Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Ekbomb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekbomb slips under a jab from Mesquita.
Ekbomb misses with a hook.
Vitor Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mesquita misses with a right hand
and Ekbomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita slips a jab from Ekbomb.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ekbomb misses.
Ekbomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita cracks a nice hook into Ekbomb's ribs.#T1#
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Mesquita throws a shot to the body.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Ekbomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mesquita cracks Ekbomb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Ekbomb throws a hook but Mesquita blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Mesquita. Beautiful body shot.
Ekbomb lands with a cross.
Evan Ekbomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Mesquita finds it's target.#T2#
Ekbomb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekbomb takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ekbomb did well to prevent Mesquita getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Ekbomb is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekbomb's head.
Well, if Mesquita is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekbomb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekbomb desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mesquita is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ekbomb keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita trying to control but Ekbomb is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ekbomb looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ekbomb looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ekbomb! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ekbomb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekbomb throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ekbomb has his feet on Mesquita's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A big left from Ekbomb misses.
Mesquita drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekbomb sprawls and moves away.
Mesquita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekbomb's head.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekbomb with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Ekbomb. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Vitor Mesquita is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekbomb scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Vitor Mesquita has been cut.
Mesquita throws a shot from downtown. Ekbomb moves away and avoids it.
Ekbomb is looking for the big counter here.
Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Ekbomb sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Mesquita coming out on top.
Ekbomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Ekbomb swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
A left lands for Ekbomb.
Mesquita slips under a jab.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekbomb misses with a looping right.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Ekbomb is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Ekbomb. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekbomb moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Mesquita misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekbomb! But no joy.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekbomb moves away.
Mesquita takes a swing at Ekbomb's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekbomb, as that shot connected.
Ekbomb misses with an uppercut.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Ekbomb avoids it well and moves away.
Ekbomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Ekbomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mesquita moves away from the strike by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb with the inside leg kick.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Ekbomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Ekbomb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekbomb misses with a straight left.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range. #T4#
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Ekbomb looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Ekbomb misses with a low kick.
Mesquita shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekbomb misses with a straight right.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita lands with a good body shot.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Ekbomb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitor Mesquita's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ekbomb misses.
A shot to the body from Mesquita misses
and Ekbomb counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Mesquita finds it's way through Ekbomb's defenses.
Ekbomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita misses with a straight right.
Ekbomb misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Mesquita with a jab.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekbomb stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Mesquita lands a right hook to the body.
Mesquita is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ekbomb.
Mesquita with a nice cross.
Mesquita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Ekbomb takes one to the side of the head.
Ekbomb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita loads up on a big right hand but Ekbomb slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Ekbomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekbomb.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Ekbomb avoids it well and moves away.
Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekbomb swivels and escapes.
Mesquita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mesquita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekbomb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Ekbomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown. Ekbomb fights it but they end up in guard.

Ekbomb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mesquita has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Mesquita gets control of Ekbomb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mesquita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Ekbomb decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mesquita scores with a jab.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekbomb as he jumps to the side.
Mesquita throws a right hand that misses
letting Ekbomb counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekbomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita. #T4#
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekbomb sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ekbomb to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekbomb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekbomb throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Ekbomb.
Mesquita digs a good hook to Ekbomb's body.
Ekbomb throws a nice looking combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mesquita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekbomb.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Ekbomb!

Event: SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Romanow throws a body shot but no joy.
Romanow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gustafsson missing with a left hand there. Romanow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romanow swings widly with a right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a series of strikes. Romanow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Romanow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gustafsson misses with a looping right.
Romanow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gustafsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romanow's hands.
Romanow misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
Gustafsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romanow looks to land a right hand but Gustafsson moved out of range.
Romanow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gustafsson misses with a combination #TD#
and Romanow counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Romanow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Romanow throws a strike aimed at the side of Gustafsson's head but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Romanow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gustafsson is trying to control Romanow's posture but Romanow avoids it.
Romanow in side control, throwing shots but Gustafsson defends.
Gustafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Romanow seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Romanow is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Romanow to get the leverage.
Romanow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Romanow is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Romanow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Romanow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gustafsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romanow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson wants to control but Romanow is keeping busy.
Gustafsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romanow.
Gustafsson wants to get back to his feet.
Romanow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gustafsson is trying to stand back up but Romanow is controlling him
Romanow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romanow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Romanow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Romanow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gustafsson is trying to stand up here but Romanow is controlling him well.
Gustafsson wants to control but Romanow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
Romanow thows a huge punch but Gustafsson dodges it nicely.
Romanow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romanow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustafsson's head. #T4#
Gustafsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Romanow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gustafsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gustafsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Romanow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gustafsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gustafsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romanow.
Gustafsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Let's hope that Gustafsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Romanow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Romanow misses.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanow.
A jab lands there for Gustafsson.
Romanow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gustafsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gustafsson scores with a hook.
Gustafsson misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romanow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow misses with a straight left.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romanow swings widly with a right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Marcel Romanow has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Gustafsson.#T1#
Gustafsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Romanow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romanow shoots for a takedown but Gustafsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanow.
Gustafsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romanow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gustafsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romanow fails with the takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Romanow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nice body punch from Romanow.
Romanow throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
Romanow lands a head shot.
Romanow misses with a straight left.
Romanow throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
Gustafsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustafsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romanow finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustafsson's head.
Marcel Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Romanow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romanow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romanow there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romanow's head backwards.
Gustafsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romanow in his tracks.
Gustafsson looks to land a right hand but Romanow moved out of range.
Gustafsson defending well as Romanow loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafsson throws a low kick but Romanow avoids it.
Gustafsson moves forwards but Romanow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Romanow scores with a hook to the body. Gustafsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romanow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Romanow lands with a shot to the body.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gustafsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Romanow throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romanow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustafsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
Gustafsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanow misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romanow defending well as Gustafsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gustafsson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Romanow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romanow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustafsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romanow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gustafsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Romanow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oscar Gustafsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcel Romanow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Gustafsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Romanow moves out of range.
Romanow swings for the body but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Romanow connects with a right hand. Gustafsson shakes it off.
Romanow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romanow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanow.
Gustafsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Gustafsson misses the jab.
Romanow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Romanow.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustafsson! But no joy.
Oscar Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romanow scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Gustafsson.#TD#
Gustafsson gets caught napping as Romanow dives in and scores a takedown. Gustafsson manages to retain guard.
Gustafsson is looking to stand up but Romanow isn't so interested in that idea.
Romanow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Romanow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Romanow seems to be working for a kimura but Gustafsson defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Gustafsson trying to hold on to Romanow's head to control him but Romanow postures up.
