Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FFC 2: 4/20 Weed Special!
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Seminole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smoke is fending him off so far but Seminole persists. Nope, Smoke circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoke wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Seminole gets the takedown into side control.
Smoke is working to avoid the ground and pound but Seminole connects with a decent elbow.
Seminole cracks Smoke with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Seminole working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smoke pushes Seminole away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Seminole gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Seminole creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Seminole lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoke is trying to buck Seminole off.
Smoke throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Smoke taking punishment in the form of punches.
Seminole is working Smoke over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Seminole's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smoke takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smoke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seminole on the ground.
Seminole lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Smoke is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Seminole lands a strong strike to the head of Smoke. That's dazed him! Seminole looking to finish here. Smoke is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Seminole lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Seminole!
A victorious Chief Seminole thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Big Smoke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yeah I admit I lost but oh well, coming back home I'll get to enjoy a number 9 and an extra dip.'.

Event: FFC 1: It's showtime!
Date: Apr 01, 2021

#R1#
Smoke throws a nice looking combination but Kearney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kearney throws a looping overhand right but Smoke ducks down to avoid it.
Smoke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Smoke. Those never looked like landing.
Smoke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smoke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kearney.
It looked like Smoke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smoke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kearney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smoke slips a straight right by Kearney.
Smoke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kearney tests Smoke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kearney has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smoke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kearney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kearney just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kearney has knocked Smoke down with a huge combo! Kearney steps away and waves a wobbly Smoke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Big Smoke has been cut.#T1#
Kearney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kearney looks to throw the jab but Smoke is out of range.
Kearney throws a jab but it's blocked by Smoke. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kearney has knocked Smoke down with a huge combo! Kearney steps away and waves a wobbly Smoke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Smoke is rocked!
Kearney jabs Smoke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oh Smoke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smoke is breathing heavily.
Kearney ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Smoke out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Kearney!
Big Smoke spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeah I admit I lost but oh well, coming back home I'll get to enjoy a number 9 and an extra dip.'.

Event: ACA 18: Albans vs Nansen
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Smoke closes the distance and clinches.
Smoke tries to break free but Ryder pushes him back against the cage.
Smoke is trying to force a seperation but Ryder has the dominant position.
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Smoke - that landed with a thud.
Ryder tries to score a body lock takedown but Smoke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryder is working for takedown but Smoke is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Ryder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryder jumps guard but Smoke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryder wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryder controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryder is trying to stall.
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryder drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryder drops back down to his feet.
Ryder is trying to drag Smoke to the mat but Smoke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smoke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smoke stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smoke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryder has him pressed against the cage.
Smoke wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryder won't allow it.
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smoke can't break the clinch.
Ryder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smoke smiles and moves away. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Ryder avoids them all with ease.
Ryder fails with the takedown
and Smoke counters with a one-two to the body.
Smoke throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Ryder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ryder.
Smoke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smoke tries to break the clinch but Ryder is controlling the position.
Ryder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smoke's efforts to push away.
Smoke wants to break free but Ryder has control.
Smoke gets underhooks to prevent Ryder's takedown attempt.
Smoke is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryder has double underhooks.
Ryder stalling in the clinch but Smoke improves position.
Ryder fails to pull guard.
Smoke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Smoke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryder has him pressed against the cage.
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryder drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Smoke.
Smoke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryder.
Ryder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smoke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from Smoke.
Ryder is breathing heavily.
Ryder keeps control of Smoke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Smoke breaks from the clinch.
Smoke throws a series of strikes that have Ryder backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Josh Ryder has been cut.
Ryder shoots in for a double leg but Smoke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Smoke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smoke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Smoke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryder doesn't seem phased though.
Ryder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoke cracks Ryder with a good jab.
Smoke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smoke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryder in his tracks. #ROC2#Ryder is rocked!
Smoke lands with a right and another and another! Ryder is in big trouble! Smoke lands again and this time it's lights out for Ryder! A quality knockout there for Smoke.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Smoke!
A very excited looking Big Smoke rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ACA 12: Spliffs vs Khufu
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Smoke scores with a four punch combination!
Big Smoke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Smoke gets tackled into the cage by Hrungnir. Hrungnir maintains the clinch.
Hrungnir lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Hrungnir. #CUT#It looks like Big Smoke has been cut.
Smoke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hrungnir lands an uppercut.
Hrungnir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hrungnir gets through Smoke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoke is trying to maintain a safe position but Hrungnir gets an underhook and turns Smoke into the cage.
