Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coppola tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coppola to the ground. Coppola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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.#TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Coppola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coppola trying to control but Smith flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Smith is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Coppola. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Coppola trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
Smith is trying to stick to Coppola's back but Coppola is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Coppola.
Smith is looking to stand up but Coppola isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Coppola from controlling successfully.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coppola is controlling him.
Coppola looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coppola wants to sweep but no luck.
Coppola 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 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Coppola controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coppola 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.#SUB#
Coppola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith passes Coppola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Coppola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ES#
Coppola pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Coppola leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coppola attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Rob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Coppola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coppola wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Coppola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Coppola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Coppola working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Coppola stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coppola to the mat! Coppola manages to get full guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Coppola is retaining full guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Coppola's brow. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Coppola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Coppola looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily. #T1#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Coppola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Coppola has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coppola is trying to keep Smith in close.
Coppola tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Coppola is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coppola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Coppola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Coppola has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #T3#
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #SUB#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Coppola's guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coppola's head.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coppola's head.
Smith is pushing down on Coppola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coppola is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith stalling. #T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Smith.
Coppola is looking to improve his position.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Coppola is defending the position.
Coppola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith not doing much here.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coppola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coppola wants to control the action here but instead Smith manages to pass to full mount!
Coppola working to try and regain half guard.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Coppola is looking to get to half guard.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coppola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Coppola is working hard here to advance position.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Coppola looks a forlorn figure.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Coppola sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Coppola is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coppola tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Smith there. #T4#
Smith is taking a breather. Coppola 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.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Smith.#SUB#
Coppola actively working from the bottom here.
Coppola wants to get back to full guard but Smith has passed into side control.
Smith landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coppola being controlled for a moment.
Salvatore Coppola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Niska fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws out a counter right but Niska avoids it with no problem.
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.
Niska 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 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niska misses with a takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Niska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Niska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Niska pushes him away.
Niska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Niska tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Niska throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Niska shakes him off and moves away.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Niska slips under a jab from Smith.
Niska tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Niska thinking.
Niska tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Niska counters with a straight right hand.
Niska takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niska fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith is looking to clinch but Niska is avoiding it. #T3#
Niska swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niska is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Niska moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Niska's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Niska tries to tie him up.
Smith presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niska stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Niska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Smith tries to circle away but Niska has him pinned against the cage.
Niska prevents the takedown attempt.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niska taking a breather.
Come on Niska - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niska comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Niska blocking some punches.
Niska using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Niska struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Niska controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Niska 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.
Niska lands with a shot to the body.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Niska throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Niska saw that one coming.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Niska shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niska but Niska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Niska misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Nice cross by Niska.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niska half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Niska. Niska maintains the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
A bit of stalling here from Niska.
Niska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Niska prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Niska controls his hands.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Niska.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niska.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Niska working aggressively here.
Smith wants to break free but Niska has control.
Niska blocking some punches. #T3#
Niska slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niska tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Niska digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niska throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.#T4#
Niska tries to clinch but Smith moves away
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Niska scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Niska looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Niska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Niska.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niska cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Niska clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith moves out of range as Niska throws a body kick.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Niska shakes him off and moves away.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Niska.
Niska is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
Niska scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Still in half guard, Niska seems content to control.
Niska has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Niska continues to stall.#SUB#
Niska seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska controlling the pace. #T1#
Niska tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Niska wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niska looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #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.
Niska lands with a cross.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Niska to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Niska darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Niska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is trying to drag Niska to the mat but Niska just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Niska missing with knees to the body.
Juha Niska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Niska creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Niska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Niska throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Niska tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Niska throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niska delivers a nice body kick.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Niska.#T4#
Smith misses with a straight right.
As Smith looks to move away, Niska throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
A big right from Niska misses.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niska misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crunch! Niska slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Niska counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Niska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niska 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Nfld FN 44
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Vrana tries to clinch up.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Vrana manages to avoid it.
Vrana closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vrana connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vrana looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Vrana.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vrana.
Vrana throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrana misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrana catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vrana misses with a right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Vrana misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vrana fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Vrana throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Vrana throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vrana throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vrana moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrana throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Smith lands a brutal uppercut that launches Vrana off his feet! Vrana tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Smith!

Event: Nfld FN 42
Date: May 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Niska has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Niska takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Niska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niska throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Niska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Niska moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niska. #T1#
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Niska clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Niska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Niska throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Niska.
Niska cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Niska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niska misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Niska with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niska tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niska. Niska obviously looking to wear him down.
Niska misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska misses with an uppercut.
Niska throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Niska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niska throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.#CL#
Niska clinches up against the cage.
Niska has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niska wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Niska pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Niska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Niska wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws out a counter right but Niska avoids it with no problem.
Niska shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Niska throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niska.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Niska.
Niska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith blocks a jab.
Niska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Niska lands a right hand.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Niska looking to stall.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Niska persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#T1#
Smith moves out of range as Niska strikes.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niska lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Niska circles away.
Niska misses the shot to the body.
Niska misses with a takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Niska misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Niska's head back.
Niska scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niska. #T2#
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Niska.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niska tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Niska throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niska misses with a low kick.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niska connects with a looping right hand.
Smith cracks Niska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niska looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niska scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Niska!
Niska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Niska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niska cracks Smith with a good jab.
Niska connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Niska.
Niska throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Niska scores with a jab to the body.
Niska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Niska looks to clinch #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Niska avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Niska has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
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 Juha Niska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
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#
Niska throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Niska.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Niska pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Niska stalling the fight.
Niska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Niska stalling.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
The referee calls for Niska to work. #T1#
Come on Niska - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith tries to work over Niska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Niska has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Niska back against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Smith tightens his grip and picks Niska up, before dumping him to the ground. Niska manages to land in guard.