Gustafsson is trying to stand up here but Romanow is controlling him well.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Romanow has control of the leg. #SUB#
Romanow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gustafsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Romanow thows a huge punch but Gustafsson dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Romanow has control of the leg.
Marcel Romanow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Romanow is trying to work for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is looking to control Romanow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gustafsson avoid being mounted?
Romanow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Romanow throwing shots but Gustafsson is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Romanow seems to be working for a kimura but Gustafsson defends the submission attempt.
Gustafsson moves into full guard. #T4#
Romanow lands a couple of elbows.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Gustafsson pushes Romanow off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gustafsson moves away from the strike by Romanow.
Romanow fails with the takedown.
Romanow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romanow shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Romanow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanow throws an off balance right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Oscar Gustafsson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Marcel Romanow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A cross from Romanow lands.
Gustafsson scores with a jab. Romanow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gustafsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanow.
Romanow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustafsson is looking for the big counter here.
Romanow throws a big shot that misses.
Gustafsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson moves away from the strike by Romanow.
Romanow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Romanow misses with a straight left.
Gustafsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romanow. Romanow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Romanow tries for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away easily
enabling Gustafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Romanow.
Gustafsson counters with a body kick.
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut. Romanow saw that one coming.
Romanow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Romanow - just one landing.
Gustafsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Romanow moves out of range. #T2#
Gustafsson tries to land a leg kick but Romanow saw it coming and moves away.
Gustafsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romanow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gustafsson blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustafsson! But no joy.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Romanow.
Romanow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romanow misses the jab.
Gustafsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gustafsson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romanow. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Romanow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romanow throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Romanow throws a big shot that misses.
Romanow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Romanow moved out of range nicely.
Gustafsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romanow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gustafsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Romanow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson cracks Romanow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Romanow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Romanow.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romanow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Romanow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustafsson throws out the jab.
Romanow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gustafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustafsson looks to land a body kick but Romanow moved away.
Romanow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gustafssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romanow scores with a jab. Gustafsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romanow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Romanow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustafsson.
Romanow shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well. He's pushed Romanow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Gustafsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gustafsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Marcel Romanow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gustafsson.
Romanow scores with a sloppy right hand. Gustafsson should have avoided that one.
Gustafsson is looking to chop away at Romanow's legs.
Gustafsson feints and then cracks Romanow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romanow down.
Nice cross by Romanow.
Good standup being displayed there by Romanow as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Romanow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gustafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romanow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustafsson taking a bit of punishment here - Romanow scoring with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Romanow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gustafsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gustafsson tries to buck Romanow off but Romanow is having none of it.#SUB#
Romanow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romanow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustafsson is pushing Romanow's head away, looking to escape. Romanow manages to hold on to the position though.
Gustafsson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marcel Romanow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gustafsson tries to buck Romanow off but Romanow is having none of it.
Romanow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Romanow working the head and body with strikes.
Romanow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Romanow working the head and body with strikes.
Romanow working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gustafsson is trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Romanow. #SUB#
Romanow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Romanow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romanow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Romanow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Romanow working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Romanow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romanow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Romanow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romanow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romanow grinds an elbow into Gustafsson's temple.
Gustafsson is trying to control Romanow's posture but Romanow avoids it.
Romanow looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gustafsson is avoiding damage well.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustafsson wants to control but Romanow postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gustafsson down.
Gustafsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Romanow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gustafsson has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Romanow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustafsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gustafsson!
A very excited looking Oscar Gustafsson 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: HZN 11 Harris v Machine
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Koefti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekbomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koefti is looking to land body kicks.
Koefti blocks a jab.
Koefti wants to counter with a clinch but Ekbomb pushes him away.
Koefti is looking to slow Ekbomb down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Ekbomb tries to keep at a distance but Koefti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koefti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ekbomb is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekbomb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koefti lands a damaging elbow.
Ekbomb dodges an elbow strike from Koefti.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koefti throws an elbow but misses.
Koefti pushes off an throws an elbow but Ekbomb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ekbomb gets through Koefti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Koefti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ekbomb dodges an elbow strike from Koefti.
Ekbomb avoids a wild elbow strike from Koefti.
Ekbomb lands a nice shot to the body.
Koefti prevents a body shot from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Koefti lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Koefti.
Good body shot from Ekbomb.
Koefti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekbomb blocks an elbow strike from Koefti.
Koefti being controlled against the cage.
Ekbomb takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Ekbomb has Koefti pushed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koefti as Ekbomb tries to tie him up.
Ekbomb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koefti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ekbomb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Koefti throws an elbow but it misses.
Koefti misses with an elbow over the top.
Koefti pushes off an throws an elbow but Ekbomb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Koefti throws an elbow that misses.
Ekbomb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koefti backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koefti misses with an elbow strike.
Koefti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ekbomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Koefti. #T3#
Ekbomb presses Koefti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koefti is trying to stall.
Koefti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ekbomb misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekbomb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Ekbomb.
A head punch on the inside from Koefti fails to land.
Koefti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ekbomb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekbomb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekbomb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Koefti up against the cage.
Ekbomb lands a shoulder strike.
Ekbomb misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Ekbomb as the two fighters clinch.
Koefti throws an elbow but it misses.
Koefti stalling in the clinch but Ekbomb improves position.
Ekbomb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koefti has a couple of punches blocked by Ekbomb.
Koefti being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekbomb is struggling to control the position.
Koefti lands an uppercut.
Koefti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekbomb avoids a wild elbow strike from Koefti.
Koefti throws an elbow that misses.
Koefti is stalling here.
Ekbomb blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andre Koefti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Koefti is looking to slow Ekbomb down with leg kicks.
Koefti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ekbomb takes a step back to recover.
Koefti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekbomb throwing a counter right hand but Koefti manages to avoid it.
Koefti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekbomb.
Decent striking displayed by Ekbomb there.
Ekbomb throws a big shot that misses.
Koefti slips a jab from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb moves out of range as Koefti throws a body kick.
Ekbomb looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koefti moves out of range of the strikes.
Koefti looks for the body kick but Ekbomb saw that one coming.
Koefti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Koefti ducks right into an uppercut from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb throws a lazy right hand but Koefti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koefti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekbomb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekbomb lands a head shot.
Ekbomb connects with a solid leg kick.
Koefti throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekbomb counters with a huge left! Koefti is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ekbomb isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Koefti from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ekbomb!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Ekbomb!
The defeated Andre Koefti had this to say: 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger ðŸ”¥'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2024

#R1#
Hubbard avoids a kick to the body.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Hubbard moves out of range easily.
Boyka works Hubbard's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Boyka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Hubbard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boyka, pushing him back against the cage.
Boyka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hubbard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hubbard is leaning against Boyka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boyka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hubbard lands a hook that snaps the head of Boyka backwards.