Hrungnir scores with a shot to the side of Smoke's head.
Hrungnir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smoke tries to circle away but Hrungnir has him pinned against the cage.
Hrungnir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hrungnir lands a left hand. #ROC#Smoke is rocked!
Hrungnir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smokes head.
Smoke is still on wobbly legs! Can Hrungnir finish him?
Hrungnir creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smoke with a big uppercut! Smoke tries to clinch up but Hrungnir pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smoke to the mat! Smoke covers up and Hrungnir unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Olaf Hrungnir!
In defeat, Big Smoke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yeah I admit I lost but oh well, coming back home I'll get to enjoy a number 9 and an extra dip.'.

Event: ACA 8: K1 Yakamito vs Minoru
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1#
Donk. Smoke catches Tug right on the button with a cross.
Tug misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Tug.
Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tug looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smoke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tug eats them both and turns towards Smoke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Smoke.
Tug throws a sloppy head kick
and Smoke counters with a series of strikes. Tug will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Tug lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tug lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Tug.
Smoke is looking for a counter combo.
Smoke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tug.
Tug thuds a left hand into Smoke's body.
Tug tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smoke is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Tug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smoke.
Smoke throws a right hand that Tug ducks under and follows up with a left that Tug also avoids with ease.
Tug looks to land a combination but Smoke avoids it well.
Smoke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tug.
Tug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tug looks winded!
Tug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tug avoids the body shot from Smoke.
Tug just misses with a punch to the body.
Tug throws a body punch but Smoke moves out of range.
Smoke misses with a looping right.
Tug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tug takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tug does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Tug moves out of range.
Tug scores with a nice head shot.
Smoke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smoke misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tug.
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Smoke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tug backs up against the ropes.
Tug throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smoke connects with a nice looking jab.
Tug gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smoke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tug misses with a shot to the body
and Smoke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smoke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tug eats them both and turns towards Smoke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tug is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smoke rather than just go for the knockout.
Smoke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tug moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smoke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tug on the side of the head.
Tug throws a head kick that misses.
Smoke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tug doesn't seem bothered though.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Tug moves out of range. #T3#
Smoke throws a low kick but Tug avoids it.
Tug changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tug throws a body punch but Smoke moves out of range.
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Smoke moves forwards but Tug connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Smoke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Smoke does no damage.
Smoke throws a nice looking combination but Tug bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tug dodges the punch combination from Smoke.
Tug swinging wildly here.
Tug looks to throw the jab but Smoke is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smoke!
Smoke misses with the combination. #T4#
Tug throws a lazy uppercut
and Smoke counters with a left and a right that stings Tug.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tug changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smoke scores with a three punch combo!
Tug throws a body punch but Smoke moves out of range.
Jab by Tug.
Tug throws a one two combo.
Tug throws a series of punches but Smoke moves out of range.
A lazy left from Smoke finds it's target.
Smoke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tug misses with a wild combination.
Smoke misses with a two punch combination.
Tug unleashes a big counter combination but Smoke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tug misses with a double jab
and Smoke counters with a series of strikes. Tug will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Smoke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Tug's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smoke swinging wildly here.
Tug goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smoke takes a swing at Tug's ribcage but misses.
Smoke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tug looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoke is just out of range.
Smoke slips under a jab from Tug.
Smoke tries to bum rush Tug with a series of wild strikes but Tug uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tug showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoke.
Smoke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tug circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tug.
Tug looks to land a combination but Smoke avoids it well.
Smoke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tug. That's going to slow Smoke down.
Tug avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Tug gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smoke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tug looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smoke throws a body shot but no joy.
Tug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tug is breathing heavily.
Smoke misses with a two punch combination.
Tug swings for the body but Smoke moves out of range.
Tug scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smoke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mark Tug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tug looks to land a combination but Smoke avoids it well.
Tug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smoke manages to avoid it.
Tug scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smoke tries to bum rush Tug with a series of wild strikes but Tug uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tug misses with a two punch combination.
Smoke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smoke avoids the head kick by Tug. #T2#
Tug swinging wildly here.
Big Smoke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smoke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smoke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tug moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tug doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tug throws a low kick but Smoke avoids it.
Tug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smoke circles away quickly and effectively.
As Tug looks to move away, Smoke throws a big counter combo but Tug just gets out of the way.
Tug pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smoke is out of range and Tug settles back down.
Smoke throws a series of strikes that have Tug backpedaling.
Smoke throws a shot to the body.
Smoke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice uppercut lands for Smoke. That snapped Tug's head back.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tug throws an overhand right that lands on Smoke's shoulder, as Smoke tries to avoid the shot.