Niska pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Rob Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niska gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt. #T2#
Smith can't get the takedown.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.
Smith has Niska pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niska manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Niska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Niska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niska misses with a head kick.
Niska doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws out a counter right but Niska avoids it with no problem.
Niska tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Niska defends it well.
Niska dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!#CL#
Niska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tries to work over Niska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Niska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Smith tightens his grip and picks Niska up, before dumping him to the ground. Niska manages to land in guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Niska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niska wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Niska keeps moving. #T4#
Niska lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Niska from controlling successfully.
Niska works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rob Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juha Niska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niska content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Niska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niska, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Edmond throws a combination that misses
and Edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Edmond moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch but Edmond is avoiding it.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Edmond throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook. Edmond ducked under it nicely.
Edmond slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Edmond closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Edmond lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Edmond 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 Edmond waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Smith is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmond finish him?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Edmond.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Edmond tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmond connects with an inside leg kick.
Edmond tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Smith slips a jab from Edmond.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Edmond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Edmond drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
A short right from Smith. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Edmond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Edmond finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond throws a powerful right kick. Smith tried to block low but the kick was high! Smith was taken right off of his feet! Edmond jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rayful Edmond!
Rayful Edmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 37
Date: Mar 16, 2023

#R1#
Cotilla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Cotilla.
Cotilla fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Cotilla. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cotilla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cotilla looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Cotilla moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cotilla tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. #BC#
Cotilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cotilla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cotilla misses with a double jab
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Cotilla wants to clinch.
Cotilla fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cotilla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cotilla tries to clinch up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cotilla tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Cotilla looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cotilla moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Cotilla throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Cotilla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cotilla tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throws out a counter right but Cotilla avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Cotilla lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Cotilla thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotilla tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotilla finish him?
Cotilla throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Cotilla misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotilla. #T3#
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Cotilla has double underhooks.
Cotilla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Smith on the inside. #BC#
Cotilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cotilla lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cotilla.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Cotilla misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws out a counter right but Cotilla avoids it with no problem.
Cotilla misses with a combination
and Cotilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cotilla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Cotilla tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cotilla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cotilla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotilla closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Cotilla didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Cotilla dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cotilla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cotilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander Cotilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotilla takes one on the button.#CL#
Cotilla moves into the clinch successfully.
Cotilla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotilla blocks a body shot from Smith. #BC#
Cotilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotilla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cotilla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotilla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cotilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cotilla scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Cotilla's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cotilla duly obliges. #CL#
Cotilla has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Cotilla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cotilla rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotilla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Cotilla controls the action.
Cotilla looking to stall. #T2#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotilla.
Cotilla stalling against the cage.
Rob Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cotilla prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cotilla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Cotilla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cotilla's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cotilla duly obliges.
A nice combination there by Cotilla.
Cotilla takes one on the button.
Cotilla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cotilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotilla.
Cotilla throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Cotilla backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Cotilla manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Cotilla moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Cotilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotilla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Alexander Cotilla's cut is getting worse.
Cotilla tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Cotilla misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cotilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cotilla misses the jab.
Smith throws out a counter right but Cotilla avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Cotilla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cotilla shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Cotilla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Cotilla kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotilla lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Cotilla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cotilla throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cotilla ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
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 Alexander Cotilla will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Cotilla has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Cotilla steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cotilla throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cotilla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cotilla falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cotilla won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotilla is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Cotilla's face as Smith controls the position.
Cotilla is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cotilla's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rob Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cotilla tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Smith connects with a big shot to the side of Cotilla's head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is continuing to stall.#T2#
Smith gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Smith misses with an elbow to the head.
Cotilla wants to get back to his feet.
Smith struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cotilla is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Cotilla right now.
Smith is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cotilla is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Well, with Smith on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cotilla is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Smith throwing sloppy strikes.
Smith controls the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith missing with strikes from the back.
Cotilla looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cotilla looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smith.
Alexander Cotilla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cotilla covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rob Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith misses with punches from the back.
Cotilla covering up well under a series of strikes from Smith.
Smith controlling from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cotilla has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Cotilla!
A relieved looking Alexander Cotilla 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: Nfld live 24
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Niska moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Niska sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Niska throws a leg kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Niska!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Niska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Niska gets back to half guard.
Niska slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Niska keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Niska's brow. #SUB2#
Niska 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Niska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Niska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Niska has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Niska controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith trying to control but Niska is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Niska tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
A nice leg kick from Niska, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at NY Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Niska scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Niska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Niska tries a head kick but it misses.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Niska has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Niska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niska has him pressed against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Niska trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niska into the cage.#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Niska moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith digs a right hand into Niska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Niska's gas tank.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niska can do to turn this around?
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Niska blocking some punches.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Niska is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Niska changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Niska misses with a takedown #CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Smith prevents Niska from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Niska blocks a body shot from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
Niska wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rob Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niska's coach down at Sparks gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Niska's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Niska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Niska keeps the fight on the outside.
Niska looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Niska throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Niska misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Niska is trying to stall.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Niska goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.
Niska tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Niska.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Niska misses its intended target.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Niska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niska thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Niska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Niska lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Niska tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Niska tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Niska misses with a hook.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Juha Niska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niska misses with a takedown #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rob Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niska is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Niska throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Niska shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Niska.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Niska in his tracks. #CL#
Smith rushes Niska and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Niska landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Niska looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska leaning his opponent against the cage.
Niska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Niska is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niska has his back to the cage.
Niska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Niska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juha Niska.
Niska swings widly with a right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Niska lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Niska closes the distance looking to clinch
and Niska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Niska moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Niska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Niska slips under a jab from Smith.
Niska tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Niska cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Niska has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith pushes Niska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Niska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries a body shot but Niska blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith working aggressively here.
Niska blocking some punches. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Niska has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Niska stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Niska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Niska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Niska throws a poor cross that misses
and Niska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niska tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Niska looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Niska's guard.
Niska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #T4#
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niska wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Niska wants to hit a sweep here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Niska there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Niska's face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld FN 33
Date: Jan 26, 2023

