Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Smalls.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
Smalls rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smalls misses with a body shot.
Smalls lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Smalls swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a series of strikes. Smalls will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Smalls connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smalls was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Smalls throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smalls loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Smalls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smalls lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Smalls lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Smalls 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.
Smalls throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a combination
and Smalls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smalls throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit works Smalls's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down Smalls with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smalls connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smalls throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit cracks Smalls with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Smalls swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smalls misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Smalls throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Smalls counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Smalls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
A left and a right from Sitsongrit both land. Nice combination.
Smalls throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Smalls rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smalls misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Smalls 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.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smalls looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smalls is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smalls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Smalls.
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 Kaewfah Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smalls misses with a straight right.
Smalls jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smalls scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smalls misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Smalls should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Smalls misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Smalls is just out of range.
Smalls is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.#T1#
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smalls swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smalls walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smalls misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Smalls strikes.#T2#
A shot to the body from Smalls misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smalls lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smalls in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Smalls slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smalls counters with a straight right hand.
Smalls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Smalls lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smalls might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sitsongrit has got the better of the exchanges.
Smalls throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Smalls throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.#T3#
Smalls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A big left from Smalls misses.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Smalls's shoulder, as Smalls tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smalls misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Smalls.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smalls.
Smalls bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Smalls.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Smalls throws a combination that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Smalls's head back.
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 Kaewfah Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smalls throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Smalls has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smalls.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Smalls counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Smalls ducked under it nicely.
Smalls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Sitsongrit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smalls. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a big counter combination but Smalls scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smalls throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Smalls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Smalls counters with a nice body shot.
Smalls swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Smalls misses.
Smalls misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Smalls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jose Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Smalls blocks it.
Smalls lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smalls moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smalls eats them both and turns towards Sitsongrit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Smalls throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smalls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Smalls's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smalls scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smalls scores with a nice right hand.
Smalls staying out of range there.
A combination from Sitsongrit does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Smalls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Smalls misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Smalls.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smalls throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kaewfah Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
Kaewfah Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Smalls misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit cracks Smalls with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Smalls slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit misses with a combination
and Smalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smalls misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Smalls drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smalls takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Smalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Smalls. #T1#
Smalls takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smalls checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Smalls throws a combination. Sitsongrit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Smalls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
enabling Smalls to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Smalls's front leg but catches the back leg as Smalls tries to avoid it.
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.
Smalls on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Smalls checks it
and Smalls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Smalls's belly button to the back.
Smalls takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smalls blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Smalls counter with a right hand.
Smalls misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Smalls 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.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smalls is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smalls sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smalls moves away.
Smalls looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Smalls's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smalls scrambles back to his feet.
Smalls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smalls's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Smalls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Sitsongrit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smalls lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Smalls avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Smalls is out of range.
Smalls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smalls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
A leg kick checked by Smalls.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Smalls counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Smalls counters with a nice uppercut.
Smalls 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.
Sloppy strikes from Sitsongrit. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smalls! But no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy body kick
and Smalls counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a combination that misses
and Smalls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smalls misses with a straight right.
A combination from Sitsongrit does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Smalls throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
And Sitsongrit counters with a quick kick to the body but Smalls blocks it.
A slow jab from Smalls misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Smalls will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smalls looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Smalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smalls throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Smalls's leg but Smalls calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
enabling Smalls to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Smalls looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Smalls checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Smalls avoids it.
Smalls throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit cracks Smalls with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Smalls counters with a right hand to the body.
Smalls blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smalls! But no joy.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smalls counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Smalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smalls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smalls checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Smalls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Smalls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smalls throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Smalls with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice combination. Smalls backs away looking to recover.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Smalls.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Smalls throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smalls in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Good exchange - Smalls coming out on top.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smalls! But no joy.
Smalls blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Smalls's defenses.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Smalls.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smalls throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Smalls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Smalls lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Smalls takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Smalls moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Smalls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smalls checks a leg kick.
Smalls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Smalls backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smalls cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Smalls gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smalls lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Smalls to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smalls's 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 Kaewfah Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smalls checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
A little jabbing left from Smalls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit catches Smalls with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smalls.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smalls takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smalls misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy body kick
and Smalls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
A left and a right from Sitsongrit both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Smalls throws a one two combo.
Smalls throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Smalls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
enabling Smalls to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smalls.
Smalls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit stuns Smalls with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smalls tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smalls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Smalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Smalls counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a series of wild punches.
Smalls is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Smalls's body.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smalls checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Smalls throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smalls counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smalls takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Smalls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Smalls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smalls just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Smalls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Smalls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Smalls shakes it off.#T4#
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!
Smalls throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Smalls checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Smalls counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smalls ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches.
Smalls doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smalls counters with a three punch combo that has Sitsongrit backing up. Sitsongrit nods at Smalls to acknowledge the strikes.
Smalls keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smalls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smalls misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a combination that misses
letting Smalls counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Smalls.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Smalls!

Event: RSE 60: Burn In Hell
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Smalls throws a hook but Crap blocks it.
A big right from Smalls misses.
Crap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crap slips under a jab from Smalls.
Crap attempts a counter takedown but Smalls avoids it well and moves away.
Smalls looks to land a right hand but Crap moved out of range.
Crap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smalls looks to land a combination but Crap avoids it well.
Smalls throws a hook but Crap avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smalls. Crap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smalls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Smalls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smalls misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crap attempts a counter takedown but Smalls avoids it well and moves away.
Jose Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Crap.
Crap changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Smalls misses.
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crap.
Smalls tries to bum rush Crap with a series of wild strikes but Crap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crap attempts a counter takedown but Smalls avoids it well and moves away.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smalls sprawls and moves away.
Smalls takes a swing at Crap's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Crap moves away from the strike by Smalls.
Crap tries to counter with a takedown but Smalls is quick to defend against it.