Hubbard blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hubbard.
Hubbard is struggling to control the position.
Boyka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boyka letting Hubbard take a breather here.
Boyka tries to land knees in the clinch but Hubbard avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Hubbard cracks Boyka with a nice body shot.
Hubbard lands with a left to the head.
Hubbard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hubbard blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Hubbard.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
Hubbard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boyka backwards. #ROC2#Boyka is rocked!
Hubbard lands a big right hand that drops Boyka! The killer instinct kicks in and Hubbard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hubbard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Hubbard!

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Drago
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Drago misses.
Drago throws a right hand that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustafsson walks into a jab.
Gustafsson lunges at Drago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drago's hand.
Drago swings widly with a right hand
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gustafsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Drago is rocked!
Drago misses with a hook to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Drago badly! He tries to strike back but Gustafsson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Drago out cold! Oh man, Drago will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oscar Gustafsson!
A relieved looking Oscar Gustafsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ivan Drago spoke after the fight, saying 'If I die....I die'.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Tryastsyn
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Tryastsyn lands a two punch combo.
Tryastsyn misses with a hook
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tryastsyn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tryastsyn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gustafsson takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn walks into a jab.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tryastsyn cracks Gustafsson with an open hand slap.
Gustafsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tryastsyn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily. #T1##TD2#
Tryastsyn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tryastsyn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tryastsyn is putting a hurting on Gustafsson here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gustafsson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tryastsyn tries to score with some ground and pound. Gustafsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tryastsyn lands a few punches from side control.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustafsson wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Gustafsson tries to buck Tryastsyn off but Tryastsyn is having none of it.
Gustafsson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tryastsyn lands a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tryastsyn has managed to slip his arm under Gustafsson's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gustafsson is tapping out! Submission win for Tryastsyn.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eugeniy Tryastsyn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
One shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
One falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harvey throws a right and a left that One avoids nicely.
One scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Harvey.
Harvey throws a lazy right hand but One sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harvey throws a body shot but no joy.
Harvey misses with a series of wild punches.
Alec Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but One is just out of range.
One swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like One was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from One on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
One throws a leg kick
and Harvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
One on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
One slips a straight right by Harvey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harvey. One does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harvey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harvey throws a hook but One blocks it.
Harvey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
One staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from One on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harvey thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from One on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harvey lands a nice shot that snaps One's head back.
Harvey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been told by One's head coaches at Rasmus's Fun House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harvey misses with a body shot.
One ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
One appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harvey misses with an uppercut.
One slips a jab from Harvey.
An attempted straight right counter from One misses the target.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Harvey scores with a jab to the body.
One throws a hook but Harvey avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harvey dips to his left and cracks One with an uppercut!
Harvey misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
Harvey cracks One with a good jab.
One showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harvey.
Nice uppercut lands for One. That snapped Harvey's head back.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but One is just out of range.
One throwing a counter right hand but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Harvey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
One displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harvey throws out the jab.
Harvey slips under a jab.
One takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Harvey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
One moves out of range of the strikes.
One uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
One ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harvey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by One.
Harvey scores with a hook.
One misses the shot to the body.
Harvey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harvey connects with a body shot.
One gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Harvey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harvey.
Harvey misses with a wild combination.
One takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Nice defenses there by One.
Harvey throws a jab when One was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvey throws a jab when One was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from One on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
One ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
One misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvey.
Harvey defending well as One loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Harvey misses.
One uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
Harvey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy left from Harvey finds it's target.
Harvey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harvey duly obliges.
Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and One counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harvey! One lets Harvey back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Harvey is rocked!
Harvey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! One had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. One moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Harvey! One continues to tee off on Harvey, landing with a left and a right! One connects with a right hand that leaves Harvey sleeping against the cage! What a finish by One!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Test One!

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Jones
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Smith tries to work over Day's front leg with a kick but Day checks it.
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
A head kick misses from Day.
A low kick from Day is predictable there
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Day follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Day clinches.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Day looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith has Day pushed against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith taking a breather.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Smith is pushing Day up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith has Day pushed against the cage.#T4#
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leon Smith.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith blocks a head kick by Day.
Day dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
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 Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Day attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Day 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.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
Day is looking to clinch.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
A good leg kick by Day.
Leg Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Day tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Day lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Day on the side of the head.
Leon Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Day tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.#T1#
Day plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Day. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Day throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Day misses with a head kick.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Day avoided it.#T2#
Day pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Day settles back down.
Smith throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Day letting Smith take a breather here.#T4#
Day missing with knees to the body.
Day has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Day can turn it around.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leon Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith lands a left hand.
A short right from Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Day with a knee to the head.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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 Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Day walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Day closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Day counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards. #T1#
Smith has Day pressed against the cage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Day's head.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Day tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Day's ribcage. Day let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Day scores with a knee to the head.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leg Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Smith pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith has Day pushed against the cage.
Day blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Day with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith has Day pressed against the cage.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
After the big win, Leon Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Gustafsson takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Oscar Gustafsson has been cut.
Dankovich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gustafsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dankovich misses the shot to the body.
Gustafsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dankovich needs to keep his hands up - Gustafsson had a free shot at his head there.
Dankovich scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the body kick from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with an uppercut.
Gustafsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Dankovich throws a wild body kick that Gustafsson sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dankovich moves out of range of the body kick from Gustafsson.
Dankovich is looking to counter punch.
Gustafsson tried to score with a low kick but Dankovich checks it.#T1#
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Dankovich misses the target.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gustafsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Dankovich avoids it well.
Gustafsson throws an off balance right hand
and Dankovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Dankovich.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a really nice looking cross but Dankovich seems unphased.
Gustafsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dankovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gustafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Gustafsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gustafsson swinging wildly here.
Dankovich throwing a counter right hand but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that Gustafsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gustafsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gustafsson is looking to slow Dankovich down with leg kicks.
Gustafsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gustafsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gustafsson works Dankovich's body with a nice hook.
Dankovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustafsson throws out the jab.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick which misses Dankovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Dankovich tries to avoid it.
Dankovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Dankovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gustafsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dankovich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick that knocks Dankovich off balance momentarily.
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dankovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Dankovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gustafsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Dankovich throws a body kick.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Dankovich avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustafsson. Dankovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dankovich ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Dankovich avoids it well.
Gustafsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
Dankovich throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson lands an overhand right.
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!
Gustafsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dankovich counters with a straight right hand.
Dankovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gustafsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dankovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Dankovich.
Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustafsson throws a body kick that misses
and Dankovich counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dankovich throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Gustafsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dankovich doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gustafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gustafsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gustafsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dankovich counters with a straight right hand.
Gustafsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustafsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gustafsson connects with an inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dankovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dankovich.