#R1#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
DeCoteau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith tries to clinch up.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
DeCoteau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DeCoteau's head.
Smith trying to control but DeCoteau is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeCoteau keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
DeCoteau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #T1#
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
DeCoteau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith postures up.
DeCoteau 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.
DeCoteau has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
DeCoteau keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DeCoteau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Smith keeping full guard, as DeCoteau tries to pass.
DeCoteau trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeCoteau manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
DeCoteau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeCoteau keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
DeCoteau wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #T3#
DeCoteau looking to control.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeCoteau is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
DeCoteau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith wants to control from the top but DeCoteau keeps moving.
DeCoteau working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is fighting to break DeCoteau's control of his arms but DeCoteau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
DeCoteau has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for DeCoteau.
Smith trying to control the action but DeCoteau is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob 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#
Smith tries to clinch up but DeCoteau circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but DeCoteau gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
DeCoteau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as DeCoteau controls the action.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeCoteau tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeCoteau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from DeCoteau.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb DeCoteau.
DeCoteau is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Smith. #ROC#DeCoteau is rocked!#T1#
Smith lands a body punch.
DeCoteau fails to pull guard.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.
DeCoteau is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
DeCoteau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeCoteau blocking some punches.
Smith misses with the head strike.
DeCoteau blocking some punches.
DeCoteau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeCoteau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away. #TD#
Smith is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - DeCoteau is in big trouble! Smith is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking DeCoteau. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Rob Smith!

Event: Nfld christmas special
Date: Dec 29, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Smith pushes Picogram up against the cage in a clinch.
Picogram dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Picogram pulls his leg out and moves away.
Picogram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Picogram forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Picogram unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Picogram is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Picogram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith lands with a right to the head. #T1#
The referee calls for Picogram to work.
Picogram stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Picogram for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Picogram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Picogram scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Smith misses.
Picogram connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith wants to clinch.
Picogram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Picogram throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Picogram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Picogram.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Picogram.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Our sources have told us that Picogram has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Picogram stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Picogram, against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Picogram prevents the takedown attempt.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Picogram lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.#T3#
Picogram is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Picogram stalling.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Picogram looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Picogram.
Picogram landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picogram's elbow. #T4#
Smith tries a body shot but Picogram blocks it.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Picogram misses with some punches.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Picogram after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Picogram is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Picogram takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Picogram lands a knee to the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Picogram.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picogram.
Picogram stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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!
Nice elbow from Picogram.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Picogram as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Picogram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.#CL2#
Smith rushes Picogram and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Picogram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Picogram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Picogram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a body shot but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Picogram prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picogram. #T1#
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Picogram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Picogram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Picogram has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Picogram working the head and body with strikes.
Picogram wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Picogram with the ground and pound but Smith regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Well, if Picogram is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Smith keeping control of the position.
Picogram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Picogram wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Picogram missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Picogram is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Picogram. #T3#
Picogram is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Picogram is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Picogram looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Picogram lands a body shot.
Smith closes the distance but Picogram moves to the side
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Picogram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.#CL#
Picogram moves into the clinch.
Picogram lands a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith avoiding damage as Picogram throws knees to the body.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith'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#
Picogram misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Picogram has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Picogram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith has picked Picogram up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Picogram is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Picogram struggling to keep hold of the position.
Picogram lands punches and elbows. #T1#
Picogram has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Smith.
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smith tries to break free.
Picogram missing with punches from the back.
Smith can't escape the position.
Picogram misses with a punch to the head. #T2#
Picogram controls the action.
Picogram tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Picogram wants to control but Smith manages to buck him off and is now in Picogram's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Picogram is trying to keep Smith in close. #SUB#
Picogram 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.
Picogram has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Jonny Picogram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Picogram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is looking to advance position but Picogram has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Picogram throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because Picogram loaded up on that one.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Picogram controlling the position easily from mount.
Picogram misses with a head shot.#T4#
Picogram working Smith over with strikes here.
Picogram sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Picogram avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Picogram misses with a head shot.
Rob Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram landing strikes, looking to finish!
Picogram tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Picogram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Picogram 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram 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: Nfld FN 30
Date: Dec 15, 2022