Smoke catches Tug with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Tug lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Smoke.
Smoke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A shot to the liver by Smoke. Beautiful body shot.
Tug misses with a few strikes there.
Smoke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smoke is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smoke connects with a crisp jab.
Tug avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tug swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smoke counters with a three punch combo that has Tug backing up. Tug nods at Smoke to acknowledge the strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smoke here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tug displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tug swings for the body but Smoke moves out of range.
Tug takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4##CL#
Smoke gets a clinch. #BC#
Smoke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smoke scores with a jab.
Smoke misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Tug throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smoke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tug tries to bum rush Smoke with a series of wild strikes but Smoke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smoke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Tug moves out of range.
No joy there for Smoke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tug lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tug throws a right and a left that Smoke avoids nicely.
Smoke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smoke lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Smoke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Tug's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smoke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tug dodges the punch combination from Smoke.
Tug throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tug misses with the combination.
Tug looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoke is just out of range.
Smoke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smoke misses with a wild combination.
Tug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tug lands a lovely overhand right.
Tug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tug misses with a wild body shot.
Tug misses with a wild body shot.
Smoke is looking to counter the offense by Tug and move into the clinch.#T1#
A nice combination there by Smoke.
Tug misses the jab.
Smoke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tug circles away quickly and effectively.
Smoke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smoke.
Smoke tries to bum rush Tug with a series of wild strikes but Tug uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smoke lands with an overhand left.
Smoke connects with a nice looking jab.
Smoke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tug circles away quickly and effectively.
Smoke cracks a nice hook into Tug's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoke scores with a jab.
Tug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tug throws a body punch but Smoke moves out of range.
Smoke looks to land a combination but Tug avoids it well.
Tug throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Smoke blocks a head kick by Tug. #CL#
Smoke moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smoke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Smoke has closed the distance and engaged Tug in a clinch.
Tug can't break the clinch. #BC#
Smoke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smoke connects with a jab.
Tug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smoke.
Tug throws a right and a left that Smoke avoids nicely.
Smoke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Big Smoke is winning the standup battle so far.
Tug looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tug avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tug throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smoke counters with a two punch combo.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Tug avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Tug showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoke.
Smoke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tug backs up against the ropes.
Tug fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tug misses with a shot to the body
and Smoke counters with a left to the body.
Smoke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smoke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Tug.
Tug throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smoke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tug tried to score with a low kick but Smoke checks it.
Tug takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tug swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smoke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Smoke feints a jab promting Tug to slip. Smoke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tug slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tug misses with a wild combination.
Smoke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smoke looks to land a combination but Tug avoids it well.
Smoke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smoke dodges the punch combination from Tug.
Tug slips a jab and a cross from Smoke.
Tug throws a hook but Smoke blocks it.
Tug takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smoke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tug can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smoke circles away quickly and effectively.
Tug misses with a wild body shot.
Mark Tug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Smoke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smoke lands a two punch combo.
Smoke dodges the punch combination from Tug.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Smoke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smoke 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 for Big Smoke!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Big Smoke!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Big Smoke!

Big Smoke wins by unanimous decision!
Big Smoke 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: ACA 4: Poulter vs Hanaki
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Jorgensen misses with the body kick
and Smoke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smoke lands with an overhand left.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Smoke circles away easily
and Smoke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smoke misses with the combination.
Jorgensen wants to clinch
enabling Smoke to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorgensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke misses with a double jab.
Jorgensen tries to clinch but Smoke is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen . Smoke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smoke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorgensen moves away.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jorgensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smoke throws a nice looking combination but Jorgensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Jorgensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Smoke circles away easily
and Smoke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Big Smoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jorgensen .
Smoke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorgensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jorgensen ! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Smoke.
Smoke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smoke throws a right hand that Jorgensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorgensen also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Jorgensen keeps control of Smoke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smoke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoke wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Jorgensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smoke misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Jorgensen has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Jorgensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Jorgensen moves into range and clinches up with Smoke.
Smoke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Smoke on the inside. #BC2#
Jorgensen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jorgensen misses with a double jab
and Smoke counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Smoke swinging wildly here.
Jorgensen misses with an uppercut
and Jorgensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jorgensen throws out a leg kick but Smoke moves out of range and Jorgensen only half commits.
Smoke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smoke stalks Jorgensen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jorgensen 's face. Jorgensen staggers backwards, shaken.
Jorgensen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smoke.
