Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 109
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Smith digs a good body shot into Anttonen's ribs.
Anttonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anttonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith thows a huge punch but Anttonen dodges it nicely.
Smith with the ground and pound but Anttonen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anttonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Anttonen has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Smith seems keen to control Anttonen's posture.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anttonen defends well.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anttonen passes into side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anttonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith looking for a sweep but Anttonen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anttonen is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith tries to roll over but Anttonen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Anttonen is controlling the pace.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anttonen trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith wants to improve his position but Anttonen is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Smith is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Anttonen is tapping! Great win for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Kulmunki's ribcage but misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Kulmunki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Kulmunki settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Kulmunki's defenses. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Kulmunki off the cage and back into range.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Smith.
Kulmunki doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand. #T2#
Kulmunki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Kulmunki rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body.
Kulmunki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulmunki lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki lands a left hand.
Kulmunki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
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.
Kulmunki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#T3##SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Kulmunki defends easily. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Kulmunki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Kulmunki defends it easily. #SU2#
Kulmunki gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kulmunki sprawls well. Kulmunki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulmunki manages to avoid it.
Kulmunki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith lunges at Kulmunki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kulmunki's hand. #TD#
Kulmunki gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Kulmunki manages to retain guard.
Smith is standing up over Kulmunki. Kulmunki looks to escape but Smith dives into side control. #REVB#
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T6#
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Kulmunki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith. #T7#
Kulmunki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Smith is really struggling to control Kulmunki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith grinds an elbow into Kulmunki's temple. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulmunki is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulmunki tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kulmunki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulmunki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T8#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working. #ES2#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith tests Kulmunki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulmunki counters with an outside leg kick. #T9#
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulmunki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith moves forwards but Kulmunki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kulmunki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kulmunki slips the punch.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulmunki pinned against the cage. Kulmunki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenzo Kulmunki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kulmunki wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith cracks Kulmunki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kulmunki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki. #TD#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Kulmunki to the mat. #SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulmunki wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith controlling the position.#SU2#
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a straight right.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Kulmunki scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Kulmunki has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith is trying to break free.#T2#
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kulmunki to keep the fight standing.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kulmunki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Kulmunki is controlling him.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulmunki has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kulmunki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulmunki postures up. #SU2#
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.#T3#
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Smith throwing shots but Kulmunki is blocking nicely.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Smith working Kulmunki over with strikes.
Smith prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulmunki is trying to stand.
Smith is nestled in close to Kulmunki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Smith 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 stops Kulmunki from getting back to his feet. #T5#
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Kulmunki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kulmunki is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Kulmunki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kulmunki's head but Kulmunki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T6#
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulmunki moves away.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKulmunki.#T7#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith digs a good hook to Kulmunki's body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith scores with a nice right hand. #T8#
Jab from Smith.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Kulmunki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is looking to wear down Kulmunki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kulmunki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulmunki.
It seemed like Kulmunki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T9#
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Kulmunki 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.
Kulmunki tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.

Kulmunki wriggles free and stands up.
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 Mike Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kulmunki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulmunki throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kulmunki. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
As Smith backs off Kulmunki throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kulmunki wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith postures up in Kulmunki's guard and throws a big left but Kulmunki blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kulmunki blocks nicely.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kulmunki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Smith misses with a hook
and Kulmunki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Kulmunki clinches.
Kulmunki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kulmunki presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Kulmunki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulmunki lands a body shot.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith wants to break free but Kulmunki has control.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Kulmunki lands an uppercut.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Kulmunki swinging wildly here.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki thumps Smith with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kulmunki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T5#
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Kulmunki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T6#
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulmunki should have avoided that one.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kulmunki is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kulmunki throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Kulmunki only half commits.
Kulmunki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Kulmunki - just one landing.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulmunki.#T7#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kulmunki does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulmunki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulmunki throws a head kick that half lands.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a hook. Kulmunki ducked under it nicely.
Kulmunki flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.#T8#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulmunki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Kulmunki has managed to clinch.
Kulmunki lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
A right hand to the body from Kulmunki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Kulmunki digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it. #T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kulmunki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulmunki scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith tries to break free but Kulmunki pushes him back against the cage.
Kulmunki gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki lands a body punch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kulmunki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenzo Kulmunki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kulmunki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenzo Kulmunki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mike Smith had this to say: 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.

Event: TOF 90
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.