Dankovich throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick that knocks Dankovich off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Gustafsson.
A quick step to the side and Dankovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson feints and then cracks Dankovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dankovich down.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Dankovich was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dankovich misses its target.
The fighters circling - Dankovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Gustafsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dankovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dankovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dankovich misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dankovich. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Dankovich throws a counter high kick but Gustafsson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dankovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gustafsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dankovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dankovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gustafsson on the side of the head.
Gustafsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Dankovich.
Gustafsson throws the left hand but Dankovich avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dankovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gustafsson connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustafsson scores with a hook.
Gustafsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dankovich's hands.
Danga de danga de dang - Gustafsson scores with a four punch combination!
Dankovich blocks a head kick by Gustafsson.
Dankovich throws a body kick that misses.
Dankovich jabs Gustafsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dankovich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gustafsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice combination there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick. #T3#
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustafsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dankovich throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gustafsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Dankovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustafsson throws out the jab.
Dankovich is looking to counter punch.
Gustafsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dankovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dankovich's head backwards.
Dankovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dankovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustafsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot by Gustafsson.
Dankovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Gustafsson.#T4#
Dankovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Dankovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gustafsson thumps Dankovich with a low kick.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Dankovich.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dankovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dankovich counter with a right hand.
Gustafsson misses with a looping right.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dankovich throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson defending well as Dankovich loads up on a big left hand.
Dankovich backing away here, and Gustafsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gustafsson lands a jab.
Gustafsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dankovich in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gustafsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Gustafsson stuns Dankovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dankovich dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
Dankovich looks to land a left hand but Gustafsson moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Gustafsson as he connects with a hook.
Gustafsson throws a low kick but Dankovich avoids it.
As Gustafsson backs away, Dankovich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gustafsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dankovich. Dankovich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gustafsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gustafsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gustafsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Gustafsson misses.
Dankovich thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Gustafsson.
Dankovich takes one to the side of the head.
Gustafsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dankovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson lands with a nice body punch.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dankovich should have avoided that one.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab
and Dankovich counters with a nice body kick.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustafsson misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Dankovich finds it's way through Gustafsson's defenses.
Dankovich misses with a body shot.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Gustafsson tests Dankovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Dankovich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dankovich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dankovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick but Dankovich moved away.
Gustafsson throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Dankovich counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gustafsson! Dankovich lets Gustafsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gustafsson throws a big shot that misses.
Dankovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dankovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dankovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Gustafsson throws a looping overhand right but Dankovich ducks down to avoid it.
Dankovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gustafsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gustafsson!
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Dankovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A right-left combo lands from Gustafsson.
Dankovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson lands with an overhand left.
Dankovich lands with a hook. Gustafsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
Dankovich cracks Gustafsson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gustafsson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dankovich finish him? #ROC#Gustafsson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson misses with a hook. Dankovich ducked under it nicely.
Gustafsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dankovich finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Dankovich moves out of range. #T4#
Gustafsson throws a looping overhand right but Dankovich ducks down to avoid it.
Gustafsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gustafsson connects with the punch.
Gustafsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#KD#
Dankovich sends Gustafsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dankovich is motioning to the referee to let Gustafsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dankovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a big shot that misses.
Dankovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Dankovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dankovich scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dankovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Dankovich connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anzor Dankovich did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gustafsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Gustafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dankovich throws out the jab.
Gustafsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dankovich off the cage and back into range.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Dankovich.
Gustafsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dankovich is looking to counter punch.
Dankovich defending well as Gustafsson loads up on a big left hand.
Dankovich throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy head kick and Dankovich moves out of range easily.
Gustafsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dankovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Gustafsson as he connects with a hook.
Dankovich defending well as Gustafsson loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Gustafsson lands a head kick!
Gustafsson throws a right hand that misses
and Dankovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dankovich throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson throws out a counter right but Dankovich avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustafsson. Dankovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dankovich.
Gustafsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dankovich takes one to the side of the head.
Gustafsson connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Gustafsson missing with a left hand there. Dankovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gustafsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick but Dankovich checks it.
It looked like Dankovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gustafsson connects with a body shot that sends Dankovich's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson throws an overhand right that lands on Dankovich's shoulder, as Dankovich tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dankovich throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson lands a jab to the nose.
Dankovich swings for the body but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut.
Dankovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gustafsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gustafsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gustafsson lands a high kick!
Dankovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDankovich.
Gustafsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That kick from Gustafsson tenderised Dankovich's leg. Dankovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dankovich.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Dankovich throws a body kick.
Gustafsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dankovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gustafsson tests Dankovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Gustafsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Gustafsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dankovich lands a leg kick that knocks Gustafsson off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with an uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dankovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gustafsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Dankovich.
Gustafsson misses with a looping left.
It looked like Dankovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gustafsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gustafsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Gustafsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gustafsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Dankovich avoids it well.
Dankovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dankovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gustafsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dankovich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gustafsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Dankovich moves out of range.
Dankovich lands with a shot to the body.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dankovich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dankovich lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gustafsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dankovich checks a leg kick nicely.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Gustafsson misses its intended target.
Dankovich slips under a jab from Gustafsson.
Dankovich lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dankovich slips a straight right by Gustafsson.
Dankovich throwing a counter right hand but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Dankovich blocks a leg kick.
Dankovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
Gustafsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anzor Dankovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gustafsson looks to land a combination. Dankovich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dankovich misses with an uppercut. Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Gustafsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gustafsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankovich ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Dankovich.
Gustafsson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gustafsson scores with a punch to the head.
Dankovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
It seemed like Gustafsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dankovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dankovich. #T3#
Gustafsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dankovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustafsson throws out the jab.
It looked like Dankovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Dankovich.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dankovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dankovich walks into a jab.
Dankovich throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson sizes up Dankovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dankovich misses with a straight right.
Gustafsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dankovich backs up against the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Dankovich. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dankovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Dankovich looks for the body kick but Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Gustafsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dankovich ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Dankovich checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gustafsson. That's going to slow Dankovich down.
A swing and a miss from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDankovich.
Gustafsson scores with a leg kick.
Gustafsson lands a jab.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick but Dankovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dankovich misses its target.
Gustafsson misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gustafsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 46:49
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gustafsson!
Oscar Gustafsson is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Oscar Gustafsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Rocksteady throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rasmus's Fun House in the buildup to the fight.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Rocksteady misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Rocksteady scores with a nice strike.
Rocksteady stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith lands a nice hook to Rocksteady's body. Rocksteady takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rocksteady swings widly with a right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rocksteady takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rocksteady misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Rocksteady throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocksteady throws an off balance right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith slips under a jab from Rocksteady.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady with a hook.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Rocksteady crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Rocksteady back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocksteady! Smith lets Rocksteady back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Rocksteady is rocked!