Smalls throws a body punch but Crap moves out of range.
Crap attempts a counter takedown but Smalls avoids it well and moves away.
Crap moves out of range of the strikes.
Crap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smalls misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crap appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smalls misses with a looping right.
Smalls looks to throw the jab but Crap is out of range.
Crap tries to counter with a takedown but Smalls is quick to defend against it.
Crap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smalls.
Crap appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
A cross from Smalls lands.
Smalls looks to land a right hand but Crap moved out of range.
Crap moves away from the strike by Smalls.
Crap feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Smalls misses.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Crap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smalls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crap changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smalls misses the shot to the body.
Crap appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crap slips a straight right by Smalls.
Crap appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smalls. Crap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.
Crap attempts a counter takedown but Smalls avoids it well and moves away.
Crap defending well as Smalls loads up on a big left hand.
Crap appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smalls looks to throw the jab but Crap is out of range.
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crap.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smalls misses with a hook. Crap ducked under it nicely.
Smalls throws a jab when Crap was well out of range.
Crap feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smalls feints a jab promting Crap to slip. Smalls then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crap slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smalls misses with a hook. Crap ducked under it nicely.
Crap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crap takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smalls lands with a cross.
Crap ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Crap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smalls sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Crap defending well as Smalls loads up on a big left hand.
Crap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smalls misses with an uppercut. Crap saw that one coming.
Crap feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Crap moved out of range nicely.
Crap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smalls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crap tries to counter with a takedown but Smalls is quick to defend against it.
Smalls throws a hook but Crap blocks it.
Smalls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crap defending well as Smalls loads up on a big left hand.
Smalls misses with a straight left.
Jose Smalls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smalls misses with a looping right.
Crap changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smalls throws a body punch but Crap moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crap might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
Crap showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Crap moves away and avoids it.
Crap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crap attempts a counter takedown but Smalls avoids it well and moves away.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Crap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smalls sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Smalls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crap was well out of range. Poor timing from Smalls.
Crap changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Smalls throws an overhand right that lands on Crap's shoulder, as Crap tries to avoid the shot.
Crap feinted with a counter takedown.
Jose Smalls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smalls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crap attempts a counter takedown but Smalls avoids it well and moves away.
Smalls 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.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Carl Crap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smalls misses with a straight left.
A jab from Smalls misses. #T4#
Smalls throws a hook to the side of Crap's head but Crap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smalls loads up on a big right hand but Crap slips the punch.
Crap tries to counter with a takedown but Smalls is quick to defend against it.
Smalls throws the left hand but Crap avoids the punch easily.
Crap attempts a counter takedown but Smalls avoids it well and moves away.
Smalls looks to throw the jab but Crap is out of range.
Crap feinted with a counter takedown.
Smalls cracks Crap with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smalls sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smalls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smalls sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls 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#
Smalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crap attempts a counter takedown but Smalls avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Crap.
Crap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smalls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smalls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls throws the left hand but Crap avoids the punch easily.
Crap changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smalls throws out a loose jab but Crap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls feints a jab promting Crap to slip. Smalls then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crap slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smalls has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1#
Smalls scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Crap.
Crap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crap appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crap slips a jab from Smalls.
Crap appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crap.
Crap feinted with a counter takedown.
Smalls throws a looping overhand right but Crap ducks down to avoid it.
Crap appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Crap.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Crap appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Smalls misses.
Crap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smalls sprawls and moves away.
Smalls rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Crap counters with a single leg into guard. Smalls didn't expect that.
Crap postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crap postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crap throws a big right hand that misses.
Crap throws an elbow that misses. Smalls uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crap's guard. Nice move by Smalls!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crap trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Crap throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Crap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crap is striking but Smalls is not phased and passes to half guard.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crap strikes from the bottom but Smalls passes into mount!
Crap tries to reverse the position but Smalls maintains control.
Crap is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Crap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crap throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smalls. What's that going to do exactly?
Smalls blocks Crap's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Crap is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crap wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Crap is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Crap is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crap rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Carl Crap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smalls blocks the strikes from Crap.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Smalls!

Event: RSE 48: Vengeance
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Smalls tries to clinch there but Sadrano circles away.
Smalls darts in trying to clinch
and Sadrano counters with a leg kick.
Smalls tries to clinch up but Sadrano circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadrano counters with a body kick.
Sadrano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sadrano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smalls fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sadrano tries a quick counter leg kick but Smalls is wise to it.
Smalls tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sadrano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sadrano looks to land a body kick but Smalls moved away.
Smalls tries to clinch but Sadrano moves out of range.
Sadrano flicks out a counter leg kick but Smalls steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smalls tries to clinch up but Sadrano circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadrano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadrano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smalls has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Smalls doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadrano circles away. #CL#
Smalls darts in and clinches Sadrano up against the cage.#T1#
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Sadrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Sadrano lands a knee to the body.
Sadrano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Sadrano.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadrano lands a good knee to the midsection. Smalls won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Sadrano. #CUT2#It looks like Jose Smalls has been cut.
Smalls doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sadrano connects with a knee to the head.
Sadrano told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Smalls lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sadrano backwards.
Sadrano lands a nice elbow.
Smalls managing to block the knees to the body from Sadrano.
Sadrano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smalls's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadrano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Sadrano.
Sadrano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sadrano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Sadrano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smalls has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Sadrano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smalls blocks it with crossed arms.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Sadrano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smalls lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sadrano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sadrano tries a knee to the head but Smalls blocks it.
Sadrano lands a damaging elbow.
Sadrano misses with an elbow over the top.
Sadrano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sadrano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smalls misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sadrano pushes off an throws an elbow but Smalls leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sadrano tries a knee to the head but Smalls blocks it.
Sadrano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sadrano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sadrano crunches a lovely knee into Smalls's ribcage.
Sadrano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smalls avoids it.#T3#
Sadrano throws an elbow that misses.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadrano.
Smalls avoids a wild elbow strike from Sadrano.
Smalls on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Sadrano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smalls's defenses.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadrano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smalls's face.