Jorgensen misses with an uppercut
and Smoke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorgensen tries to clinch up.
Smoke moves out of range of the body kick.
Smoke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smoke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoke tries to bum rush Jorgensen with a series of wild strikes but Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smoke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Jorgensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smoke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smoke lands a two punch combo.
Smoke misses with the combination.
Smoke stalks Jorgensen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jorgensen 's face. Jorgensen staggers backwards, shaken.
Jorgensen moves to clinch but Smoke breaks away
and Smoke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smoke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smoke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smoke checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Smoke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smoke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jorgensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorgensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoke.
Jorgensen throws out a counter right but Smoke avoids it with no problem.
Smoke lands a slapping body shot.
Jorgensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Smoke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorgensen tries to clinch up but Smoke circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Jorgensen clinches up with Smoke and pushes him back against the cage.
Smoke has had enough of the clinch but Jorgensen keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Smoke is trying to force a seperation but Jorgensen has the dominant position.
Smoke is trying to break the clinch but Jorgensen is controlling him.
A short right from Jorgensen .
Smoke tries to break free but Jorgensen pushes him back against the cage.
Smoke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jorgensen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smoke is defending well for now.
Smoke is trying to break free.
Jorgensen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smoke gets through Jorgensen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smoke is working Jorgensen over against the cage.
Jorgensen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Jorgensen has Smoke pushed against the cage.
Jorgensen fails to pull guard.
Jorgensen prevents Smoke from breaking the clinch.
Jorgensen has Smoke pressed against the cage, preventing Smoke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smoke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smoke is trying to break the clinch but Jorgensen is controlling him.
Jorgensen tries to pull guard but Smoke holds him up against the cage and eventually Jorgensen drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Jorgensen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jorgensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smoke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Smoke scores with a four punch combination!#T3##CL2#
Jorgensen clinches up with Smoke and pushes him back against the cage.
Smoke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jorgensen has him pressed against the cage.
Smoke is looking to break free of the clinch but Jorgensen has double underhooks.
Jorgensen wants a takedown but no success here.
Big Smoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jorgensen .
Jorgensen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smoke to keep the fight standing.
Jorgensen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smoke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
Jorgensen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smoke avoids it.#BC2#
Jorgensen 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jorgensen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smoke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Smoke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jorgensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smoke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jorgensen eats them both and turns towards Smoke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A left lands for Smoke.#ROC#Jorgensen is rocked!#T4#
Jorgensen misses with a kick to the body.
Jorgensen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smoke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jorgensen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jorgensen is still on wobbly legs! Can Smoke finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Jorgensen got wobbled bad by a big combination! Smoke presses forward with punches and knees until Jorgensen stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Jorgensen closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Smoke!
In his post fight interview, Big Smoke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoke throws a leg kick that misses.
Smoke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennet doesn't seem bothered though.
Smoke throws a series of strikes that have Bennet backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Stephen Bennet has been cut.
Bennet tries to clinch but Smoke moves out of range.
Smoke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smoke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smoke misses with a double jab.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smoke.
Bennet dives in and grabs Smoke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smoke pushes down on Bennet's head and hops out.
Bennet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smoke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bennet.
Bennet tries to clinch but Smoke is having none of it.
Smoke with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Bennet swings for the body but Smoke moves out of range.
Big Smoke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennet shoots in looking for a takedown. Smoke tries to sprawl out of it but Bennet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smoke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Big Smoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Bennet.
Smoke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smoke duly obliges.
Smoke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smoke takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Big Smoke has been cut.
Bennet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smoke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smoke. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet misses with a wild combination.
Smoke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Bennet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bennet shoots in for a double leg but Smoke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bennet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smoke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennet.
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!
Bennet slips a jab and a cross from Smoke.
Bennet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smoke tries to bum rush Bennet with a series of wild strikes but Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smoke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smoke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Smoke throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Smoke slaps away a takedown attempt from Bennet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bennet has a takedown stuffed.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses
and Smoke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bennet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smoke sprawls well. Smoke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bennet gets slowly back to his feet.
Smoke tries to counter by clinching up but Bennet breaks away and moves out of range.
Smoke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bennet back to the cage. Smoke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Bennet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smoke throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Smoke stalks Bennet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bennet's face. Bennet staggers backwards, shaken.
Smoke with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoke misses with a double jab.
Smoke tries a head kick but it misses.
Smoke is looking to wear down Bennet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bennet tries to clinch up
enabling Smoke to counter with a crisp jab.
Smoke misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Smoke dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bennet.