Rocksteady walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Smith swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leon Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Leon Smith made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DC 120 NYE 2
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Bermalingo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Bermalingo misses.
Bermalingo misses the shot to the body.
Bermalingo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bermalingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bermalingo.
Nice straight punches there by Bermalingo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bermalingo.
Bermalingo misses with the combination.
Bermalingo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Bermalingo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Bermalingo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Lee bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bermalingo! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Bermalingo is rocked!
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Bermalingo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee stops Bermalingo from standing up.
Lee is in close to Bermalingo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee prevents Bermalingo from getting back to his feet.
Bermalingo seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bermalingo's head.
Bermalingo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Bermalingo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Bermalingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rocco Bermalingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bermalingo throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Bermalingo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage. #TD2#
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bermalingo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bermalingo is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Lee wants to control but Bermalingo is keeping him busy.
Lee lands a few punches from side control.
Bermalingo is pushing Lee's head away, looking to escape. Lee manages to hold on to the position though.
Bermalingo taking a bit of punishment here - Lee scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Bermalingo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lee is controlling him well.
Bermalingo prevents Lee from moving into mount.
Bermalingo is looking to get back to his feet here but Lee is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bermalingo's back.
Bermalingo is trying to get back to his feet but Lee has full control of the position and if anything, Bermalingo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Our spies down at at Rasmus's Fun House inform us that Lee has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee is landing with strikes. Bermalingo can't take much more of this.
Bermalingo wants to get back to his feet.
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bermalingo trying to get back to his feet but Lee is in full control for now.
Bermalingo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T4##SUB2#
Lee sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bermalingo taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raymond Lee!
Raymond Lee managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by One. That's going to slow Newsome down.
One tries a head kick but it misses.
One circles away from the clinch attempt
and One counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Darrell Newsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Newsome forces One back against the cage and clinches.
One misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newsome as One tries to tie him up.
One tries to stall but Newsome uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
One is looking to control Newsome's arms but Newsome gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
One works on Newsome's body with a couple of short punches.
One has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome. #T1#
One is trying to maintain a safe position but Newsome gets an underhook and turns One into the cage.
Newsome stalling the fight.
One trying to stall but Newsome improves his position.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from One.
Newsome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One effectively controlling the action here.
One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Newsome tries a body shot but One blocks it.
One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with One's elbow.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with One's elbow. #T2#
One working aggressively here.
One trying to stall but Newsome improves his position.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by One.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome stalling the fight.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as One controls the action.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
One's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
One trying to stall but Newsome improves his position. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
One effectively controlling the action here.
One throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One slowing the pace effectively.
One can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newsome as One tries to tie him up.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
One blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
One content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from One.
Newsome working aggressively here.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One scores with a shot to the side of Newsome's head.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from One.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome pressing his opponent against the cage.
One dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Newsome has One pressed against the cage.
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 Darrell Newsome will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
That's time! Newsome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Newsome is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
One takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newsome lands a nice shot that snaps One's head back.
A combination from One does no damage.
Newsome is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Newsome rushes One and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One misses with a punch to the body.
One blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
One scores with a nice hook to the head.
One prevents a body shot from Newsome. #T1#
One throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
One lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Newsome working aggressively here.
One blocks an uppercut.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
One fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by One.
Newsome tries a body shot but One blocks it.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrell Newsome has scored more points in the clinch so far.
One pushes Newsome back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
One digs a right hand into Newsome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsome's gas tank.
One taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
One lands a right hand. #T2#
One has Newsome pressed against the cage.
One stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
One lands an uppercut.
One is stalling here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
Newsome digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank.
One is looking to control Newsome's arms but Newsome gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
One is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
One can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud. #T3#
One lands with a left to the head.
One fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
One presses Newsome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newsome blocks a body shot from One.
Newsome tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
One lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsome or not.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as One controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newsome as One tries to tie him up.
One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with One's elbow.
One misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from One.
One swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Newsome being controlled against the cage.
One throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from One.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome blocks a body shot from One.
One has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
One controlling the action here for a moment.
One is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
A short body shot lands from One as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Test One showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from One lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Newsome has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newsome and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
One buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newsome lands a jab.
Newsome slips under a jab.
One throws a looping overhand right but Newsome ducks down to avoid it.
Newsome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from One misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome ducks under a wild hook from One.
Newsome checks the leg kick nicely there.
Newsome misses with a right hand
and One counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Newsome smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newsome misses with a right hand
and One counters with a straight right hand.
One avoids the body shot from Newsome.
A low kick lands for One.
One staying out of range there.
Newsome misses with a hook. One ducked under it nicely.
Newsome has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Newsome there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newsome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Newsome takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Newsome tries to clinch but fails miserably
and One counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by One.
One slips a jab and a cross from Newsome.
One tries a quick counter leg kick but Newsome is wise to it.
One pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts One, as that shot connected. #ROC2#Newsome is rocked!
One lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
One avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newsome swings for the body but One moves out of range.
One is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newsome misses with a lunging right hand
and One counters with a big right hand! Oh Newsome is in trouble here! One follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test One!

Event: SMASH:Nascimento vs Gustafsson
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Adamovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adamovic's knee momentarily.
Adamovic looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Adamovic throws a leg kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Adamovic misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adamovic.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith throws the left hand but Adamovic avoids the punch easily.
Smith tries to move into range but Adamovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Adamovic moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith prevents a body shot from Adamovic.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith has Adamovic pressed against the cage, preventing Adamovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
A short right from Adamovic.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adamovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T2#
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic lands a body shot.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Adamovic prevents a body shot from Smith.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamovic working aggressively here.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Adamovic breaks from the clinch.
Adamovic misses with a right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Adamovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Adamovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adamovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adamovic misses with a right hand
and Adamovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adamovic throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Adamovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Adamovic misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws out a counter right but Adamovic avoids it with no problem.
Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Adamovic cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adamovic is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Adamovic moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Adamovic needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Adamovic misses with a looping right.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Adamovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamovic misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adamovic.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Adamovic throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Adamovic misses the target.
Adamovic thumps Smith with a low kick.
Adamovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adamovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Adamovic throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Adamovic slips under a jab.
Adamovic misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Adamovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Adamovic loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith misses with a hook. Adamovic ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Adamovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Adamovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adamovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Adamovic connects with a leg kick.
Adamovic tries to clinch up.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Adamovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adamovic stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamovic dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adamovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Adamovic.#T1#
Adamovic ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Adamovic scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Adamovic.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Adamovic misses.
Adamovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Adamovic steps away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adamovic, as that shot connected.
Adamovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adamovic misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Smith moves away from the strike by Adamovic.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Adamovic.
A low kick from Adamovic is predictable there
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Adamovic with an uppercut!