Smalls blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Sadrano.
Smalls takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smalls lands with a left to the head.
Sadrano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smalls's defenses.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sadrano misses with a knee to the head.
Sadrano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Sadrano lands an elbow inside that Smalls shrugs off.
Sadrano lands an elbow inside that Smalls shrugs off.
Sadrano misses with an elbow over the top.
Sadrano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smalls blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sadrano. #CUT2#Jose Smalls's cut is getting worse.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sadrano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Smalls.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Sadrano.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
Smalls lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smalls misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Sadrano.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadrano.
Sadrano landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arelvam Sadrano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Smalls's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smalls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smalls wants to clinch up but Sadrano keeps it at a distance.
Sadrano throws a big counter head kick but Smalls avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Smalls forces Sadrano back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Sadrano. #ROC2#Smalls is rocked!
Sadrano tries to land a knee to the head but Smalls blocks with his arms.
Oh Smalls is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sadrano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smalls seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadrano.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sadrano.
Smalls takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sadrano has Smalls pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Smalls is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Sadrano - that's hurt Smalls badly! Oh, another knee lands and Smalls is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Smalls doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Arelvam Sadrano!
After winning the bout, Arelvam Sadrano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Smalls moves into the clinch.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smalls tries a body shot but Breischer blocks it.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smalls.
Breischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls misses with some punches. #BC#
Breischer breaks from the clinch.
Breischer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Smalls closes the distance and pushes Breischer back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Breischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Breischer blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Breischer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smalls lands a left hand that snaps the head of Breischer backwards.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Breischer.
Breischer blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Breischer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Breischer blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Breischer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smalls goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smalls darts in and clinches Breischer up against the cage.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Smalls lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Breischer.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Smalls scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Breischer.
Nice body punch from Smalls.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Breischer.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Breischer effectively controlling the action here.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Breischer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Smalls is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Smalls clinches with his opponent.
Breischer looking to slow down the pace here.
Smalls lands a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Smalls has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Breischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Breischer is trying to stall.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breischer tries to circle away but Smalls has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Breischer cracks Smalls with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jose Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Smalls clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Breischer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smalls moves out of range as Breischer strikes.
Smalls tries to clinch but Breischer is having none of it.
Breischer walks into a left hand.
Smalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Breischer is looking to counter punch.
Smalls tries to clinch there but Breischer circles away.
Breischer lands with a shot to the body.
Smalls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breischer throws a right and a left that Smalls avoids nicely.
Smalls is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Breischer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Smalls has Breischer up against the cage in a clinch.
Smalls working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Breischer scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Smalls moves in looking to clinch but Breischer pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smalls! #CL2#
Smalls clinches with his opponent.
Smalls working aggressively here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smalls in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Breischer blocks an uppercut.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Breischer.
Smalls makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jose Smalls seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smalls working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Breischer is looking to control Smalls's arms but Smalls gets an underhook and turns him. Now Breischer has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smalls.
Breischer stalls.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Breischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls misses with a punch to the body.
Breischer stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smalls tries to clinch but Breischer moves out of range.
Breischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smalls tries to clinch up but Breischer circles away and keeps his distance.
Breischer circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smalls staying out of range there.
Breischer misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Smalls there.#CL2#
Smalls clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Smalls tries to clinch up
enabling Breischer to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Breischer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smalls fails with an attempt to clinch.
Breischer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Smalls gets a clinch.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
Smalls lands with a right to the head.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
Breischer blocking some punches.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Breischer stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Breischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Breischer tries to break free but Smalls pushes him back against the cage.
Breischer is stalling here.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Breischer can't break the clinch.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Breischer. #BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Smalls fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Breischer, pushing him back against the cage.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Breischer.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smalls tries to throw a body punch but Breischer avoids it by throwing Smalls back against the cage. #BC2#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Kert Breischer is winning the standup battle so far.
Breischer throws a hook to the side of Smalls's head but Smalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Breischer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Breischer misses the target.#CL2#
Smalls closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Breischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breischer blocks an uppercut.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smalls scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smalls lands with a light punch inside.
Smalls misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Breischer.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Smalls.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Smalls lands an uppercut.
Breischer takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Breischer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
Breischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smallss head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Breischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Breischer.
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!
Smalls misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smalls keeps control of Breischer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Breischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Breischer's elbow.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Breischer blocks an uppercut.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Breischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breischer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Breischer taking a breather.
Breischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kert Breischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A hook to the body from Smalls.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Breischer tries to break the clinch but Smalls is controlling the position. #BC#
Breischer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smalls avoids the body shot from Breischer.
Breischer circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Breischer counter with a right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smalls misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smalls cracks Breischer with a nice body shot.
Breischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Breischer.
Breischer trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Smalls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smalls 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Smalls!
The defeated Kert Breischer had this to say: 'The MACHIIIIINNNNNNEEE!!!'.

Event: RSE 31: The Brimstone Gate
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Leetoh throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Smalls has closed the distance and engaged Leetoh in a clinch.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leetoh.
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Leetoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leetoh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leetoh digs a right hand into Smalls's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smalls's gas tank.
Leetoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smalls lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leetoh tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Smalls lands a right hand. #T1#
Leetoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leetoh tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
Leetoh tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls is trying to push Leetoh away but Leetoh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smalls avoiding damage as Leetoh throws knees to the body.
Leetoh lands a hook that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Leetoh scores with a shoulder strike.
Smalls on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leetoh.
Leetoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leetoh gets through Smalls's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smalls lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leetoh.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leetoh lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leetoh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Smalls on the inside. #T2#
Smalls working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Leetoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leetoh lands with a left to the head.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Leetoh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smalls lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leetoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Smalls lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Smalls on the inside.
Leetoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Leetoh cracks Smalls with a nice body shot.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Leetoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls can't break the clinch.
Leetoh lands a nice shot to the body.
Leetoh lands with a left to the head.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Leetoh lands with a left to the head.