#R1#
Takala misses with a two punch combination.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takala as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takala.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Takala.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Takala against the cage.
Smith has Takala pressed against the cage, preventing Takala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Takala as the two fighters clinch.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takala lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC2#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Takala throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Takala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Smith forces Takala back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Takala looking to stall.
Takala working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takala is defending well.
Takala working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Takala throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takala misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith tries to clinch up but Takala circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Takala back into the cage.
Takala tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takala backwards.
Takala gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takalas head. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takala.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Takala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takala doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith sets himself, and Takala steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Takala closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Smith! Takala dives in looking to finish! Smith is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tino Takala!
Tino Takala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 28
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Penn Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Penn Jr up against the cage.
Penn Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.#TD2#
Smith has Penn Jr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Penn Jr tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Penn Jr's guard.

Penn Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Penn Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith controls the position.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Penn Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Penn Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Penn Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Penn Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Penn Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Penn Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Penn Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Penn Jr tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith lands a strong strike to the head of Penn Jr. That's dazed him! Smith looking to finish here. Penn Jr is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Smith lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!

Event: Nfld live 14
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marley! But no joy.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch but Marley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Marley throws out a powerful jab.
Marley slips a jab from Smith.
Marley swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marley.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marley. Marley obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith looks to land a combination but Marley avoids it well.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Marley.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab.
Marley cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to clinch there but Marley circles away.
Marley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ezekiel Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Marley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Marley is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Marley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Marley connects with a jab.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Marley.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marley swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Marley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Marley gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 21
Date: Sep 22, 2022

#R1#
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Bryant has managed to clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has Bryant pressed against the cage, preventing Bryant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bryant tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith keeps control of Bryant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bryant 's efforts to push away.
Bryant is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. #T1#
Smith cracks Bryant with a nice body shot.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bryant 's efforts to push away.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant .
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Bryant 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bryant missing with knees to the body.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Bryant 's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bryant 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Smith. #T2#
Bryant is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryant s head. #CUT#It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Bryant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Bryant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Bryant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith blocks a head kick by Bryant .
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Rob Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Bryant 's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Bryant avoids it well and moves away.
Bryant throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Bryant wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Bryant .#T4#
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Bryant working hard to break the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith pushes Bryant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Bean Bryant 's cut even more.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant .
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
and Smith counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bryant ! He's just covering up as Smith starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!

Event: Nfld live 8
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Smith cracks a nice hook into Python's ribs.#CL2#
Python moves into the clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand.
Python blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Python blocks it.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Python backwards.
Python tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Python is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Python changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Python avoids it well and moves away.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
Python looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Python dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Python feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Python in a clinch.
Python looking for a takedown.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a body punch.
Python blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith keeps control of Python as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Python.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Python. #T2##BC2#
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Python fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Smith clinches.
Python is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Python blocking some punches.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Python looking for a takedown.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Python fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Python breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Python counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Python has a takedown stuffed.
Python takes one to the chin there.
Python looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Python fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Python uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Python unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a combination. Python tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Python slips a jab from Smith.#T4##CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Python.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Python blocks it. #BC2#
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Python wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Rob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Python back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rob Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Python back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyrius Python's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Python blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Python controls his hands.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Python's head. #BC2#
Python manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Python tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Python blocks an uppercut.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith has Python pressed against the cage, preventing Python from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Python 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.
Python is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Python into the cage.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is looking to wear down Python with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Python gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Python uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Python is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Python tries to clinch there but Smith circles away. #T2##CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Python looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Python wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Python is breathing heavily.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith dips a shoulder and cracks Python with a mighty uppercut! Python falls back against the cage and Smith unloads with a barrage of strikes! Python is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Smith screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!
In defeat, Cyrius Python stepped up to the mic, saying 'well that was a hard fight and i ended on the wrong corner'.

Event: Nfld live 6
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Coppola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at NY Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coppola thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coppola's guard.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Coppola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Coppola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Coppola's head.
Coppola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith working over Coppola with some ground and pound. Coppola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coppola is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Coppola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Coppola is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Coppola looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Coppola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Coppola working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Coppola working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking to cinch up a triangle. Smith throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Coppola's body to avoid the submission. Coppola has instead reached around Smith's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Coppola arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Nfld raw 1
Date: Jul 11, 2022

#R1#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyshenko shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith sizes up Kyshenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Raul Kyshenko has been cut.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Kyshenko. Kyshenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Kyshenko avoids it well and moves away.
Raul Kyshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyshenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Kyshenko.
Kyshenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kyshenko is looking for a sweep.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Kyshenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Kyshenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kyshenko some visible discomfort.
Smith grinds an elbow into Kyshenko's temple.
Kyshenko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kyshenko some visible discomfort.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kyshenko taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working Kyshenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kyshenko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Smith lands an elbow.
Kyshenko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kyshenko down.
Smith landing strikes.
Kyshenko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Kyshenko is looking for a sweep.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Kyshenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kyshenko to see if he's OK.#ROC#Kyshenko is rocked!#T3#
Kyshenko is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Kyshenko is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Kyshenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A big shot lands for Smith! That's hurt Kyshenko! Will he recover? Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!