Adamovic tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adamovic 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.
Adamovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Adamovic does no damage.
Adamovic cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Adamovic throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adamovic misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Adamovic slips the punch.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. #ROC2#Adamovic is rocked!
Adamovic lands a right hook to the body.
Adamovic throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamovic.
Adamovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adamovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Adamovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Adamovic throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Adamovic misses with a body shot.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adamovic throws out the jab.
Smith moves away from the strike by Adamovic. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Adamovic. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws out a counter right but Adamovic avoids it with no problem.
Adamovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Adamovic misses with a wild body shot.
Adamovic throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Adamovic throws an off balance right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Adamovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adamovic scores with a jab to the head.
Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Adamovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Adamovic moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Adamovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valentin Adamovic is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adamovic throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops Adamovic! Smith lets Adamovic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adamovic throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Adamovic connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adamovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Adamovic misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adamovic.
Adamovic scores with a shot to the body.
Adamovic lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamovic lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Adamovic.
Adamovic looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamovic misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Adamovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adamovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adamovic misses with a hook
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Adamovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith slips a jab from Adamovic.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adamovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Adamovic is wise to it.
Adamovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Adamovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook.#T2#
Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith avoids the body shot from Adamovic.
Adamovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adamovic throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith connects with a body shot.
A cross from Adamovic lands.
Smith works over Adamovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith slips under a jab from Adamovic.
Adamovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adamovic misses with a straight right.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Adamovic.
Adamovic misses with a left hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand. #T3#
Nice cross by Adamovic.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adamovic misses the jab.
Adamovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Adamovic.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Adamovic throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Adamovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamovic.
Adamovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adamovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adamovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Adamovic lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Adamovic backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamovic throws a leg kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Adamovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adamovic throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adamovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adamovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adamovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Adamovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp right that sends Adamovic to the canvas! Smith follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Smith!
Leon Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH:Nascimento vs Gustafsson
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Nascimento misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Gustafsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nascimento fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson throws a counter combo.
Gustafsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nascimento ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nascimento fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gustafsson checks it well.
Gustafsson throws a big counter head kick but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Nascimento fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gustafsson checks it well.
Yago Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Nascimento throwing a counter right hand but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A leg kick checked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Yago Nascimento has been cut.#T1#
Nascimento misses with a looping left.
Nascimento looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nascimento misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gustafsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Nascimento.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Nascimento.
Gustafsson throws a fast counter high kick but Nascimento manages to duck under it in time.
Nascimento ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nascimento smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nascimento takes one to the chin there.
Gustafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nascimento.
Nascimento just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nascimento. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson walks into a straight right hand from Nascimento.
Nascimento fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Nascimento throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nascimento throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gustafsson throws a good cross that connects.
Nascimento gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nascimento looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.#T3#
Nascimento misses with a hook
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big left from Nascimento misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gustafsson.
Nascimento just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Nascimento.
Nascimento turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nascimento scores with a hook.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gustafsson.#T4#
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Nascimento.#CL#
Nascimento clinches with his opponent.
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nascimento throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gustafssons head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson blocks an uppercut.
Nascimento lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Nascimento.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustafsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nascimento is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nascimento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yago Nascimento dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nascimento misses with an uppercut.
Gustafsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gustafsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nascimento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Nascimento connects with a body shot that sends Gustafsson's belly button to the back.
Gustafsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nascimento scores with a punch to the head.
Gustafsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento throws a right hand that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick.
Nascimento misses with a hook.
Nascimento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nascimento.
Gustafsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Nascimento is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Nascimento swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustafsson! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Nascimento misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Nascimento.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nascimento.
Gustafsson throws a fast counter high kick but Nascimento manages to duck under it in time.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Nascimento.
Gustafsson throws out a counter right but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Nascimento rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick.
Nascimento scores with a body shot. #T2#
Nascimento misses with a body shot.
Yago Nascimento is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustafsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nascimento loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Gustafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nascimento.
Gustafsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gustafsson connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nascimento. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson throws a fast counter high kick but Nascimento manages to duck under it in time.
Nascimento lunges at Gustafsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustafsson's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Gustafsson blocks a jab.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a jab when Gustafsson was well out of range.
Nascimento takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Nascimento catches Gustafsson right on the button with a cross.
Nascimento takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Nascimento was well out of range.
It looked like Nascimento was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gustafsson.
Nascimento thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson throws a counter combo.
Nascimento getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Gustafsson defending well as Nascimento loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafsson connects with a looping right hand.
Nascimento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
Nascimento misses the jab.
Nascimento thuds his right hand into Gustafsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nascimento swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gustafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nascimento ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafsson moves away.
A nice side step and Gustafsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nascimento.
Gustafsson digs a good hook to Nascimento's body.
Gustafsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yago Nascimento dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nascimento looks to land a combination but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Nascimento throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nascimento backing away here, and Gustafsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento throws a poor cross that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nascimento misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento looks to land a combination but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Gustafsson with a hook.
Nascimento misses the jab.#T1#
Nascimento fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gustafsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gustafsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Nascimento off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nascimento.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nascimento, as that shot connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nascimento!
Nascimento throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Gustafsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left and a right from Nascimento both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Nascimento with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gustafsson clobbers Nascimento with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Nascimento.
Gustafsson is looking for the big counter here.
Nascimento loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Gustafsson is looking for the big counter here.
Nascimento throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nascimento misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nascimento.
Nascimento fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Gustafsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut. Nascimento saw that one coming.
Nascimento was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Nascimento throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nascimento lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustafsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustafsson punishes Nascimento's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Gustafsson lands a big uppercut and Nascimento crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nascimento looks OK. Gustafsson waves Nascimento back to his feet!#CUT2#Yago Nascimento's cut is getting worse.
Nascimento throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson loads up on a big right hand but Nascimento slips the punch.
Gustafsson throws out a loose jab but Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nascimento misses with a hook.
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!
Nascimento just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Gustafsson connects with a right hand. Nascimento shakes it off.
Nascimento misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Nascimento misses. #CL#
Nascimento pushes Gustafsson up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nascimento fails to land.
Nascimento has a couple of punches blocked by Gustafsson.
Nascimento is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nascimento is leaning against Gustafsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nascimento.
Nascimento digs a right hand into Gustafsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gustafsson's gas tank.
Nascimento misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gustafsson tries a body shot but Nascimento blocks it.
Nascimento has a couple of punches blocked by Gustafsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Yago Nascimento did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Nascimento misses with a body shot.
Nascimento misses with a wild body shot.
Nascimento's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Gustafsson slips under a jab.
Gustafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nascimento.
