Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2019

#R1#
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.
Smith tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Whack! Smith lands a heavy head kick that drops Silva. The ref tackles Smith to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Silva was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Johnny Smith!
A very excited looking Johnny Smith rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2019

#R1#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with the combination.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Franco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
We've been informed that Franco 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.
Franco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franco there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Celininho Franco has been cut.
Johnny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franco sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franco.
Johnny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Celininho Franco.
Jab by Smith.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Franco shoots in.#T1#
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Franco has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Franco tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Franco tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franco.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Franco looks winded!
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Franco jumps guard.
Smith with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Franco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franco manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Franco's guard. #T2#
Franco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franco 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.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith cracks Franco with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Franco is rocked!#SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Franco covers up, he's hurt! Smith keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Smith and the ref steps in to end the fight! Smith can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Smith!
After the fight, Johnny Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018

#R1#
Smith stuns Rockne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rockne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockne throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knute Rockne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with the combination.
Rockne doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away. #CL2#
Rockne closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.#TD#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Rockne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rockne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rockne is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith is working Rockne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockne is keeping the position for now.
Rockne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Rockne looking to control.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Rockne felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Rockne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage. #SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rockne is looking to improve his position.
Smith is thwarting Rockne's attempts to control the position.
Rockne is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith working over Rockne with some ground and pound. Rockne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Rockne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rockne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Rockne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockne is still trying to improve position.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rockne's head. #SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Rockne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Rockne has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rockne wants to get back to full guard.
Rockne is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rockne still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rockne has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rockne wants to take a breather but Smith manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rockne. #T4#
Rockne stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Rockne lands a couple of digs.
Rockne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rockne wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Rockne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Rockne postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Rockne in the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockne can do to turn this around?
Rockne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rockne throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Rockne. Beautiful body shot.
Smith throws a head kick but Rockne moves out of range. #TD2#
Rockne gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Rockne throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith works over Rockne with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Rockne is defending well.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith thows a huge punch but Rockne dodges it nicely.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Rockne's hands, connecting with Rockne's forehead.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Rockne's head.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Rockne is rocked!#T1#
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Rockne is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Rockne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rockne won't allow Smith to pass to mount. #SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rockne wants to get back to full guard.
Rockne seems to have recovered his senses.
Rockne is trying to control but can't.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rockne wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rockne's head.
Rockne wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Rockne working to try and regain half guard.
Smith softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Rockne is out cold! Smith jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018

#R1#
Bassett takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Jim Bassett has been cut.
Bassett dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Bassett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Bassett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bassett shoots and misses #KD#
and Smith counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Smith looking to finish! #ROC#
Bassett is rocked!
Smith gets to his feet and stands over Bassett, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bassett felt that one! Smith unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bassett from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Smith!
A less than humble Johnny Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Lupe 10
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dio jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dio wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Smith. #KD2#
A big head kick from Smith and Dio is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#
Dio is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Oh Dio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dio wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Dio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dio seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith throws a strike but Dio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dio connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Dio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dio.
Dio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith is trying to control the position but Dio postures up.
Dio preventing the sweep.
Dio throwing strikes but missing.
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dio throws a big elbow that misses.
Dio works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Dio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dio wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T3#
Dio showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dio.
Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dio lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Dio darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Dio wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #TD2#
Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Dio's temple.
Dio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Dio can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dio is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dio 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.
Dio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith. #SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Dio's temple.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Dio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Dio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dio wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Dio is looking to clinch.
Dio doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away. #TD#
Dio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dio postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dio 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dio throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. #T1#
Dio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dio trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Dio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Dio throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
John Dio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dio wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is pulling down on Dio's head. It's preventing any offense from Dio, at least for the moment.
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith tries to clinch up but Dio circles away and keeps his distance.
Dio feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Dio moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Dio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been hearing that Dio has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dio postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow. #T3#
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith 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.
Dio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Dio throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smith distracts Dio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dio 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.
Dio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dio! #REVR#
Dio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is not content to let Dio control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Dio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Dio does it's job there.
Dio tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Dio moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dio lands with a right to the head.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith looking for a takedown.
John Dio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.#T1#
Dio working hard to break the clinch.
Dio tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dio pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Dio's shoulder, as Dio tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Dio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dio with a jab.
Dio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dio sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dio slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dio lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Dio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dio tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dio to the ground. Dio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Dio has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dio.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Dio.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dio wants to break free but Smith has control.