Kilgore explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilgore is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Kilgore circles away and we're back to standing.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
A head kick by Kilgore misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kilgore kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Kilgore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jeremy Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Smith shoots in and drives through. Kilgore sprawls well.
Kilgore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kilgore but Kilgore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilgore lands a head kick!
Smith avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kilgore won't be happy with that.
Kilgore seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith prevents Kilgore from escaping the position.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kilgore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilgore keeps working.
Kilgore is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilgore keeps working.
Kilgore wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kilgore is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.#T5#
Smith advances to mount.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith wants to control the pace but Kilgore is squirming around nicely.
Kilgore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kilgore is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kilgore can't escape the position.
Smith breaks from Kilgore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith cracks Kilgore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith won't let Kilgore get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T6#
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith won't let Kilgore get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Smith cracks Kilgore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kilgore is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#Kilgore is rocked!
A big strike lands for Smith! That's really hurt Kilgore and he's turned his back - Smith keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Smith jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
A very excited looking Mike Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 74
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Price scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Price tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price. #TD#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
Price controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Price is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Price's brow. #SUB2#
Price throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Price looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Price's guard.
Price wants to control but Smith is keeping busy. #SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Price gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Price throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith is pushing down on Price's leg trying to pass to half guard. Price is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Price tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Price is defending the position.
Price manages to get to full guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard. #T4#
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Price keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Price 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 postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it.
Price is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Price throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5##SUB2#
Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Price has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but Price has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! Price pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pete Price!
A very excited looking Pete Price made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Mike Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.

Event: TOF 59
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Posey .
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. #KD2#
Posey lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Posey takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.#KD2#
Posey lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Posey takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Buster Posey !
Buster Posey is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Buster Posey misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Mike Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'Happy Memorial Day and thanks to all who've served or are serving our country right now.'.

Event: TOF 53
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Donk. Smith catches Juniorss right on the button with a cross.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juniorss as he jumps to the side.
Juniorss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Juniorss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juniorss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Juniorss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Juniorss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Juniorss is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Juniorss is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Juniorss is letting Smith control him for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Juniorss can do anything to dispel that myth.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Juniorss, who protects the arm well.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Juniorss gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Juniorss is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith throwing strikes but Juniorss uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juniorss trying to control from the bottom.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Juniorss defending well though.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith misses with a head shot. Juniorss uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Juniorss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is in close to Juniorss's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Juniorss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juniorss has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith throws a strike but Juniorss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smith seems keen to control Juniorss's posture.#SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juniorss defends it easily.
Smith pulls Juniorss in to control the position. #T5##SUB#
Smith has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Juniorss should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Smith has tightened it up now! Juniorss should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Mike Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 46
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bronze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Bronze has control of the leg.
Bronze wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. #SUB#
Bronze is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith controlling the position well.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Bronze in his half guard. #T1#
Smith wants to improve his position but Bronze is controlling well.
Smith gets full guard.#SUB2#
Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bronze rolls with it to try and escape but Smith cranks on the arm and Bronze is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Mike Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 40
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Smith misses with a takedown
and Temple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Temple tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Temple lands with a nice body punch.
Temple lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Smith misses.
Temple jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Temple sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Temple, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Temple was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Temple takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Temple misses with a looping left.
Temple lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Temple takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith slips under a jab.
Temple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temple misses with a straight right.
Temple jabs at Smith's body.
Trent Temple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith stalling.
Temple moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith trying to control but Temple is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Temple had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Temple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Temple 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. #SUB2#
Temple 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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Temple looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Temple throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Temple is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Temple's face as Smith controls the position.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Temple down.
Smith lands an elbow.
Temple takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Temple gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Temple is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Temple taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard. #SUB2#
Temple looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been informed that Temple has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Temple wants to get back to full guard.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Temple is trying to stand.
Smith wants to take a breather but Temple is having none of it.
Temple scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Smith manages to mount him!
Smith is trying to control here but Temple has managed to regain half guard.
Temple wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Temple blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. #T6#
Temple wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Temple has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Temple is trying to get back to full guard.
Temple moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Smith passes Temple's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Temple trying to control from the bottom.
Temple wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Temple will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
A control attempt from Temple but he's now mounted!
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Temple is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temple bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8##SUB#
Temple is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Temple tries to roll out but it's too tight and Temple has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
An out of breath Mike Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 33
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silvennoinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silvennoinen throws a big shot that misses.
Silvennoinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Silvennoinen throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Silvennoinen throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
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.
Silvennoinen cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silvennoinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silvennoinen throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Silvennoinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Smith blocks a body shot from Silvennoinen. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Silvennoinen.#TD#
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silvennoinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Silvennoinen, not yet.
Silvennoinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silvennoinen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silvennoinen wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Silvennoinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith stalling.
Silvennoinen keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silvennoinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is nestled in close to Silvennoinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvennoinen keeps working.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvennoinen keeps working. #T3#
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Silvennoinen trying to control from the bottom.
Silvennoinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silvennoinen 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.
Silvennoinen wants to control but Smith passes into side.
Silvennoinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith cracks Silvennoinen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Silvennoinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silvennoinen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith wants to control but Silvennoinen is keeping him busy.
Smith working the ground and pound.#T4##SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silvennoinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Silvennoinen!
Silvennoinen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Silvennoinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silvennoinen's guard. #REVR#
Silvennoinen 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvennoinen looking to control.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Silvennoinen is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. #T5#
Silvennoinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silvennoinen is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvennoinen has wrist control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvennoinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvennoinen wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Silvennoinen's head.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Silvennoinen is working away.
Silvennoinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Smith is thwarting Silvennoinen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvennoinen is looking to improve his position.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith prevents Silvennoinen from getting the reversal.
Smith landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to finish Silvennoinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silvennoinen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvennoinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Silvennoinen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silvennoinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith landing punches.
Smith controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Silvennoinen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith. #SUB#
Smith throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Silvennoinen has his hands clasped together but Smith breaks the hold and Silvennoinen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
After winning the bout, Mike Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 27
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Halkias scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halkias pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Halkias follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Halkias takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Halkias won't allow it.
A short right from Halkias on the inside.
A short left from Halkias.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halkias.
Halkias prevents the takedown attempt.
Halkias lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Halkias has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Halkias manages to break the clinch.
Halkias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.#T1##KD2#
Halkias lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Halkias takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.#CL2#
Halkias pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Halkias cracks Smith with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Halkias manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Halkias has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halkias paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halkias throws an overhand right that drops Smith like a sack of potatoes! Halkias dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stavros Halkias!
Stavros Halkias is the new light heavyweight champion!
Stavros Halkias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Mike Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'Happy Memorial Day and thanks to all who've served or are serving our country right now.'.