Event: Nfld 19 Savage vs shima 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Faulk throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Faulk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Smith forces Faulk back against the cage and clinches.
Faulk has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Smith. #TD2#
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Faulk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Faulk is positioning himself well to prevent Smith advancing to mount.
Faulk is looking to escape.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faulk's head.
Smith prevents Faulk from standing back up. #T1#
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Faulk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Faulk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Faulk circles away. #CL#
Faulk moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Faulk throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Faulk breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faulk moves out of range of the strikes.
Faulk lands a two punch combo.
Faulk avoids the body shot from Smith.
Faulk tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faulk. #T2#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faulk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kevin Faulk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Faulk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faulk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Faulks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith throws a hook but Faulk blocks it.
Faulk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Faulk.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Faulk pushes him off.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Faulk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Faulk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Faulk has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Faulk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a body punch but Faulk moves out of range.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Faulk moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Smith rushes Faulk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Faulk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith is looking to clinch but Faulk is avoiding it.
Faulk tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throws a right hand that Faulk ducks under and follows up with a left that Faulk also avoids with ease.#T4#
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Faulk.#CL#
Faulk gets a clinch.
Faulk takes a shot to the head.
Smith letting Faulk take a breather here.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faulk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faulk misses with a punch to the body.
Faulk misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Faulk breaks from the clinch.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice leg kick from Faulk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith tries to clinch there but Faulk circles away.
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 Kevin Faulk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Faulk manages to break the clinch.
Faulk moves away from the strike by Smith.
Faulk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Faulk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Faulk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back 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.
Faulk lands an uppercut.
Smith tries a body shot but Faulk blocks it.
Faulk blocks an uppercut.
Faulk pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is trying to drag Faulk to the mat but Faulk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faulk tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Faulk back against the cage. #T1#
Faulk tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Faulk back against the cage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faulk works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faulk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Faulk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Faulk pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faulk is trying to stall.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faulk stalling against the cage.
Faulk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Faulk controls the action.
Kevin Faulk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Faulk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kevin Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.#T2#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faulk was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.#CL#
Faulk clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Faulk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Faulk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faulk lands a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Faulk.
Smith tries to work over Faulk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with some punches. #TD2#
Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Faulk has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faulk.
Faulk is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Faulk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rob Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faulk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Faulk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Faulk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faulk is looking for a counter combo.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faulk.
Smith throws the left hand but Faulk avoids the punch easily.
Faulk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith wants to clinch#KD#
and Faulk counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Faulk 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 lands a slapping body shot.
Faulk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faulk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Smith connects with a single shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Faulk.
Faulk is looking to clinch. #CL#
Faulk darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faulk.
Faulk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faulk is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faulk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Faulk blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faulk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths 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 Kevin Faulk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL#
Faulk rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Faulk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faulk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Faulk lands a left hand.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Faulk avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Faulk scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Faulk manages to break the clinch.
Faulk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Faulk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faulk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faulk scores with a leg kick.
Faulk throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faulk. Faulk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faulk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faulk.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faulk throws out the jab.
Faulk misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Faulk is just out of range.
Faulk is looking to counter punch.
Faulk avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kevin Faulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faulk is looking to clinch.
Faulk tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Faulk clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Faulk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Faulk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faulk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith throws a body punch but Faulk moves out of range. #T3#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Faulk sprawls well. Faulk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith throws the left hand but Faulk avoids the punch easily.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Faulk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faulk throws a counter high kick but Smith was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kevin Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.
Faulk swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Faulk tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Faulk.
Smith wants to clinch.#T4#
A big right from Smith misses.
Faulk lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Faulk takes the fight into the clinch.
Faulk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Faulk's ribcage. Faulk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faulk.
Smith tries for a takedown but Faulk manages to get underhooks.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faulk after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faulk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Faulk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Faulk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Faulk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Faulk clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Faulk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faulk thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body kick there by Faulk.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faulk but Faulk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith swings for the body but Faulk moves out of range.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faulk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Faulk misses its intended target.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Faulk counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Faulk finish him?#T1##CL#
Faulk has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faulk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Faulk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC#
Faulk manages to break the clinch.
Faulk wants to clinch.#CL#
Faulk has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch. #T2#
Faulk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Faulk blocking some punches.
Faulk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faulk stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries a body shot but Faulk blocks it.
Faulk pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Faulk 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!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faulk cracks Smith with a nice body shot.#BC#
Faulk breaks the clinch. #T3#
Faulk drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Smith right on the button. Smith goes down! Faulk follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Faulk gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Faulk!
Kevin Faulk retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Kevin Faulk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 18
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Faulk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Faulk avoids it well and moves away.
Faulk throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at NY Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Faulk scores with a four punch combination!
Smith throws a body punch but Faulk moves out of range.
Faulk is looking for the big counter here.
Faulk misses with a two punch combination.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Faulk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Faulk counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faulk was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Faulk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faulk throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Rob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Smith throws a hook to the side of Faulk's head but Faulk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Faulk.
Smith throws a body punch but Faulk moves out of range.
Faulk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faulk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Faulk blocks it.
Faulk doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Faulk tries a head kick but it misses.
Faulk connects with a leg kick.
Faulk is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Faulk counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Faulk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Smith rushes Faulk and presses him up against the cage.
Faulk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Faulk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Faulk is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Faulk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faulk.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Faulk.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a right hand.
Faulk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Faulk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Faulk backwards.
Faulk lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Smith lands a body shot. #BC2#
Faulk manages to break the clinch.
Faulk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith is looking to wear down Faulk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Faulk swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Faulk blocks an uppercut.
Faulk is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faulks head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faulk. #BC2#
Faulk breaks the clinch. #T4#
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Smith misses. #CL2#
Faulk closes the distance and clinches.
Smith prevents a body shot from Faulk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Faulk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith swings for the body but Faulk moves out of range.
Faulk flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.#CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith misses with some punches.
Faulk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faulk.
Faulk misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Faulk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Faulk counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Faulk 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!#ROC2#Smith is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faulk swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Faulk lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Faulk takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a straight left.
As Smith backs off Faulk throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Faulk.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Faulk counters with a big right hand! Oh Smith is in trouble here! Faulk follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Faulk!
Kevin Faulk is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kevin Faulk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 16
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1##CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Tiger in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tiger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiger blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
A short left from Smith. #BC2#
Tiger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Tiger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiger misses.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tiger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Smith clinches.
Tiger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiger throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Tiger can't break the clinch. #T3#
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Tiger controls the action.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A short left from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiger's efforts to push away.
Tiger just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiger blocking some punches. #T4#
Smith misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Tiger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Smith decides to return to a standing position.
Tiger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Despite the aggression on Tiger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tiger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith tries to clinch but Tiger moves out of range.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tiger's hands.
Smith takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lion Tiger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
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 short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger is trying to stall.
A short right from Smith. #T1#
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Tiger misses with some punches.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
Tiger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Smith. #ROC#Tiger is rocked!
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Rob Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Smith tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tigers head.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiger blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Smith cracks Tiger with a nice body shot.#T4#
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith prevents Tiger from breaking the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith avoiding damage as Tiger throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Tiger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith tries to clinch but Tiger moves away
and Tiger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith moves away from the strike by Tiger.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
No joy there for Tiger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Tiger's ribcage. Tiger let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Smith presses Tiger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Tiger stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Tiger tries to tie him up.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Tiger 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.
Tiger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiger lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiger.
Tiger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Tiger blocking some punches.
Tiger taking a breather. #BC2#
Tiger breaks the clinch.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Tiger's belly button to the back.
Tiger misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Tiger gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith gets through Tiger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith prevents Tiger from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Smith jabs Tiger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiger! But no joy.#CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiger has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Tiger controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger is trying to stall.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger blocking some punches. #T1#
Smith digs a right hand underneath Tiger's ribcage. Tiger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Tiger blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Tiger trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tiger into the cage.#BC2#
Tiger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Tiger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiger is looking for the big counter here.
Smith tries to clinch there but Tiger circles away.
Smith tries to clinch there but Tiger circles away.
Tiger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith works Tiger's body with a nice hook.
Tiger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Tiger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith tries to clinch
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith is looking to wear down Tiger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith gets through Tiger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Tiger is trying to stall.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Tiger's head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiger swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #T4#
Tiger prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tiger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Tiger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith had his way with Lion Tiger in that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Smith misses with a body shot
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Tiger crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tiger is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith dips a shoulder and cracks Tiger with a mighty uppercut! Tiger falls back against the cage and Smith unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tiger is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Smith screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!
Rob Smith retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Nfld 14
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Smith misses with a body shot.
Rusev looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#CL#
Smith darts in and clinches Rusev up against the cage.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rusev backwards. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Rusev has been cut.
Rusev tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Rusev doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Rusev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Rusev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Rusev throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rusev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rusev is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rusev 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 trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rusev's guard.#SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Rusev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith postures up.
Smith wanted to stand there but Rusev had control of the position. #SUB2#
Rusev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Rusev is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Rusev pushes him off.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Rusev throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Rusev in a clinch.
Rusev tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rusev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Rusev avoiding damage.
Rusev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #ROC#Rusev is rocked!
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Rusev avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Rusev is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rusev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Alexander Rusev's cut even more.
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Rusev! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!
Rob Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Nfld 12
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Anstey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at NY Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Anstey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Anstey's guard.
Anstey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet.
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anstey won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has control of Anstey's left arm, preventing Anstey from doing any damage.
Smith strikes from his own guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1#
Anstey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith trying to strike off his back.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anstey landing with the ground and pound.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith has Anstey pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith managing to control the position.
Anstey trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anstey!
Anstey is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Anstey is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Smith wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Anstey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Anstey is looking for a sweep.
Smith wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Anstey is trying to improve his position.
Smith working the ground and pound but Anstey is defending the strikes.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Anstey some visible discomfort.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Anstey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anstey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith trying to control from Anstey's half guard. Anstey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anstey is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
Smith prevents Anstey from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Smith is really struggling to control Anstey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Anstey throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anstey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anstey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rob Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Anstey is hurt! He's hurt bad - Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Anstey from any more punishment! Congratulations to Smith! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!
Rob Smith retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Nfld FN 1
Date: Apr 14, 2022

