throws a jab when Lane was well out of range.
Lane scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Lane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Lane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lane jabs at Smith's body.#CL2#
Lane moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith tries to circle away but Lane has him pinned against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Lane blocks it.
Smith working aggressively here.
A short right from Smith. #BC2#
Lane manages to break the clinch.
Lane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a body punch but Lane moves out of range.
Lane with a hook.#CL2#
Lane takes the fight into the clinch.
Lane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Lane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lane.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lane slips under a jab from Smith.#T4#
Lane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lane ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Lane takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Lane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Lane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Lane forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Lane on the inside.
Xavier Lane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lane.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Lane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Lane!

Event: BFC 8: Dembele vs. Olstein
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Przepiorka fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Przepiorka manages to avoid it.
Przepiorka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Przepiorka is rocked!
Crack! Smith connects with the perfect overhand right and Przepiorka falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rebel Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020

#R1#
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith cracks Sudo with a good jab.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sudo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sudo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Sudo rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sudos head.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith drops Sudo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Smith follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Pereyra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith lands the left hand.#ROC#
Pereyra is rocked!
Smith drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Pereyra right on the button. Pereyra 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 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2020

#R1#
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sudo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sudo tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Sudo is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Sudo takes one on the button.
Sudo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Sudo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sudo has time to react.
Sudo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a looping right.
A big right from Smith misses.
Sudo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Nice jab there from Smith. #ROC#
Sudo is rocked!#T1#
Smith cracks Sudo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sudo falls backwards against the cage. Smith follows up with more strikes that drop Sudo to his knees. Smith keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sudo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Van Den Berg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
No joy there for Van Den Berg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Den Berg looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith cracks Van Den Berg with a good jab.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A punch lands to the side of Van Den Berg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Van Den Berg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Van Den Berg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Van Den Berg counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Den Berg connects with a looping right hand.
Van Den Berg misses with a double jab.
Van Den Berg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Den Berg misses with the combination.
Van Den Berg misses with the combination. #T1#
Smith scores with a hook.
Van Den Berg misses with a wild combination.
Van Den Berg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Den Berg looks winded!
Smith cracks Van Den Berg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Smith. #ROC#
Van Den Berg is rocked!
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Den Berg is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Van Den Berg gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Smith gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2020

#R1#
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussey.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hussey doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a hook but Hussey avoids it easily.
Hussey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hussey. Hussey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hussey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Hussey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Hussey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hussey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Hussey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hussey needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith cracks Hussey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith catches Hussey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hussey shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.#ROC#
Hussey is rocked!
Hussey throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Hussey is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Hussey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hussey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Hussey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hussey seems to have recovered his senses.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Hussey.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Hussey is out of range.
Smith cracks Hussey with a good jab.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Smith lands a big uppercut and Hussey crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hussey looks OK. Smith waves Hussey back to his feet!
Smith fakes the body blow, causing Hussey to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hussey goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rebel Smith!

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