Dio tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Dio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dio blocks a body shot from Smith. #TD2#
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dio regains guard immediately.
Dio is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Dio has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith cracks Dio with a solid left hand.
Dio 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.
Dio looking to control.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Dio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Dio is working hard here to advance position.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dio looking to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Dio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVR#
Dio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Dio works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Dio.
Dio wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dio!
John Dio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Lupe 5 After-Party
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Shevchenko throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shevchenko. That did some damage!
Shevchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Shevchenko misses the shot to the body.
Shevchenko throws a one two combo.
Shevchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shevchenko as he jumps to the side.
Shevchenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries for a takedown but Shevchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shevchenko moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick. #CL#
Shevchenko closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Shevchenko manages to pull guard. #T1#
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shevchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shevchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shevchenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Shevchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shevchenko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.#T2#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith postures up.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shevchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.#SUB#
Shevchenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith is fighting to break Shevchenko's control of his arms but Shevchenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shevchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shevchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB#
Shevchenko has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shevchenko's head.
Smith working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#
Jeez, Taras Shevchenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Taras Shevchenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: KAMIKAZE 82: Raw
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Abbot looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Abbot.
Smith struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Abbot swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Abbot's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abbot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Abbot is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith works over Abbot with some ground and pound from guard.
Abbot looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abbot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abbot has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Abbot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Abbot has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Abbot trying to control the position.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Abbot blocks nicely.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abbot is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Abbot looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith pushes down on Abbot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Abbot wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Abbot is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Abbot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith throwing shots but Abbot is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Abbot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abbot gets full guard.#T3#
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith postures up in Abbot's guard and throws a big left but Abbot blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Abbot has been cut.
Abbot is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#
That has opened up Tony Abbot's cut even more.
Abbot desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Abbot's head. #CUT#
The cut above Tony Abbot's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Abbot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Abbot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!#SUB2#
Abbot looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Abbot is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smith is defending well though. Abbot let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Abbot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Abbot.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Abbot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith misses with a low kick as Abbot jumps back.
Smith throws a right hand that Abbot ducks under and follows up with a left that Abbot also avoids with ease.
Abbot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abbot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith moves out of range as Abbot strikes.
Abbot throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith goes for a double leg but Abbot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abbot continues to drive forward.
Abbot connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Abbot misses the target.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abbot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Smith has been cut.#T1#
A jab from Abbot does it's job there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Abbot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abbot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Abbot.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abbot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Abbot throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abbot defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Abbot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith throws a strike but Abbot avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smith postures up.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Abbot's head.
Smith works over Abbot with some ground and pound from guard.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Abbot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Smith!
After the fight, Johnny Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: KAMIKAZE 71: Viva Victoria!
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentine lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Valentine is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valentine down to the mat. Valentine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Remy Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Valentine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Valentine 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.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Smith has been cut.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Smith.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Valentine is trying to stand. #ES2#
Valentine has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valentine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valentine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Valentine jabs at Smith's body.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Valentine is quick to defend against it.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Remy Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Valentine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valentine can pounce on him.
Valentine scores with a nice head shot.#KD2#
Valentine sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Valentine is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A jab from Valentine misses.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Valentine feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valentine finish him?! #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!#T3#
Valentine stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Smith's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Valentine before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy Valentine!
A very excited looking Remy Valentine 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: KAMIKAZE 68: Holy Night
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Debrine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Debrine.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Debrine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Debrine trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Debrine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith. #TD2#
Debrine manages to pull guard.
Debrine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Debrine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Debrine wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Debrine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Debrine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Debrine trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Debrine.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Debrine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Debrine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Debrine is adopting a defensive guard.
Debrine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith passes into half guard. #SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Debrine is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Debrine avoid being mounted?
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Debrine is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Debrine avoid being mounted?
Debrine is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Debrine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith winds up and cracks Debrine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Smith looking for a submission but Debrine manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T3#
Debrine wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Debrine is keeping the position for now.
Debrine wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith stands up over Debrine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Debrine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Debrine has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Debrine throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Debrine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Debrine blocks nicely.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Debrine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Debrine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Debrine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Debrine! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Debrine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Debrine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith shoots in but Debrine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Debrine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Debrine looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Debrine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Debrine avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Debrine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Debrine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Debrine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Debrine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Debrine.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Debrine.
Debrine pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Debrine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Smith tightens his grip and picks Debrine up, before dumping him to the ground. Debrine manages to land in guard.