#R1#
Nyland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nyland momentarily. #KD#
Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nyland sprawling to the canvas! Nyland rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?! #ROC#Nyland is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ross Nyland has been cut.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Nyland in a clinch.
Nyland is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Nyland tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Nyland seems to have recovered his senses.
Nyland is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Smith wants the takedown. Nyland is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nyland's guard against the cage.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Nyland's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rob Smith!
Rob Smith retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Nfld 9
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Anstey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Anstey persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Anstey fails to land the takedown.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Anstey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anstey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anstey scores with a punch to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anstey defends well and Smith ends up having to push Anstey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anstey at a distance.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Smith has hold of one of Anstey's legs. Anstey is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Anstey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Smith is fighting to break Anstey's control of his arms but Anstey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Smith postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.
Smith postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Anstey has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey with a poor takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anstey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Smith lands a decent shot there.
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.
Anstey trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anstey rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rob Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Anstey tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anstey is defending well.#TD#
Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anstey is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith lands some strikes from the bottom.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position.
Anstey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Anstey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Smith lands a left hand.
Anstey wants a takedown. #TD2#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Anstey can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Anstey looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anstey tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anstey is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Smith won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Anstey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anstey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Smith lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
Smith won't allow Anstey to pass to mount. #T4#
Anstey lands strikes from half guard.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
Anstey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anstey working Smith over with strikes.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Anstey has control of the leg.
Anstey is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith trying to control here.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anstey regains guard immediately.
Anstey trying to control the position here.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Anstey trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anstey's head.#CUT2#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Anstey is rocked!
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Oh Anstey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Anstey is hurt! He's hurt bad - Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Anstey from any more punishment! Congratulations to Smith! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!
Rob Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.