Leetoh lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land. #T3#
Leetoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leetoh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leetoh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh throws a head punch that misses.
Leetoh lands an elbow that stopped Smalls in his tracks for a moment.
Leetoh tries to land a knee to the head but Smalls blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Leetoh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Leetoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leetoh working aggressively here.
Smalls doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smalls digs a right hand underneath Leetoh's ribcage. Leetoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leetoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Leetoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls. #T4#
Leetoh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Leetoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leetoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leetoh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leetoh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Leetoh.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
Smalls working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leetoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leetoh lands a damaging elbow.
Leetoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Leetoh lands a left hand.
Leetoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adiwang Leetoh 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#
Smalls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leetoh stuns Smalls with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smalls doesn't manage to clinch there - Leetoh circles away.
Smalls avoids the head kick by Leetoh.
Smalls tries to clinch but Leetoh moves away
enabling Leetoh to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Smalls has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jose Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls is looking to clinch but Leetoh is avoiding it.
Smalls tries to clinch there but Leetoh circles away.
Leetoh tries to score with a low kick but Smalls moves his leg out of the way.
Smalls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smalls tries to clinch up.
Smalls tries to clinch there but Leetoh circles away.
Smalls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leetoh scores with a jab to the body.
Smalls tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Leetoh.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses.
Smalls blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Smalls tries to clinch up but Leetoh circles away and keeps his distance.
Leetoh throws the left hand but Smalls avoids the punch easily.
Smalls walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leetoh swings for the body but Smalls moves out of range.
It seemed like Smalls was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leetoh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Leetoh misses.
Smalls tries to clinch there but Leetoh circles away. #CL2#
Smalls drives through and clinches with Leetoh against the cage.
Leetoh lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Leetoh.
Smalls gets through Leetoh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Leetoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Leetoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Leetoh misses with a body punch.
Leetoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smalls blocks a body shot from Leetoh. #T2#
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Smalls takes a knee to the side of the body.
Leetoh lands a hook that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Leetoh.
Leetoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
Leetoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls tries to throw a body punch but Leetoh avoids it by throwing Smalls back against the cage.
Smalls goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leetoh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leetoh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Leetoh lands a right hand.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Smalls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Leetoh.
Smalls blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leetoh lands a good knee to the midsection. Smalls won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Leetoh.
Leetoh blocks an uppercut.
Leetoh tries to work over Smalls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leetoh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leetoh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Smalls misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Leetoh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leetoh.
Leetoh swings wildly with an uppercut but Smalls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Leetoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adiwang Leetoh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smalls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Leetoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leetoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smalls's elbow.
Smalls can't break the clinch.
Smalls dodges an elbow strike from Leetoh.
Leetoh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smalls.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Leetoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Smalls controls his hands.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Leetoh has Smalls pressed against the cage, preventing Smalls from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smalls doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leetoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adiwang Leetoh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smalls tries to clinch but Leetoh is having none of it.
As Smalls tries to get set, Leetoh tries to push him back and clinch up but Smalls manages to avoid the attempt.
Leetoh connects with a body shot that sends Smalls's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Smalls closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leetoh.
Smalls misses with a body punch.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leetoh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leetoh lands an elbow inside that Smalls shrugs off.
Leetoh blocks a body shot from Smalls.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Smalls blocks a body shot from Leetoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leetoh.
Smalls blocking some punches.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Leetoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh throws a head punch that misses.
Leetoh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Leetoh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Leetoh.
Leetoh keeps control of Smalls as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leetoh misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Leetoh.
Leetoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smalls can do to turn this around?
Smalls misses with some punches.
Leetoh connects with a knee to the head.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leetoh lands an elbow just above Smalls 's eye.
Smalls misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leetoh.
Leetoh lands an elbow that stopped Smalls in his tracks for a moment.
Leetoh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
Leetoh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
Leetoh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jose Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leetoh lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Smalls is rocked!
Smalls presses Leetoh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smalls is still on wobbly legs! Can Leetoh finish him?
Smalls working aggressively here.
Leetoh gets through Smalls's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Leetoh.
Leetoh dips a shoulder and cracks Smalls with a mighty uppercut! Smalls falls back against the cage and Leetoh unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smalls 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 - Leetoh screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adiwang Leetoh!
A very excited looking Adiwang Leetoh 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: RSE 21: Rise
Date: Nov 08, 2023

#R1#
Smalls paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Smalls clinches with his opponent.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sleech.
Sleech's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smalls working aggressively here.
Smalls scores with a shot to the side of Sleech's head.
Smalls makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls scores with a shoulder strike.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sleech blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smalls tries to work over Sleech's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Sleech wants a takedown.
Sleech blocking some punches.
Smalls lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleech.
Sleech is trying to break the clinch but Smalls has him pressed against the cage.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smalls prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lox Sleech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleech tries to score a body lock takedown but Smalls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smalls lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Smalls.
Smalls lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Smalls misses with some punches.
Sleech has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Smalls has closed the distance and engaged Sleech in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sleech is looking for a takedown.
Smalls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smalls working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sleech takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Smalls scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sleech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smalls lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sleech wants to take the fight to the mat but Smalls manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Sleech tries to score a body lock takedown but Smalls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smalls working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Smalls gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sleech blocks an uppercut.
Smalls lands a hook that snaps the head of Sleech backwards.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Sleech closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smalls to the mat! Smalls manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sleech postures up and lands a big shot to Smalls's brow.
Sleech trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smalls manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Sleech working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smalls doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smalls manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Smalls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sleech is looking to sweep but instead, Smalls has passed into half guard.
Sleech is looking for a sweep. Smalls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smalls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smalls moves into the clinch successfully.
Smalls lands a left hand.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sleech blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Sleech is trying to trip Smalls. He has hold of a leg but Smalls is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sleech persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sleech trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smalls is pulling down on Sleech's head. It's preventing any offense from Sleech, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smalls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleech wants to pass the guard but Smalls is keeping the position.#T1#
Smalls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sleech keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smalls's head.