Debrine has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Debrine.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Debrine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Debrine!#REVB#
Debrine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Debrine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Debrine trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith has his hands on Debrine's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Debrine trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Debrine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Debrine can do to turn this around?
Debrine is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Debrine trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Debrine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Debrine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Debrine.
Max Debrine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Debrine lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Debrine 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#
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Debrine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Debrine's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Debrine defends.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT#
It looks like Max Debrine has been cut.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debrine is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Debrine is defending well. #SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Debrine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Debrine! #SUB#
Debrine content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Smith has locked up a guillotine! Smith's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Debrine is holding on here and Smith must be using up a lot of energy. Debrine has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Smith gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Smith!
A less than humble Johnny Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Max Debrine spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry dudes'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 52: Dark Gate
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Man avoids the body shot from Smith.
Man digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
Man avoids the head kick by Smith.
Man tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Man takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Man throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Man only half commits.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Man throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Super Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Man is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Man's guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.#T2#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Man seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Man is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Man pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Man manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Man cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smith controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position. #T4#
Smith wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Man slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Man half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Super Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Man throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man to score with a decent uppercut.
Super Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Man looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith avoids the body shot from Man.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Man is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it. #T1#
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Man defends it well.
Man misses with a body shot.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Man misses with a head kick.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Man moved away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Man.
Super Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T2#
Man is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Man content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sloppy strikes there by Man.#T3#
Man cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Man wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Man controls the position from side control.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith parries the strikes from Man easily there. Man is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
The ground and pound from Man seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man working away.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Man controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Man working the body and head with strikes.
Man scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Man landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Man throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Smith stops Man from passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Man lands with a nice body punch.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Man counters with a takedown into side control.
Man controlling the position from side mount.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Johnny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Man controls the position from side control.
Man wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Man misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Man trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smith misses with an elbow from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Man.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Man swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.#T4#
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Super Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Man thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!
Super Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KAMIKAZE 49: Drug
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmo. #TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schmo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schmo taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Schmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Schmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schmo is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schmo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Schmo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Schmo is defending well.
Schmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schmo prevents Smith from improving position.
Schmo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Smith is pressing down on Schmo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith controlling the position.
Schmo cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Schmo connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmo, not yet.
Smith distracts Schmo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schmo 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.
Schmo scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Schmo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schmo manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Schmo's guard.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schmo's head.
Schmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith works over Schmo with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Schmo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Schmo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#
That has opened up Joe Schmo's cut even more.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Schmo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: KAMIKAZE 31: Last Ride
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Koizumi. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Koizumi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koizumi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koizumi trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Koizumi throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koizumi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Koizumi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Koizumi has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koizumi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koizumi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koizumi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koizumi! #REVR#
Smith defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Koizumi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Koizumi working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Koizumi.
Koizumi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Koizumi scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Koizumi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koizumi throwing strikes but Smith manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Koizumi to see if he's OK.
Smith cracks Koizumi with a big elbow. #T3#
Koizumi tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Koizumi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Gunji Koizumi has been cut.
Koizumi struggling a bit here.
A big shot lands for Smith! That's hurt Koizumi! Will he recover? Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Smith!
After the fight, Johnny Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: KAMIKAZE 19: Submission
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Fritz Haarmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Haarmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haarmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a head shot. Haarmann uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith stands up over Haarmann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith distracts Haarmann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haarmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Haarmann in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Haarmann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haarmann has Smith in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Haarmann looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith postures up in Haarmann's guard and throws a big left but Haarmann blocks it. #T2##SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haarmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Haarmann in his guard.#REVR#
Smith wants to sweep here but Haarmann controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Haarmann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haarmann has Smith in his guard.#REVB#
Smith postures up in Haarmann's guard and throws a big left but Haarmann blocks it.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haarmann has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haarmann is keeping the position for now.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith passes Haarmann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haarmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is nestled in close to Haarmann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Haarmann is rocked!
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Haarmann is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haarmann seems to have got his legs back now.
Haarmann keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Haarmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Haarmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith feints and then cracks Haarmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haarmann down.
Smith throws the left hand but Haarmann avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Haarmann to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haarmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haarmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is trying to ground and pound but Haarmann uses the momentary lack of control by Smith to regain half guard.
Smith with the ground and pound but Haarmann uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnny Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Haarmann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVR#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Haarmann from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Haarmann has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haarmann's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Haarmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith advances to half guard.
Haarmann wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Haarmann is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haarmann defending well though.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is pressing down on Haarmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haarmann is holding on for now.