Big Smoke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennet fails with the takedown
and Smoke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smoke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bennet gets tackled into the cage by Smoke. Smoke maintains the clinch.
Bennet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Big Smoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Bennet.
Smoke is trying to push Bennet away but Bennet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smoke here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bennet wants to take the fight to the mat but Smoke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smoke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennet can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bennet is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Smoke scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smoke throws a nice looking combination but Bennet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smoke scores with a hook to the body. Bennet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smoke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bennet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Smoke misses the target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bennet is trying to push Smoke away but Smoke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bennet tries to break free but Smoke pushes him back against the cage.
Bennet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bennet fails to pull guard.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smoke's elbow.
Smoke avoids the elbow strike from Bennet, against the cage. #T2#
Smoke wants to get back to striking at distance but Bennet won't allow it.
Smoke tries to circle away but Bennet has him pinned against the cage.
Smoke is trying to force a seperation but Bennet has the dominant position.
Bennet gets underhooks to prevent Smoke's takedown attempt.
Smoke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennet.
Smoke slowing the pace effectively.
Bennet managing to block the knees to the body from Smoke.
Bennet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smoke.
Bennet working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Smoke has managed to clinch.
Smoke misses with a body punch.
Bennet is trying to pull guard but Smoke has him pressed against the cage.
Bennet jumps guard but Smoke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bennet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smoke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennet has him pressed against the cage.
Smoke is trying to break the clinch but Bennet has him pressed against the cage.
Bennet keeps control of Smoke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smoke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennet has him pressed against the cage.
Smoke is looking to break free of the clinch but Bennet has double underhooks.
Smoke avoiding damage as Bennet throws knees to the body.
Bennet controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bennet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bennet missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Smoke stuffs the takedown attempt from Bennet. Bennet gets slowly back to his feet.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses.
Smoke throws a right hand that Bennet ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennet also avoids with ease.
Smoke with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smoke defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Smoke dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smoke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Smoke.
Big Smoke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennet moves to clinch but Smoke breaks away
and Smoke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smoke swivels and escapes.
Smoke attempts a counter takedown but Bennet avoids it well and moves away.
Bennet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smoke.
A head kick by Bennet misses
and Smoke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smoke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smoke wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smoke circles away.
Big Smoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Bennet.
Bennet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennet tries for a takedown but Smoke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Smoke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smoke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Smoke looks to land a combination but Bennet avoids it well.
Smoke looks to land a combination. Bennet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bennet is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smoke is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bennet.
Smoke throws a series of strikes that have Bennet backpedaling. #CUT#That has opened up Stephen Bennet's cut even more.
Bennet wants to clinch but Smoke slips to the side
and Smoke counters with a left and a right that stings Bennet.
Smoke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bennet.
Smoke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Smoke.
Bennet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bennet lands a head kick. Smoke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoke throws a nice looking combination but Bennet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smoke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smoke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Smoke throws a series of punches but Bennet moves out of range.
Smoke cracks Bennet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Bennet moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smoke trying to land knees to the body.
Bennet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bennet can't get the takedown.
A short left from Smoke.
Smoke lands a right hand.
Smoke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Smoke is trying to break the clinch but Bennet has him pressed against the cage.
Bennet prevents Smoke from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Smoke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smoke misses with a hook.
Smoke feints a jab promting Bennet to slip. Smoke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bennet slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bennet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smoke defends well and Bennet ends up having to push Smoke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bennet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smoke is fending him off so far but Bennet persists. Nope, Smoke circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
Smoke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Smoke moves into the clinch.
Bennet tries to circle away but Smoke has him pinned against the cage.
Smoke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smoke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Smoke as the two fighters clinch.
Smoke tries to circle away but Bennet has him pinned against the cage.
Smoke leaning against his opponent.
Bennet tries to land knees in the clinch but Smoke avoids the damage to the body.
Bennet looking to stall.
Smoke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smoke is working Bennet over against the cage.
Bennet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smoke's efforts to push away.
Smoke gets through Bennet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Smoke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smoke 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Smoke!
Big Smoke 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: Empire: XV
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freibergs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Smoke.
Freibergs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smoke lands with a cross.
Smoke misses with a two punch combination.
And Freibergs tries to counter it with a takedown but Smoke pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Smoke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Freibergs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC#
Smoke breaks from the clinch.
Freibergs 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. #CUT2#It looks like Big Smoke has been cut.
Freibergs wants to clinch up but Smoke keeps it at a distance.
Smoke scores with a nice right hand.
Freibergs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smoke counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freibergs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoke.