Smalls trying to control the position here.
Sleech stands and throws Smalls's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Sleech is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smalls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smalls sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Smalls has his hands clasped together around Sleech's back. He's all about the action.
Sleech passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smalls avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sleech. #T3#
Sleech trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smalls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sleech landing strikes from the mount.
Smalls 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.
We've been informed that Smalls has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sleech trying to control the action but Smalls is working from the bottom.
Sleech scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sleech not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Sleech looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smalls trying to control here.
Smalls is doing well to control the position and prevent Sleech from advancing to side control.
Sleech landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sleech is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sleech working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lox Sleech dominated that second round.
That's time! Sleech's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sleech tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smalls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sleech tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smalls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smalls scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Sleech gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sleech takes a shot to the head.
Sleech blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sleech blocking some punches.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls lands a left hand.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smalls can't find room to land a body shot as Sleech controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smalls makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Smalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sleech. #T1#
Smalls lands with a short shot to the head.
Sleech blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls gets underhooks to prevent Sleech's takedown attempt.
Smalls lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smalls prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smalls makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Smalls.
Still in the clinch, Smalls scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smalls - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smalls.
Smalls working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##BC2#
Smalls breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Smalls darts in and clinches Sleech up against the cage.
Smalls scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Smalls lands a nice uppercut.
Smalls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smalls softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smalls lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sleech's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sleech blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls lands with a short shot to the head.
Sleech is working for takedown but Smalls is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lox Sleech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleech has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smalls avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Smalls working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jose Smalls seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smalls lands an uppercut.
Smalls lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sleech backwards. #BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Smalls clinches up against the cage.
Smalls lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sleech or not.
Smalls lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smalls pushes Sleech back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smalls scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Smalls scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smalls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Smalls - that landed with a thud. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Smalls. #BC2#
Smalls breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Smalls rushes Sleech and presses him up against the cage.
Smalls lands with a light punch inside.
Smalls digs a right hand into Sleech's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sleech's gas tank.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Sleech.
Smalls lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sleech backwards.
Smalls scores with a shoulder strike.
Sleech drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smalls lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sleech backwards. #BC2#
Smalls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Smalls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smalls 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Smalls!

Event: TL Fight Night 25
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Diaz tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Diaz misses. #CL#
Smalls has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Smalls scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smalls lands a right hand.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Smalls is controlling the position.
Smalls prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz wants to break free but Smalls has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Smalls.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Smalls lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smalls works on Diaz 's body with a couple of short punches.
Smalls lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Smalls manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Smalls moves into range and clinches up with Diaz .
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Smalls won't allow it. #BC#
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Smalls has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Smalls is controlling the position.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Smalls stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smalls lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Smalls has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Smalls makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smalls lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz wants to break free but Smalls has control.
Smalls looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smalls takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Smalls gets a clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Smalls away but Smalls has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smalls lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Smalls on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smalls.
Smalls misses with some punches. #BC#
Smalls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Smalls gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz .
Smalls throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diaz s head.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz .
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Smalls is controlling the position. #BC#
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Smalls moves into the clinch successfully.
Smalls lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz tries to circle away but Smalls has him pinned against the cage.
Smalls lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smalls keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz wants to break free but Smalls has control.
Smalls cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Smalls lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Smalls has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smalls.
Diaz tries to break free but Smalls pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Smalls lands with a light punch inside.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Smalls clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smalls.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz wants to break free but Smalls has control.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Smalls is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diaz misses with the combination. #CL#
Smalls moves into the clinch.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Smalls keeps him there for the moment.
Smalls scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smalls lands with a short shot to the head.
Smalls cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Smalls closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smalls.
Jose Smalls has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smalls lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Smalls lands a nice uppercut.
Smalls prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Smalls lands an uppercut.
Smalls working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smalls. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Smalls.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Smalls finish him?
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Smalls moves into range and clinches up with Diaz .
A short right from Smalls on the inside.
Smalls keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Smalls.
Smalls lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Smalls lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Diaz to his knees! Smalls keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Smalls!

Event: TL Fight Night 18
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Ibanez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Ibanez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smalls throws a hook but Ibanez blocks it.
Smalls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibanez throws out the jab.
Smalls swings widly with a right hand
and Ibanez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibanez throws a hook but Smalls avoids it easily.
Ibanez ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Ibanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Smalls misses with an uppercut. Ibanez saw that one coming.
Ibanez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibanez misses the target.
Ibanez slips under a jab.
Ibanez lands a jab to the head.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
Ibanez moves away from the strike by Smalls.
Ibanez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ibanez slips a straight right by Smalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Ibanez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smalls throws a hook but Ibanez blocks it.
Smalls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Smalls throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibanez.
Ibanez throws a big counter combination but Smalls scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smalls throws the left hand but Ibanez avoids the punch easily.
Jose Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibanez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smalls tests Ibanez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibanez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibanez.
Ibanez looks to throw the jab but Smalls is out of range.
Ibanez throws a jab but it's blocked by Smalls.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Ibanez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Ibanez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Smalls slips under a jab.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Ibanez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibanez throwing a counter right hand but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Ibanez ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Ibanez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibanez lands with a cross.
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibanez throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
Smalls with a hook.
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibanez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ibanez staying out of range there.
It looked like Ibanez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibanez works Smalls's body with a nice hook.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Ibanez moved out of range nicely.
Ibanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Ibanez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibanez misses with a hook.
Smalls swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ibanez.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Ibanez just misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibanez misses its target.
Ibanez throws the left hand but Smalls avoids the punch easily.
Smalls's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibanez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smalls scrambles back to his feet.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Ibanez moves away and avoids it.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.
Ibanez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smalls throws out a loose jab but Ibanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Smalls lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smalls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibanez misses the shot to the body.
Smalls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Ibanez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibanez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Ibanez blocks a jab.
Ibanez staying out of range there.
Ibanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Ibanez defending well as Smalls loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Ibanez misses.
Ibanez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Ibanez moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Ibanez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Smalls has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ibanez throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibanez ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibanez.
Smalls is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ibanez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A slow jab from Smalls misses its intended target.
Ibanez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibanez.
Ibanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibanez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ibanez misses the target.
Nice jab there from Smalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibanez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibanez.
Smalls dodges the punch combination from Ibanez.
Ibanez misses with a looping left.
Ibanez swings for the body but Smalls moves out of range.
Ibanez defending well as Smalls loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibanez doesn't seem phased though.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Ibanez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ibanez clobbers Smalls with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Ibanez swinging wildly here.
Ibanez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smalls staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibanez doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smalls.
Smalls moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smalls slips a jab and a cross from Ibanez.
Smalls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smalls works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibanez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibanez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls scores with a jab. Ibanez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smalls throws a hook but Ibanez avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Ibanez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smalls throws out the jab.
Smalls throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibanez.
Ibanez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibanez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Smalls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibanez ducks right into an uppercut from Smalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls moves away from the strike by Ibanez.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
A punch lands to the side of Ibanez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibanez misses with a straight left.
Smalls looks to land a right hand but Ibanez moved out of range.
Ibanez misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A left lands for Smalls.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Smalls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibanez throws a lazy right hand but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Smalls misses.
Ibanez looks to throw the jab but Smalls is out of range.
Smalls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibanez throws a hook to the side of Smalls's head but Smalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smalls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibanez.
Ibanez throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smalls! But no joy.
Ibanez looks to land a right hand but Smalls moved out of range.
Smalls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smalls scores with a jab. Ibanez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smalls throws a jab when Ibanez was well out of range.
Ibanez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Ibanez misses with a looping right.
Smalls works the jab nicely.
Ibanez misses with a hook. Smalls ducked under it nicely.
Smalls throws out a counter right but Ibanez avoids it with no problem.
Ibanez slips under a jab from Smalls.
Smalls listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibanez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smalls scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibanez should have avoided that one.
Smalls fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibanez on the side of the head.
Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibanez.
Smalls avoids the body shot from Ibanez.
Ibanez jabs Smalls to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Smalls there.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibanez doesn't seem phased though.
Ibanez throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Ibanez misses with an uppercut.
Smalls lands with a cross.
Ibanez throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
Jose Smalls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibanez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
Ibanez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smalls moves out of range as Ibanez strikes.
Smalls scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibanez misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
A big right from Ibanez misses.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Ibanez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smalls moves away from the strike by Ibanez.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Smalls looks to land a right hand but Ibanez moved out of range.
Smalls lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibanez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ibanez throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ibanez throws a jab but it's blocked by Smalls.
A big right from Smalls misses.
Smalls loads up on a big right hand but Ibanez slips the punch.
Ibanez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smalls moves out of range as Ibanez strikes.
Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibanez.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Smalls.
Smalls misses the jab.
Ibanez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Ibanez misses.
Ibanez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Ibanez moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Smalls lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibanez off the ropes and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibanez doesn't seem phased though.
Smalls throws a hook to the side of Ibanez's head but Ibanez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Smalls misses its intended target.
Ibanez takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
Smalls throws the left hand but Ibanez avoids the punch easily.
Ibanez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Ibanez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibanez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smalls.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibanez. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibanez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls misses with a straight left.
Smalls looks to throw the jab but Ibanez is out of range.
Ibanez staying out of range there.
Smalls throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smalls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibanez throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Smalls there.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibanez blocks a jab.
Ibanez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Smalls lands a jab to the nose.
Ibanez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
Ibanez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smalls was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibanez.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibanez misses the target.
Ibanez throws the left hand but Smalls avoids the punch easily.
Ibanez slips a straight right by Smalls.
Ibanez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smalls connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls throws a looping overhand right but Ibanez ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Ibanez is looking for a counter combo.
Ibanez slips a jab from Smalls.
Ibanez misses with a double jab.
Ibanez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smalls throws out the jab.
A big left from Ibanez misses.
Smalls looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls moves out of range as Ibanez strikes.#T1#
Jab by Smalls.
Smalls throws out a loose jab but Ibanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Ibanez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Smalls slips a straight right by Ibanez.
Ibanez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Ibanez throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
Smalls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibanez.
Ibanez slips under a jab from Smalls.
Ibanez is looking to counter punch.
Smalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Ibanez misses its intended target.
Ibanez throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Smalls.
Ibanez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibanez misses the target.
Ibanez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Ibanez ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Ibanez throws a big counter combination but Smalls scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ibanez takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Ibanez looks to land a left hand but Smalls moved out of range nicely.
Smalls slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Smalls takes one on the button.
Ibanez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibanez.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibanez misses with a looping right.
Smalls throws an overhand right that lands on Ibanez's shoulder, as Ibanez tries to avoid the shot.
Ibanez drops his hands momentarily and Smalls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smalls, as that shot connected.
Ibanez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Ibanez.
Smalls slips under a jab from Ibanez.
Ibanez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smalls moves out of range as Ibanez strikes.
Jab, jab by Smalls - just one landing. #T3#
Smalls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibanez throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Smalls finds it's target.
Ibanez misses with a wild combination.
Ibanez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smalls was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibanez.
Smalls slips under a jab from Ibanez.
Smalls misses with a hook
and Ibanez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smalls blocks a jab.
Smalls throws a jab when Ibanez was well out of range.
Smalls lands a lovely overhand right.
Smalls is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smalls lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibanez off the ropes and back into range.
Ibanez moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Ibanez looks to throw the jab but Smalls is out of range.
Ibanez tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smalls dips to his left and cracks Ibanez with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smalls staying out of range there.#T4#
Ibanez slips under a jab.
Smalls has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ibanez slips under a jab.
Ibanez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibanez blocks a jab.