A swing and a miss from Gustafsson.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nascimento.#KD2#
Gustafsson lands a big uppercut and Nascimento crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nascimento looks OK. Gustafsson waves Nascimento back to his feet!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Good work by Gustafsson as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Gustafsson.
A shot to the liver by Gustafsson. Beautiful body shot.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nascimento checks a leg kick.
Nascimento takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gustafsson takes a swing at Nascimento's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Nascimento misses its intended target. #T2#
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Nascimento just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson misses with a body kick.
Nascimento swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gustafsson walks into a jab.
Gustafsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a body shot.
Gustafsson swinging wildly here. #T3#
Nascimento connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Nascimento misses.
Gustafsson unleashes a big counter combination but Nascimento bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gustafsson throws out a leg kick but Nascimento moves out of range and Gustafsson only half commits.
Nascimento throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nascimento misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nascimento. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Nascimento throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson is looking to slow Nascimento down with leg kicks.
Gustafsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nascimento tries to bum rush Gustafsson with a series of wild strikes but Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nascimento wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gustafsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nascimento. That did some damage!
Gustafsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nascimento slips a straight right by Gustafsson.
A little feinted left hand from Nascimento on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gustafsson moves away from the strike by Nascimento.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gustafsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nascimento.
Gustafsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick but Nascimento sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nascimento misses the jab.
Nascimento misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustafsson! But no joy.
Nascimento throws an off balance right hand
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut. Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Nascimento misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nascimento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustafsson.#T1#
Nascimento tries to clinch but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Nascimento.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Nascimento avoids it easily.
Nascimento swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Nascimento coming out on top.
Nascimento throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustafsson blocks a jab.#T2#
Nascimento just misses with a punch to the body.
Nascimento gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gustafsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustafsson walks into a straight right hand from Nascimento.
Gustafsson throws a chopping leg kick but Nascimento manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nascimento throwing a counter right hand but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Nascimento misses the jab.
Gustafsson throws out a counter right but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Nascimento dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gustafsson. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Gustafsson lands a big head kick that sends Nascimento tumbling to the mat! Gustafsson takes a step backwards and waves Nascimento back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Nascimento is rocked!#T3#
Nascimento waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Oh Nascimento is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gustafsson fakes the body blow, causing Nascimento to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nascimento goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Gustafsson!
Oscar Gustafsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 111: Farman v Dux
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Skabetti stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Skabetti throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Skabetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Skabetti.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skabetti counters with a right hand to the body.
Skabetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee jabs at Skabetti's body.
Skabetti drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee slips a jab from Skabetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Skabetti. Beautiful body shot.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Metbal Skabetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Lee.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skabetti swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Skabetti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skabetti lands with a nice body kick. #T1##TD2#
Lee looking to score a takedown here. Skabetti is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Skabetti's guard.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Skabetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee pulls Skabetti in close to prevent any damage.
Lee wants to sweep here but Skabetti controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skabetti controls the pace.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Skabetti's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from Skabetti lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skabetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Skabetti's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skabetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skabetti misses the shot to the body.
Lee goes for a double leg but Skabetti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skabetti continues to drive forward.
Skabetti throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee cracks Skabetti with a good jab.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Skabetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skabetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skabetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metbal Skabetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skabetti throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skabetti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
letting Skabetti counter with a right hand.
Skabetti scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Lee is rocked!
Skabetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Metbal Skabetti 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#
A chopping leg kick lands by Skabetti.
Skabetti throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skabetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Skabetti lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Skabetti takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Skabetti finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee looks to land a combination but Skabetti avoids it well.
Lee misses with a left hand #KD#
and Skabetti counters with a nice right hand that sends Lee toppling to the canvas! Lee scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Skabetti finish him?!
Lee misses with a right hand
and Skabetti counters with a huge left! Lee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Skabetti isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Skabetti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metbal Skabetti!
Our winner, Metbal Skabetti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH:219
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Rios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.#CUT#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
Rios falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rios's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rios's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
And Rios responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Rios connects with a looping right hand.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
Rios throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith lands with a right hand.
Rios misses with a looping left.
Rios throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Rios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rios throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Rios manages to avoid it.
Rios misses with a looping right.
Rios lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with an uppercut
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Rios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rios throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Rios fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Rios throws a sloppy head kick
and Rios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rios.
Rios looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Rios lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rios takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Diego Rios's cut even more.#T4#
Rios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rios throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
As Rios looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Rios just gets out of the way.
A jab lands there for Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rios lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Rios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rios with a nice cross.
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rios.
Rios throws a counter combo.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Rios looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Rios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rios throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Rios scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick by Rios misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Rios takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rios throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Rios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rios counter with a right hand.
Rios slips under a jab from Smith.
Rios lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A lazy left from Rios finds it's target.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Rios ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Rios misses with an uppercut.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Rios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith avoids the body shot from Rios.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Rios throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Rios manages to avoid it.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Rios throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Rios lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Rios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Rios scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rios throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rios missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rios counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith lands a nice hook to Rios's body. Rios takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Rios does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Rios misses.
Rios looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Diego Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith avoids the head kick by Rios.
As Rios looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Rios just gets out of the way.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Rios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diego Rios will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
No joy there for Rios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rios tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith thows a leg kick but Rios checks it
and Rios counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Rios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith moves away from the strike by Rios.
Smith cracks Rios with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rios takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rios throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Rios lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Rios misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rios misses the target.
Rios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Rios throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith avoids the head kick by Rios. #T3#
Rios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rios lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rios misses with a shot to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Diego Rios's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Leon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Rios slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Rios on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Rios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRios.#T4#
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rios throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Rios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rios throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Rios backs away looking to recover.
Diego Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Rios.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Rios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rios 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH:219
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Romanow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gustafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Romanow.
Romanow fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcel Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Romanow catches Gustafsson right on the button with a cross.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Romanow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Romanow throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gustafsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Marcel Romanow has been cut.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
A countering left hand to the body from Gustafsson misses.#T1#
Romanow misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a low kick, right behind Romanow 's knee.
Romanow shoots in and drives through. Gustafsson sprawls well.
Romanow misses with an uppercut. Gustafsson saw that one coming.
It seemed like Gustafsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Gustafsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Romanow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Romanow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Romanow.
Romanow dives in for a single leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gustafsson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanow.
Gustafsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Romanow lands with a left to the head. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gustafsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Romanow.
Romanow scores with a shoulder strike.
Romanow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gustafsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Romanow breaks the clinch.
Romanow jabs Gustafsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Gustafsson gets caught flat footed, as Romanow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Gustafsson has his feet on Romanow's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Romanow misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Gustafsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oscar Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafsson throws a shot to the body.