Jones kicks Smith off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Jones shoots in.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Jones can't break the clinch. #T1#
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Smith. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Jones 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!#T3##CL#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Smith gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with the combination.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones walks into a jab.#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Jones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head. #CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Jones wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith misses with a wild combination. #T1##TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones tries to kick Smith off in order to stand up. Smith Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones stops Smith from passing to mount.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smith lands an elbow. #T2#
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith landing strikes.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Smith scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jones is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smith can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!

Event: GDL 141: San VS Moen
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Smith misses with a body punch
enabling Doback to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith is looking to clinch but Doback is avoiding it.
Smith wants to clinch up but Doback keeps it at a distance.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback misses with a straight right.
Doback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doback scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Doback misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Doback misses the jab.
Doback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Doback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Doback is just out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doback looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doback misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at NY Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doback is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Doback. #T1#
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Doback shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doback prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Smith wants a takedown.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Doback manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Doback lands a right hand. #TD#
Smith has Doback pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Doback tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Doback's guard.
Smith postures up in Doback's guard and throws a big left but Doback blocks it. #T2#
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Doback uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Doback!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Doback from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith has control of Doback's left arm, preventing Doback from doing any damage.
Doback has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Doback from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Doback scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Doback misses.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Doback's belly button to the back.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Doback's defenses.
Doback swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Doback misses its intended target.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doback throws out the jab.
As Doback looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Doback just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Doback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Doback moves away and avoids it.
Smith wants to clinch up but Doback keeps it at a distance.
Smith is looking to wear down Doback with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Doback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith. #T4#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Doback throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doback, pushing him back against the cage.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith gets through Doback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Doback.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doback unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Doback lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Smith falls backwards - clearly groggy! Doback dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GDL 137: Reed VS Chisaki
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
enabling Malvoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malvoe.
Malvoe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Malvoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Malvoe lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Malvoe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Smith is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvoe scores with a body shot.
Rob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Malvoe.
Malvoe moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Malvoe does it's job there.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Malvoe finish him?
Malvoe lands a right hook to the body.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith lands a jab to the head. #KD#
Malvoe lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Malvoe stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Malvoe's head.
Smith works Malvoe's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Malvoe scores with a counter punch that sends Smith to the canvas! Malvoe smells blood - he's punishing Smith with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Smith has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimshi Malvoe!
After winning the bout, Kimshi Malvoe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GDL 133: Adlehyde VS Hadjilis
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot by Hanley.
Hanley shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanley tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Hanley has been cut.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanley controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Hanley blocks an uppercut.
Hanley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanley backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanley is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hanley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hanley manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Hanley is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hanley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hanley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hanley wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hanley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #SUB#
Hanley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith tries to escape but Hanley is in control. #T3#
Hanley wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hanley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hanley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanley wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Hanley stalls from top position.
Hanley is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Hanley in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Hanley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanley is controlling him.
Hanley 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.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hanley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanley takes a shot to the head.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Hanley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Hanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith stuns Hanley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Hanley.
Hanley taking a breather.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Hanley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Hanley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #BC#
Hanley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanley circles away.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanley moves away.
Smith tries to clinch but Hanley is having none of it.
Hanley tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Hanley dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Hanley's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith blocks a head kick by Hanley.
Hanley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Smith forces Hanley back against the cage and clinches.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Hanley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanley tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Hanley stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Hanley 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.
Hanley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Hanley looking for a takedown.
Hanley can't get the takedown.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanley controls his hands.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanley tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Hanley is looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith works on Hanley's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanley.
Hanley is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanley or not.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Rob Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith cracks Hanley with a nice body shot.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hanley 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. Hanley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith works on Hanley's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Hanley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hanley's cut.
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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanley.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanleys head.
Hanley blocks an uppercut.
Hanley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Hanley avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith is leaning against Hanley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanley has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanley or not.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanley is trying to break free.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanley backwards.
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Hanley! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2021