Ibanez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Smalls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Ibanez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibanez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smalls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibanez staying out of range there.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Ibanez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibanez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smalls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibanez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Good shot there by Smalls.
Ibanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smalls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Alvaro Ibanez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibanez misses the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Smalls!

Event: TL Fight Night 12
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riverriei.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Riverriei moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smalls moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRiverriei.
Riverriei slips a straight right by Smalls.
Riverriei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Riverriei shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Riverriei rushes Smalls and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riverriei blocks an uppercut.
Riverriei should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A shot in the inside from Smalls.
Riverriei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smalls walks away with a smile on his face. Riverriei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Riverriei has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Riverriei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riverriei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smalls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riverriei ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Riverriei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smalls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riverriei takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Smalls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smalls definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smalls darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smalls connects with a jab.
Smalls takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Smalls.
Jab from Smalls.#TD2#
Riverriei closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smalls is looking to reverse the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Riverriei has eaten all the pies!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riverriei tries to stand but Smalls is controlling his head.
Riverriei looking to control but instead Smalls has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Smalls controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smalls continues to stall.#T2#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Riverriei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smalls wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Riverriei with the ground and pound but Smalls uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Riverriei wanted to stand there but Smalls had control of the position.
Smalls is pulling down on Riverriei's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smalls misses with a looping right.
And Riverriei tries to counter it with a takedown but Smalls pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smalls catches Riverriei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smalls scores with the left hand. Riverriei knows he should have avoided that one.
Riverriei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smalls throws a hook but Riverriei avoids it easily.
A big left from Smalls misses.
Jose Smalls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Riverriei moved out of range nicely.
Riverriei throws a counter combo.
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.
Riverriei moves forwards but Smalls connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Riverriei is looking to clinch but Smalls is avoiding it.
Smalls swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smalls lands a jab to the nose.
Jose Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Riverriei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riverriei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smalls to score with a decent uppercut.
Riverriei tries to move into range but Smalls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riverriei blocks a jab.
Smalls misses with a straight left.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Riverriei ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Riverriei follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Riverriei misses with a takedown attempt - Smalls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jose Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexanda Riverriei.
Riverriei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smalls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smalls throws an overhand right that lands on Riverriei's shoulder, as Riverriei tries to avoid the shot.
Riverriei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riverriei doesn't seem phased though.
Smalls's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riverriei under the eye.
Smalls is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riverriei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smalls defends it well.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riverriei is defended easily by Smalls.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riverriei moves away from the strike by Smalls.
Smalls is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Riverriei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smalls misses with a hook.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Smalls throws a looping overhand right but Riverriei ducks down to avoid it.
Smalls scores with a decent looking hook.
Smalls misses with a looping right.
As Smalls backs off Riverriei throws a huge counter combo but Smalls manages to avoid it all.
Smalls is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smalls misses with a looping right.
Riverriei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smalls avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riverriei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smalls stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smalls wants it to stay on the feet.
Jose Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexanda Riverriei.#T1#
Smalls lands a nice shot that snaps Riverriei's head back.
Riverriei moves away from the strike by Smalls.
Riverriei is trying to counter with his kicks.
Riverriei moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Riverriei drops his hands momentarily and Smalls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smalls stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smalls wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexanda Riverriei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smalls loads up on a big right hand but Riverriei slips the punch.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Riverriei moves out of range of the strikes.
Riverriei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Riverriei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smalls defends well and Riverriei ends up having to push Smalls into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smalls is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riverriei can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Smalls lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jose Smalls is winning the standup battle so far.
Riverriei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smalls but Smalls pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riverriei is breathing heavily.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Riverriei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riverriei slips a jab from Smalls.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Riverriei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Riverriei ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Smalls lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riverriei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riverriei only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Riverriei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riverriei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smalls lands with an uppercut that bounces Riverriei off the cage and back into range.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Riverriei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smalls lands a really nice looking cross but Riverriei seems unphased.
Smalls 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.
Smalls throws a jab when Riverriei was well out of range.
Smalls throws an overhand right that lands on Riverriei's shoulder, as Riverriei tries to avoid the shot.
Riverriei staying out of range there.
Smalls cracks Riverriei with a good jab.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Riverriei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riverriei takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riverriei misses with a head kick.
Riverriei walks into a left hand.
Smalls lands a glancing blow to the side of Riverriei's head.
Smalls throws the left hand but Riverriei avoids the punch easily.
Smalls lands with a hook. Riverriei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smalls slaps away a takedown attempt from Riverriei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smalls with a nice cross.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riverriei.
Riverriei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smalls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smalls lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Riverriei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riverriei ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Riverriei tries to clinch but Smalls is having none of it.
Smalls throwing a counter right hand but Riverriei manages to avoid it.
Smalls uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Riverriei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riverriei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Riverriei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Riverriei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Riverriei takes one on the button.
Smalls misses with an uppercut. Riverriei saw that one coming.
Riverriei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalls swats away the attempt to clinch by Riverriei.
It looked like Smalls wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smalls scores with a nice head shot.
Riverriei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smalls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smalls throws a hook but Riverriei avoids it easily.
Riverriei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Riverriei moves forwards but Smalls connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riverriei.
Riverriei feints the counter takedown.
Riverriei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riverriei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smalls tries to avoid it but Riverriei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smalls to the ground. Smalls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Riverriei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Riverriei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smalls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riverriei somewhat.
Smalls lands a really nice looking cross but Riverriei seems unphased.
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
Smalls connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Riverriei moved out of range nicely.
Smalls sets himself, and Riverriei steps forward looking for the clinch! Smalls avoids it this time.
Smalls throws a hook to the side of Riverriei's head but Riverriei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riverriei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Riverriei lands with a kick to the temple. Smalls shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smalls scores with a jab to the head.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Riverriei moved out of range nicely.
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.
Riverriei walks into a straight right hand from Smalls.#T1#
Riverriei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smalls keeps the fight on the outside.
Smalls misses with an uppercut. Riverriei saw that one coming.
Riverriei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smalls's waist but Smalls gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riverriei off to one side.