Romanow looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
Gustafsson unleashes a big counter combination but Romanow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Gustafsson drops Romanow with a beautiful combination! Romanow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gustafsson is looking for the KO!
Romanow throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Romanow! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Gustafsson!
A relieved looking Oscar Gustafsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 100: Vinge v Gora
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1##TD#
Lee looking to score a takedown here. Gonna Get is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Gonna Get's guard.
Gonna Get controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Gonna Get can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Gonna Get working a defensive guard here.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee postures up.
Lee won't allow Gonna Get to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonna Get is defended easily by Lee.#T1#
Lee leaves Gonna Get with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raymond Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.#TD2#
Gonna Get is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonna Get prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gonna Get is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Gonna Get is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rasmus's Fun House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Gonna Get is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Gonna Get seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is staying active underneath Gonna Get, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee trying to hold on to Gonna Get's head to control him but Gonna Get postures up.
Gonna Get trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Gonna Get is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonna Get seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonna Get is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Lee tries to roll over but Gonna Get keeps him under control.
Gonna Get tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Gonna Get passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee is looking to control Gonna Get's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee is not content to let Gonna Get control the position.#SUB2#
Gonna Get seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is trying to control but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Gonna Get is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonna Get is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonna Get told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Lee keeping full guard, as Gonna Get tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonna Get is still trying to improve position.
Lee pulls Gonna Get in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Covid Gonna Get will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gonna Get dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Gonna Get manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonna Get tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Gonna Get is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gonna Get tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get advances position into side control!
Gonna Get has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonna Get is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gonna Get wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Gonna Get has knee on belly momentarily but Lee bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gonna Get trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee won't allow Gonna Get to pass to mount.
Gonna Get is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Lee has his hands on Gonna Get's head, controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lee.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee keeping full guard, as Gonna Get tries to pass.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Gonna Get pushes his legs off easily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully.
Lee is controlling Gonna Get's posture.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Gonna Get wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Gonna Get trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is controlling Gonna Get's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonna Get sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonna Get fails with the takedown.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonna Get tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonna Get manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonna Get misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raymond Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Gonna Get gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee keeping control of the position. #T4#
Lee'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.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lee landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Covid Gonna Get will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Gonna Get's guard.
Lee won't allow Gonna Get to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gonna Get has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee postures up.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gonna Get is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonna Get is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Lee keeping full guard, as Gonna Get tries to pass.
Lee has Gonna Get pulled in close to control his posture.
Gonna Get won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully.
Gonna Get forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gonna Get is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well. #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.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Gonna Get is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is controlling Gonna Get's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gonna Get looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gonna Get trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Gonna Get wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Gonna Get is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gonna Get trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
Raymond Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonna Get.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonna Get is defended easily by Lee.
Gonna Get is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raymond Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
A big right from Lee misses.
Covid Gonna Get seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonna Get shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonna Get's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonna Get takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Lee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Covid Gonna Get is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee is thwarting Gonna Get's attempts to control the position.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Gonna Get wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonna Get wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gonna Get wants to get back to his feet.
Gonna Get has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonna Get 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Frewin 2
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Rocksteady with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Rocksteady lands.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Rocksteady misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Rocksteady manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rocksteady lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rocksteady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rocksteady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocksteady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocksteady controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leon Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Rocksteady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Rocksteady finds it's way through Smith's defenses. #TD#
Rocksteady changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Rocksteady.#T2##SUB#
Rocksteady swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rocksteady's guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith is continuing to stall.#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet - Rocksteady follows without any prompting.
Rocksteady is looking to clinch.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocksteady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Rocksteady was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rocksteady throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocksteady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocksteady lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith connects with a jab.
Rocksteady throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Rocksteady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rocksteady with a body shot.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot. #CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Rocksteady. Rocksteady maintains the clinch.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a body shot but Rocksteady blocks it.
Rocksteady letting Smith take a breather here.
Rocksteady throws a head punch that misses.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Rocksteady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocksteady misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocksteady looking for a takedown.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocksteady is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocksteady just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith is pushing Rocksteady up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rocksteady looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a low kick but Rocksteady avoids it.
Smith defending well as Rocksteady loads up on a big left hand.
Rocksteady misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksteady.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rocksteady throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Rocksteady shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocksteady throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Rocksteady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rocksteady is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rocksteady has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Rocksteady gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocksteady tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Rocksteady misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith just leaning against Rocksteady, taking a breather.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Rocksteady controls the action.
Rocksteady is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Smith taking a breather.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith stalling.
Smith prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith stalling the fight.
Rocksteady effectively controlling the action here.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Rocksteady prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leon Smith.
Rocksteady throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Rocksteady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Rocksteady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksteady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Rocksteady throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocksteady scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocksteady misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocksteady lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rocksteady.
A jab from Rocksteady finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rocksteady moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James Rocksteady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Smith.
Rocksteady throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith blocks a jab.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rocksteady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a body kick.
Rocksteady misses with a hook
and Rocksteady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocksteady cracks Smith with a good jab.#TD#
Rocksteady gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocksteady looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1##SUB#
Rocksteady looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rocksteady prevents Smith from improving his position.
Rocksteady wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Rocksteady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rocksteady throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rocksteady is working for a submission of some sort.
Rocksteady missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rocksteady is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Rocksteady seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Rocksteady!
A relieved looking James Rocksteady thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Barbosa vs Lee
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Shavers misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Gustafsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Shavers! Gustafsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shavers to his feet! Shavers is in big trouble!#ROC#Shavers is rocked!
Shavers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shavers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shavers is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustafsson finish him?
A swing and a miss from Gustafsson.
Shavers seems to have recovered his senses.
Shavers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson rattles Shavers with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Shavers tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Gustafsson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Shavers stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oscar Gustafsson!
Our winner, Oscar Gustafsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Storm vs Furioto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Diesel tried to score with a low kick but Gustafsson checks it.
Gustafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diesel falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Gustafsson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Sour Diesel has been cut.
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Diesel's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Gustafsson checks a leg kick.
Gustafsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson wants to clinch up but Diesel keeps it at a distance.
Gustafsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diesel lands with a straight right. Gustafsson didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Gustafsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diesel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diesel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Gustafsson is looking for the big counter here.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gustafsson walks into a jab.
Diesel blocks a head kick by Gustafsson.
We've been informed that Gustafsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2##CL2#
Gustafsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diesel, pushing him back against the cage.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustafsson taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Gustafsson. #BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Gustafsson looks to land a body kick but Diesel moved away.
Gustafsson throws a powerful right kick. Diesel tried to block low but the kick was high! Diesel was taken right off of his feet! Gustafsson jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oscar Gustafsson!
A very excited looking Oscar Gustafsson 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.

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