Freibergs feints a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freibergs is defended easily by Smoke.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Freibergs. That's going to slow Smoke down.
Smoke swats away the attempt to clinch by Freibergs.
Smoke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smoke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smoke throws a nice looking combination but Freibergs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Smoke as Freibergs shoots in.
Big Smoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artis Freibergs.#TD2#
Freibergs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smoke to the ground. Freibergs is now in Smoke's guard.#ES#
Smoke scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smoke misses with a double jab
and Smoke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smoke looks for the body kick but Freibergs saw that one coming.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Freibergs avoids them all with ease.
Freibergs blocks a jab.
Smoke throws an overhand right that lands on Freibergs's shoulder, as Freibergs tries to avoid the shot.
Smoke sets himself, and Freibergs steps forward looking for the clinch! Smoke avoids it this time.
Freibergs moves in looking to clinch but Smoke pushes him off.
Smoke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Freibergs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smoke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smoke tries to land a front kick but Freibergs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smoke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freibergs's head backwards.
Smoke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smoke throws a right hand that Freibergs ducks under and follows up with a left that Freibergs also avoids with ease.
Freibergs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Freibergs fails with a takedown attempt.
As Freibergs looks to move away, Smoke throws a big counter combo but Freibergs just gets out of the way.
Freibergs tries for a takedown but Smoke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smoke misses with a combination
and Freibergs counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smoke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smoke throws a one two combo.
Smoke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smoke misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smoke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smoke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freibergs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freibergs darts in looking for a takedown but Smoke gets double underhooks and turns Freibergs into the cage. #T4#
Freibergs throws a push kick but Smoke slaps the foot to one side.
Freibergs slips a jab and a cross from Smoke.
Freibergs wants to clinch up but Smoke keeps it at a distance.
Smoke scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoke misses with a few strikes there.
Freibergs shoots in but Smoke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Smoke lands with a nice body punch.
Smoke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freibergs circles away quickly and effectively.
Freibergs is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Smoke.
Freibergs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smoke pinned against the cage. Smoke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smoke tries to counter with a takedown but Freibergs is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Smoke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Smoke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Smoke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freibergs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Big Smoke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freibergs tries to bum rush Smoke with a series of wild strikes but Smoke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smoke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smoke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freibergs.
Freibergs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smoke swings for the body but Freibergs moves out of range.
Smoke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freibergs can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke lands the left hand.
Freibergs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smoke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smoke scores with a one two! Freibergs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smoke misses with a wild combination.
Freibergs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Freibergs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smoke was well out of range. Poor timing from Freibergs.
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Freibergs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smoke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smoke looks to land a combination. Freibergs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Freibergs lands a head kick!
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown but Smoke shows good takedown defense.
Big Smoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artis Freibergs.
Freibergs is breathing heavily.
Freibergs misses with a few strikes there.
Smoke throws a body kick that misses.
Smoke tries to bum rush Freibergs with a series of wild strikes but Freibergs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freibergs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smoke.
Smoke connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Smoke looks to land a body kick but Freibergs moved away.#TD2#
Freibergs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freibergs passes Smoke's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES#
Smoke has one foot on Freibergs's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Big Smoke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smoke misses with the combination.
Big Smoke is winning the standup battle so far.
Smoke blocks a head kick by Freibergs.
Smoke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
A combination from Smoke does no damage.
Freibergs moves in looking to clinch but Smoke pushes him off.
Smoke misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freibergs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smoke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Freibergs misses with a two punch combination.
Smoke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Freibergs shoots for a takedown but Smoke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smoke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smoke looks to land a combination but Freibergs avoids it well.
A combination from Smoke does no damage. #T4#
Freibergs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freibergs shoots in and drives through. Smoke sprawls well.
No luck for Freibergs with that takedown attempt.
Smoke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smoke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoke throws a series of punches but Freibergs moves out of range.
Freibergs has a takedown stuffed.
Freibergs dodges the punch combination from Smoke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Smoke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Smoke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smoke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Smoke is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Freibergs presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Freibergs prevents the takedown attempt.
Freibergs is trying to pull guard but Smoke has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Smoke breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Freibergs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smoke is looking to break free of the clinch but Freibergs has double underhooks.
Freibergs throws an elbow but it misses. #TD2#
Freibergs decides to pull guard. #SU#
Smoke gets to his feet. Freibergs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Smoke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smoke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smoke jabs Freibergs right on the nose. Freibergs blinks but takes it well.
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown but Smoke shows good takedown defense.
Freibergs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smoke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Freibergs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smoke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smoke lands a two punch combo.