Haarmann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Haarmann is defending it quite comfortably.
Haarmann is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haarmann defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Haarmann is defending well.
Haarmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haarmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Haarmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith postures up in Haarmann's guard and throws a big left but Haarmann blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Haarmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Haarmann avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Haarmann in the body. #KD2#
Smith throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Haarmann stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Smith follows into mount! #ROC2#
Haarmann is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big strike lands for Smith! That's really hurt Haarmann and he's turned his back - Smith keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Smith jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Smith!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Fritz Haarmann had this to say: 'Zum Teufel!'.

Event: RFL 021 Aperitif
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Bay misses with a two punch combination.
Bay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Bay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Smith has been cut.
Bay throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Bay seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Bay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Bay drops Smith with a nice combination! Bay dives into Smith's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bay gets to his feet and stands over Smith, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Smith felt that one! Bay unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Smith from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hello Bay!
Hello Bay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RFL 018 Gatsby vs Gordon
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Tigiev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
A combination from Tigiev does no damage.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tigiev.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Tigiev, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Tigiev against the cage but Tigiev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tigiev.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Tigiev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Tigiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Tigiev is just out of range.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tigiev.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Tigiev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sarmat Tigiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tigiev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tigiev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tigiev is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith throws a strike but Tigiev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tigiev wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T2#
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tigiev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tigiev pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tigiev trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith is not content to let Tigiev control the position.#T3#
Smith moves into full guard.
Tigiev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tigiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tigiev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tigiev tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith has Tigiev pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tigiev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tigiev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tigiev's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab lands there for Smith.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Tigiev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tigiev moves out of range as Smith strikes.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Johnny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Tigiev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tigiev loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Tigiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tigiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Tigiev avoids the head kick by Smith.
Tigiev avoids the head kick by Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Tigiev misses the target.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tigiev counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith cracks Tigiev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tigiev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tigiev struggling a bit here.
Tigiev tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith tries to move to full mount but Tigiev actually manages to regain half guard.
Tigiev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnny Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tigiev taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Tigiev blocking the ground and pound attempt 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!
Smith looks to land a strike but Tigiev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tigiev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tigiev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tigiev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tigiev! #REVR#
Tigiev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #T3#
Tigiev tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Tigiev trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith being controlled for a moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Tigiev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tigiev trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tigiev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tigiev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tigiev slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Tigiev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tigiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tigiev connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Tigiev's guard.
Smith cracks Tigiev with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Tigiev has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tigiev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Tigiev in his guard.#REVR#
Smith is pulling down on Tigiev's head to control his posture. #T1#
Tigiev wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Tigiev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tigiev stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Tigiev from controlling successfully.
Johnny Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tigiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tigiev wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Tigiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tigiev lands a head shot.#T3#
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Tigiev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Tigiev blocks the low kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but Tigiev avoids it well.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Tigiev tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tigiev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Tigiev throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tigiev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sarmat Tigiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tigiev.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tigiev as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tigiev misses the target.
Tigiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarmat Tigiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Tigiev's belly button to the back.
Tigiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tigiev. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarmat Tigiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sarmat Tigiev.
Well Smith 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smith!
After the fight, Johnny Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RFL 014 Kjolby vs Smith
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Kjolby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Kjolby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kjolby misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kjolby's head but Kjolby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith looks for the body kick but Kjolby saw that one coming.
Kjolby throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Kjolby tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kjolby.
A head kick misses from Kjolby.
Kjolby shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arne Kjolby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Kjolby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Kjolby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a low kick as Kjolby jumps back.
Kjolby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kjolby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #T1#
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kjolby moves out of range easily.
Kjolby shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Smith misses.
Kjolby appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kjolby.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kjolby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith throws a hook but Kjolby blocks it.
Kjolby slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Kjolby dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kjolby closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Kjolby back into the cage.#TD2#
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kjolby sees it coming and defends easily.
Kjolby is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Kjolby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith throwing shots but Kjolby is blocking nicely.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith looks to land a strike but Kjolby avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kjolby is keeping the position for now.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kjolby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kjolby is keeping the position for now.
Kjolby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Kjolby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Kjolby!#REVR#
Kjolby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kjolby is one step ahead there. #T4#
Kjolby is looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kjolby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kjolby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smith is trying to control the position but Kjolby postures up.
Kjolby slips nicely into half guard.
Kjolby with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kjolby looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kjolby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kjolby shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kjolby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Kjolby closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kjolby lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith striking from his own guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kjolby tries to pass.