A big left from Smalls misses.
Riverriei wants to clinch.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
Riverriei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smalls lands with a cross.
Smalls throws a poor cross that misses
and Riverriei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck for Riverriei with that takedown attempt.
Jose Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexanda Riverriei.
Riverriei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riverriei tries to move into range but Smalls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riverriei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Riverriei tries to clinch but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riverriei throws a head kick that misses.
Riverriei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riverriei blocks a jab.
Smalls scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Riverriei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riverriei.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riverriei.
Smalls connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riverriei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Smalls misses. #T3#
Smalls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riverriei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riverriei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Riverriei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smalls.
Smalls scores with a decent looking hook.
Riverriei fails with the takedown.
Smalls swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riverriei.
Riverriei moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Riverriei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smalls scores with a decent looking hook.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Riverriei blocks a jab.
Riverriei ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Smalls cracks Riverriei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Riverriei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Smalls throws a looping overhand right but Riverriei ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riverriei ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Riverriei moves away and avoids it.
Smalls throws a good cross that connects.
Riverriei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Riverriei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riverriei looks for a takedown but Smalls sprawls well.
Smalls throws a looping overhand right but Riverriei ducks down to avoid it.
Smalls avoids the head kick by Riverriei.
Smalls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riverriei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smalls lands with a cross.
Smalls scores with a sloppy right hand. Riverriei should have avoided that one.
Riverriei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexanda Riverriei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smalls misses with a looping right.
Riverriei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Smalls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smalls, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Smalls!

Event: TL Fight Night 6
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Copeland looks to land a right hand but Smalls moved out of range.
Copeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smalls lands a lovely overhand right.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
Copeland throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Copeland looking to score a takedown here. Smalls is defending well but Copeland drives through and ends up in Smalls's guard.
Smalls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Copeland controls the pace.
Copeland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Copeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smalls is keeping the position for now.
Copeland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smalls keeping full guard, as Copeland tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Copeland won't allow Smalls to sweep him here. #T1#
Copeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Copeland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Copeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smalls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Copeland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jose Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Copeland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Copeland wants to pass the guard but Smalls is defending well. #T2#
Copeland is controlling the pace.
Copeland wants to pass to mount but Smalls is defending the position.
Copeland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smalls is looking to improve his position.
Smalls looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smalls trying to control from the bottom.
Copeland controlling the action here.
Copeland passes to full mount! #T3#
Smalls is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Copeland fails to take his opponent's back.
Copeland content just to control the position here.
Copeland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smalls is trying to escape the mount.
Copeland content just to control the position here.
Smalls tries to reverse the position but Copeland maintains control.
Smalls stops Copeland from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Copeland controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arron Copeland dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Copeland ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Smalls avoids the body shot from Copeland.
A big left from Smalls misses.
Copeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Smalls is just out of range.
Copeland throws the left hand but Smalls avoids the punch easily.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smalls can do to turn this around?#TD#
Copeland dives in and scores a takedown into Smalls's guard.
Copeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smalls is keeping the position for now.
Copeland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arron Copeland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Copeland controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smalls for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Copeland continues to stall.
Copeland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smalls is looking to regain half guard here but Copeland keeps moving and retains side control.
Copeland taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
More hug and hope from Copeland.
Copeland wants to control but Smalls is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Smalls is looking for a sweep.
Copeland 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 Smalls's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smalls scores with a jab.
Smalls defending well as Copeland loads up on a big left hand.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Jose Smalls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Smalls slips a jab and a cross from Copeland.
Copeland moves away from the strike by Smalls.
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smalls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Copeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Smalls throws a looping overhand right but Copeland ducks down to avoid it.
Copeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smalls throws out the jab.
Smalls moves away from the strike by Copeland.
Copeland defending well as Smalls loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Copeland gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Copeland takes a little break here. Smalls wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arron Copeland dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Copeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smalls.
Smalls scores with a punch to the head.
Copeland scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smalls.
Smalls throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Copeland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Copeland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Copeland trying to pass the guard but Smalls defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Copeland slows the pace down in half guard.
Further stalling from Copeland.
Copeland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jose Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Copeland controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Copeland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Copeland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smalls misses with a hook. Copeland ducked under it nicely.
Copeland tries to counter with a takedown but Smalls is quick to defend against it.
Smalls lands a head shot.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Copeland moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Copeland closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smalls to the mat! Smalls manages to get full guard.
Copeland showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Smalls working a defensive guard here.
Copeland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smalls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smalls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Copeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smalls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jose Smalls seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Copeland takes one to the side of the head.
Copeland moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Copeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Copeland misses with a wild body shot.
Smalls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Copeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Copeland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smalls lands a jab to the head.
Copeland misses with a straight left.
Smalls looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smalls 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.
Smalls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Copeland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smalls's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Copeland is stinking the place up with his stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arron Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Copeland, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arron Copeland!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2023

#R1#
Keys throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Keys bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smalls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keys.
Smalls misses with a left hand
and Keys counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smalls throws the left hand but Keys avoids the punch easily.
Keys tries to score with a low kick but Smalls moves his leg out of the way.
Keys uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smalls.
Smalls throws a jab when Keys was well out of range.
Smalls moves out of range as Keys strikes.
Smalls drops his hands momentarily and Keys takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keys misses the shot to the body.
Smalls throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Keys counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smalls managing to block the knees to the body from Keys.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
Keys lands a body punch. #BC#
Keys escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keys misses with an uppercut. #T1##CL#
Smalls tries to keep at a distance but Keys has taken the fight into the clinch.
Keys misses with a knee to the head.
Keys lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keys tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
Keys missing with knees to the body.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Keys uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keys misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls working aggressively here. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Keys.
A short right from Keys.
Keys working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keys scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keys lands a left hand.
Keys lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keys lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Smalls is rocked!
Smalls looks winded!
Keys is working Smalls over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Smalls is out! One big shot and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Isaac Keys!
A less than humble Isaac Keys misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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