Smoke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smoke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Freibergs shoots for a double leg takedown but Smoke sprawls well. He's pushed Freibergs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Big Smoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artis Freibergs.
Smoke stalks Freibergs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Freibergs's face. Freibergs staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Smoke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smoke is looking for a counter combo.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Freibergs avoids them all with ease.
Smoke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freibergs.
Freibergs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Freibergs misses with a takedown
and Smoke counters with a two punch combo.
Smoke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Freibergs. Freibergs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smoke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Freibergs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smoke defends it well.
Freibergs fails with the takedown.
Smoke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
Smoke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Freibergs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoke.
Freibergs tries to clinch but Smoke moves out of range.
Freibergs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freibergs dips to his left and cracks Smoke with an uppercut!
Smoke is working the combinations to good effect here.
Freibergs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smoke connects with a body shot that sends Freibergs's belly button to the back.#T4##CL2#
Freibergs closes the distance and pushes Smoke back into the cage.
Freibergs is working for takedown but Smoke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Freibergs misses with the head strike. #BC#
Smoke breaks the clinch.
Smoke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Freibergs eats them both and turns towards Smoke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smoke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freibergs.
Freibergs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smoke.
Freibergs fails with the takedown
and Smoke counters with a straight right hand.
Artis Freibergs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Smoke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smoke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Smoke!
In his post fight interview, Big Smoke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Empire: Midweek Bash
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoke throws a nice looking combination but Kaloev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaloev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaloev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smoke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Kaloev shoots in and bounces Smoke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smoke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaloev is controlling him.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Smoke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaloev defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev tries to free his leg and advance position but Smoke is retaining full guard.
Kaloev trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smoke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaloev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaloev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Kaloev pushes down on Smoke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#ES2#
Smoke manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kaloev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Smoke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smoke misses the jab.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Smoke does no damage.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Kaloev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Kaloev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smoke!
Smoke wants to hold on but Kaloev pushes him away.#SUB#
Kaloev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smoke has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaloev tries to control but Smoke wriggling away. #T2#
Smoke blocking the ground and pound.
Kaloev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Kaloev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kaloev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Kaloev wants to finish this one by submission but Smoke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaloev.
Kaloev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaloev really is a fat lump.
Smoke is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smoke really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3##SUB#
Kaloev has hold of Smoke's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smoke manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kaloev tries to control but Smoke wriggling away.
Kaloev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smoke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaloev won't let Smoke get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Kaloev working for a submission but Smoke is keeping him at bay.
Kaloev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Smoke is squirming around, avoiding Kaloev's attempts to control the action.
Kaloev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kaloev trying to control but Smoke is having none of it.
Smoke holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kaloev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smoke is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kaloev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smoke manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev trying to control the position but Smoke is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Kaloev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smoke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smoke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaloev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaloev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smoke counters with a straight right hand.
Kaloev shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaloev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Kaloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaloev shoots in looking for a takedown. Smoke tries to sprawl out of it but Kaloev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smoke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoke 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.
Smoke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaloev circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaloev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaloev tries for a takedown but Smoke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abdul Kaloev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Smoke looks to land a combination but Kaloev avoids it well.
Kaloev shoots in for a double leg but Smoke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smoke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smoke throws a head kick that misses.
Kaloev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smoke defends it nicely.#CL2#
Smoke darts in and clinches Kaloev up against the cage.
Kaloev wants to take the fight to the mat but Smoke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kaloev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaloev can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Smoke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Smoke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaloev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smoke but Smoke pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
No luck for Kaloev with that takedown attempt.
Smoke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaloev. Kaloev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smoke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Kaloev avoids them all with ease.
Kaloev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smoke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Smoke swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Smoke is breathing heavily.
Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaloev tries for a takedown but Smoke circles away easily
and Smoke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smoke misses with a few strikes there.
Kaloev shoots in but Smoke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smoke throws a looping overhand right but Kaloev ducks down to avoid it.
Kaloev fails with the takedown.#TD#
Smoke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kaloev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kaloev pushes down on Smoke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Kaloev is taking a breather. Smoke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smoke is staying active underneath Kaloev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaloev wants to free his trapped foot but Smoke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kaloev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smoke is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abdul Kaloev!
Big Smoke was interviewed post fight and said 'Yeah I admit I lost but oh well, coming back home I'll get to enjoy a number 9 and an extra dip.'.

Event: Empire: XII
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smoke throws a big counter combination but Rodriquez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Big Smoke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smoke!
Smoke misses with the combination.
Rodriquez throws a series of punches but Smoke moves out of range.