#R1##CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nilsen has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Nilsen lands a takedown into guard.
Nilsen prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith keeping full guard, as Nilsen tries to pass.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nilsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nilsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
My spies in IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform me that Nilsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nilsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Nilsen stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Nilsen swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nilsen's guard.
Nilsen wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nilsen working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
Nilsen manages to get to full guard.
Nilsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilsen, not yet. #SUB2#
Nilsen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nilsen.#T2#
Nilsen is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to stand but Nilsen has his arm trapped.
Nilsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Nilsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nilsen wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. #SUB2#
Nilsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Nilsen trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Nilsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nilsen is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nilsen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nilsen tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #T4#
Smith tries to stand but Nilsen is controlling his head.
Nilsen tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dennis Nilsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith closes the distance but Nilsen moves to the side
and Nilsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Nilsen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Nilsen lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith lands a nice hook to Nilsen's body. Nilsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.#CL#
Smith rushes Nilsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Nilsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards. #TD2#
Nilsen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nilsen on the ground.
Smith is looking to escape.
Nilsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Nilsen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Nilsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Nilsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilsen wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working for an americana but Smith has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Nilsen was thinking about the submission.#T3#
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dennis Nilsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nilsen advances to half guard.
Smith is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Nilsen 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. Nilsen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Nilsen seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Nilsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Nilsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Nilsen sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Nilsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith wants to clinch up but Nilsen keeps it at a distance.
Nilsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith tries to clinch but Nilsen is having none of it.
And Nilsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nilsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith is looking to clinch but Nilsen is avoiding it.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Nilsen has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsen.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nilsen tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith tries to work over Nilsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Nilsen lands a takedown into guard.
Nilsen forces his way into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsen works his way into side control.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nilsen has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Nilsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Nilsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Nilsen 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 wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3##SUB2#
Nilsen tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB2#
Nilsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Nilsen tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Nilsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is trying to buck Nilsen off.#SUB2#
Nilsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rob Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nilsen wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Dennis Nilsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Nilsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nilsen 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Nilsen!
Dennis Nilsen 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1##CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garns taking a breather.
Garns blocking some punches.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garns 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.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garns jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garns is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garns looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith prevents Garns from breaking the clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by 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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Garns.
Garns misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Garns is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garns.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Garns.
Garns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garns blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Garns.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Garns avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Garns.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garns.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Garns.
Garns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Garns avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Garns blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Garns blocks a body shot from Smith. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garns.
Garns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here.
Garns can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Garns is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Garns.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T3#
Smith misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith tries to work over Garns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Garns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to work over Garns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to work over Garns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garns misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Garns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Garns back into the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Garns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Garns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Garns is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garns blocks a body shot from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #BC2#
Garns manages to break the clinch.
Garns pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Smith forces Garns back against the cage and clinches.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garns fails to pull guard.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Garns.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Garns.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Garns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith prevents Garns from breaking the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garns tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith pushes Garns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Rob Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Garns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Garns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith wants to stand but Garns is controlling his posture from full guard.
Garns looking for a sweep. Not yet Garns, not yet.
Smith is looking to stand up but Garns won't let him. #SUB2#
Garns has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Garns looking for a sweep. Not yet Garns, not yet. #SUB2#
Garns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith wanted to stand there but Garns had control of the position.
Garns looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Garns against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Garns avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Garns blocks a body shot from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garns.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Garns.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garns is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garns has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here. #T4#
Smith digs a right hand into Garns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garns's gas tank.
Smith misses with some punches.
Garns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries a body shot but Garns blocks it.
Garns prevents a body shot from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garns can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Smith rushes Garns and presses him up against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith working aggressively here.
Garns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garns blocking some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Garns.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garns blocks a body shot from Smith.
Garns goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garns.
Garns is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garns.#T1#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Garns.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Garns controls the action.
Smith digs a right hand into Garns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garns's gas tank.
Garns can't get the takedown.
Garns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith works on Garns's body with a couple of short punches.
Garns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries a body shot but Garns blocks it.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garns has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith tries a body shot but Garns blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garns.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garns prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Garns avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
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 can't find room to land a body shot as Garns controls the action.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garns or not. #T3#
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Smith.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Garns controls his hands.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Garns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Garns avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garns's elbow. #T4#
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Garns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kevin Garns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25

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

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 947

Total users: 40311