Event: TOF 23
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Bronze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronze.
Smith throws out a counter right but Bronze avoids it with no problem.
Smith scores with a jab. Bronze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronze.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronze misses the body punch #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Bronze is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bronze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Bronze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith trying to control but Bronze is working from the bottom.
Bronze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bronze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Bronze in his guard.#REVR#
Bronze wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Bronze throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bronze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Bronze defends easily.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bronze defends well.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T3#
Bronze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bronze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Smith has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bronze should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Smith has tightened it up now! Bronze should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Mike Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 17
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Majesty scores with a nice head shot.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Majesty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Majesty avoids the body shot from Smith.
Majesty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Majesty throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Majesty throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Majesty lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
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.
Majesty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Majesty.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Majesty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majesty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Majesty is keeping the position.#T1#
Majesty trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith passes Majesty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Majesty's head.
Majesty desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Majesty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Majesty keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Majesty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Majesty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Majesty manages to get back to half guard.
Majesty is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith is thwarting Majesty's attempts to control the position.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Majesty has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Majesty tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Majesty is having none of it.
Smith landing punches. #T4##SUB#
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Majesty manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Majesty parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Majesty to escape.
Majesty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Majesty is trying to control but can't.
Majesty has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith thows a huge punch but Majesty dodges it nicely.
Majesty tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is thwarting Majesty's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Majesty cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Majesty.
Majesty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Majesty some visible discomfort.
Majesty is looking to reverse the position.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majesty takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith is putting a hurting on Majesty here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Majesty is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majesty is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Majesty parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Majesty to escape.
You can see the frustration on Majesty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Majesty is looking for a sweep.
Smith grinds an elbow into Majesty's temple.
Majesty is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Majesty stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Majesty is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Majesty is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position but Majesty is working away.
Smith controls the position.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Majesty is looking to reverse the position.
Majesty prevents Smith from moving into mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is working Majesty over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Majesty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Majesty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Majesty wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Majesty struggling a bit here.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith working the ground and pound. #T4#
Majesty is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Majesty is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Majesty is rocked!
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Majesty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Majesty is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Majesty seems to have recovered his senses.
Majesty is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Majesty wants to get back to his feet.
Mike Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Majesty tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Majesty's legs.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Majesty sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Majesty throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Majesty is looking to improve his position.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Majesty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majesty has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is thwarting Majesty's attempts to control the position.
Majesty felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Majesty wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Majesty's temple.
Majesty tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Majesty wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Majesty wants to get back to full guard.
Smith working Majesty over with strikes.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is nestled in close to Majesty, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Ground and pound from Smith.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Majesty is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Majesty is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majesty won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Majesty wants to control the action here but instead Smith manages to pass to full mount! #SUB#
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Majesty to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Majesty shrugs it off.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Majesty can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majesty is looking to escape.
Majesty is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT#It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.#T3#
Majesty is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Oooh a big shot lands for Smith! Majesty is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
A very excited looking Mike Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 11
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Temple closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Temple is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Temple is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith wants to control but Temple is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Temple passes to full mount!
Temple with a couple of short strikes.
Temple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Temple is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Smith tries to hold on but Temple pushes him away. #T1#
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
Temple looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith passes Temple's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Temple trying to control but Smith postures up.
Temple is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smith is staying active.#T2##SUB#
Temple is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Smith 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.
Temple keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB2#
Temple has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smith escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smith!
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
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 Temple is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Smith working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Temple is defending well.
Temple wants to control but Smith postures up.
Temple is not content to let Smith control the position.
Temple holding on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Temple some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Temple's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith shoots and misses
and Temple counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Temple saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Temple scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith fails with the takedown
enabling Temple to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Temple counters with a nice body shot.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Temple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temple with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Temple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Temple fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Temple controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Temple pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Temple not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Temple escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Temple dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Smith is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Temple has his hands clasped together but Smith extends and breaks Temple's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Smith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
A victorious Mike Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Khang.#TD#
Smith scores with a takedown into Khang's guard.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khang seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Khang is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Khang is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
An out of breath Mike Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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