Smoke fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez misses with a body punch
and Smoke counters with a stiff right hand.
Smoke tries for a takedown but Rodriquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smoke finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodriquez's head.
Smoke slips a jab from Rodriquez.
Smoke circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Rodriquez closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC#
Smoke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Smoke circles away.
Smoke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodriquez.
Smoke fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Smoke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriquez is looking to clinch but Smoke is avoiding it.
Smoke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriquez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smoke doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriquez circles away.
Smoke slips a jab and a cross from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smoke misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Smoke should have avoided that one. #T2#
Rodriquez lands a slapping body shot.
Rodriquez moves in looking to clinch but Smoke pushes him off.
Rodriquez with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hector Rodriquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriquez misses with a body shot.
Smoke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smoke takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Rodriquez moves into the clinch.
Smoke lands a left hand. #T3##BC2#
Rodriquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Smoke.
Smoke dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been informed that Rodriquez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriquez throws a right hand that Smoke ducks under and follows up with a left that Smoke also avoids with ease.
Rodriquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoke is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodriquez.
Smoke goes for a double leg but Rodriquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriquez continues to drive forward.
Rodriquez tries a quick counter leg kick but Smoke is wise to it.
Rodriquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodriquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smoke under the eye.#T4#
Smoke tries to bum rush Rodriquez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriquez throws a looping overhand right but Smoke ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodriquez throws a right and a left that Smoke avoids nicely.
Smoke throws a wild combination 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!
Rodriquez works the jab nicely.
Smoke throws a right hand that Rodriquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriquez also avoids with ease.
Rodriquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smoke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Smoke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smoke swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriquez.#CL2#
Rodriquez drives through and clinches with Smoke against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Rodriquez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smoke was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriquez.
Hector Rodriquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriquez avoids the head kick by Smoke.
Smoke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriquez.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Big Smoke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Rodriquez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smoke swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoke is just out of range.
Smoke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smoke scores with a jab. Rodriquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Smoke misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriquez throws a nice looking combination but Smoke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smoke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Smoke misses.
Rodriquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Smoke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Smoke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriquez lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Big Smoke has been cut.
Rodriquez jabs Smoke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodriquez thuds a left hand into Smoke's body.
Smoke takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smoke throws a body shot but no joy.
Smoke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Smoke catches Rodriquez right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Smoke misses.
Rodriquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rodriquez misses with a left hand
and Smoke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smoke throws a combination that misses
and Rodriquez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smoke's knee momentarily.
Smoke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodriquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodriquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Smoke should have avoided that one.
Smoke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Smoke blocks a head kick by Rodriquez. #CL2#
Rodriquez has Smoke up against the cage in a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rodriquez 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.#BC#
Smoke breaks the clinch.
Smoke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriquez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smoke's knee momentarily.
Rodriquez throws a nice looking combination but Smoke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriquez tries to bum rush Smoke with a series of wild strikes but Smoke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smoke on the side of the head.
Rodriquez with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rodriquez clinches.
Smoke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodriquez lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Rodriquez. #T4#
Rodriquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Rodriquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoke misses with a double jab.
Rodriquez tries to clinch but Smoke is having none of it.
Smoke missing with a left hand there. Rodriquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smoke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smoke misses with a hook to the body
and Rodriquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smoke throws a hook but Rodriquez avoids it easily.
Rodriquez throws a lazy right hand but Smoke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriquez. Smoke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriquez lands with a hook. Smoke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodriquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Rodriquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Smoke'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#
Smoke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smoke goes for a double leg but Rodriquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriquez continues to drive forward.
Smoke swinging wildly here.
Smoke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodriquez counters with an inside leg kick.
Rodriquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smoke.
Smoke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriquez counters with a good low kick that Smoke was not able to check.
Rodriquez misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smoke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodriquez checks a leg kick.
Rodriquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Rodriquez pushes Smoke up against the cage in a clinch.
Smoke misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smoke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriquez throws a leg kick which misses Smoke's front leg but catches the back leg as Smoke tries to avoid it.
Smoke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Rodriquez counters by moving into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodriquez stops a takedown attempt from Smoke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Smoke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoke prevents a body shot from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rodriquez. #BC2#
Rodriquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Rodriquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodriquez lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriquez circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Smoke drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rodriquez follows Smoke to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Rodriquez!
Big Smoke was interviewed post fight and said 'Yeah I admit I lost but oh well, coming back home I'll get to enjoy a number 9 and an extra dip.'.

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