Johnny Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kjolby from controlling successfully.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kjolby tries to pass. #T1#
Kjolby is working hard here to advance position.
Kjolby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kjolby looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Kjolby's brow.
Kjolby is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Smith stands up over Kjolby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kjolby is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Kjolby is retaining full guard.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Kjolby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Kjolby!#REVR#
Kjolby trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kjolby's guard. #REVB#
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Smith stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kjolby throws up his legs and catches Smith in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Smith tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kjolby! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arne Kjolby!
During a confident post fight interview, Arne Kjolby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFL 010 Kjolby vs Stackhouse
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Lewis gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Lewis is looking for a counter combo.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Lewis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Lewis is now in Smith's guard.#SUB#
Lewis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lewis has Smith in his guard.#REVB#
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Lewis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Lewis!#REVR#
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Lewis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lewis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Justin Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Smith.
Lewis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith looks winded!
Lewis avoids a kick to the body.
Lewis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
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 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Lewis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Lewis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
It looked like Lewis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Lewis cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lewis misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Lewis blocks the low kick.
Lewis throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
Smith counters with a body kick.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lewis keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith works over Lewis with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lewis looking to control.
Smith distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Lewis is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Lewis 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.
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Lewis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lewis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Justin Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet.
Lewis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Smith.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Smith misses
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Justin Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Justin Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.#T1#
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lewis punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Lewis misses its target.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lewis on the side of the head.
Lewis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Smith connects with the punch.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lewis dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Lewis lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4##SUB2#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lewis.
Lewis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Johnny Smith just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lewis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lewis defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lewis.#TD#
Lewis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Lewis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lewis controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Lewis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it. #T3#
Lewis is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lewis regains half guard.
Lewis wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Lewis had his way with Johnny Smith in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis misses with a two punch combination.
Lewis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith goes for a double leg but Lewis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lewis continues to drive forward.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses the body punch
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Lewis tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Lewis. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Lewis's brow.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it. #SUB#
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Lewis 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.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justin Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lewis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a hook
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Lewis shoots in.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewis as he avoids it easily.
Lewis looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Lewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Lewis throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lewis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: WEC 17: Parker vs Smith 2
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Johnny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses the body punch
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#KD#
Parker lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Parker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Smith has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Parker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
It looked like Parker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parker tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parker to the ground. Parker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Corey Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Parker.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Parker throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Parker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Parker wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Parker wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Parker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parker checks it well.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Parker counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parker finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Parker scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Parker drops Smith with a huge uppercut! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Parker is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Parker!
Corey Parker retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Corey Parker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WEC 15: Darrow vs Evansen
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soni moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Soni tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Tanishk Soni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soni misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soni won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Soni is defending well. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Soni controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Soni's head but Soni avoids it well.
Smith moves into full mount! #SUB#
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T1#
Soni is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Smith throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Smith looking to ground and pound but Soni is blocking nicely.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT#
The cut above Tanishk Soni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tanishk Soni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Smith!
After the fight, Johnny Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WEC 13: Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Calderon shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Calderon throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Calderon's guard.
Smith forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calderon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Calderon is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calderon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calderon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Calderon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Calderon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.#SUB#
Calderon looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily. #T1#
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Calderon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Calderon is retaining full guard.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calderon's head.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calderon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Calderon's legs - danger averted.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Calderon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Calderon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calderon's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calderon is keeping the position for now.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calderon's head.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Calderon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Calderon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calderon is keeping the position for now.
Calderon controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calderon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Calderon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Calderon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Calderon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Calderon is keeping the position.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calderon's head.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Calderon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calderon manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Calderon's guard.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calderon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Calderon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Calderon is rocked!#SUB#
Calderon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Calderon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calderon manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Calderon's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4##SUB#
Calderon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith cracks Calderon with a solid left hand.
Oh Calderon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Calderon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calderon seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Calderon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith loads up on a big left hand. Calderon felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Smith looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Calderon can't hide his disappointment, as Smith celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WEC 11: Parker vs Calderon 3
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Powers avoids the body shot from Smith.
As Smith backs away, Powers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Powers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Austin Powers has been cut.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Powers misses the target.
Smith checks a low kick from Powers.
Powers swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Austin Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers misses with a wild combination.
Smith blocks a head kick by Powers.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Powers is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Powers in the body.
Powers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Powers misses with a few strikes there.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Powers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
Powers avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powers misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Powers's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Powers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Smith passes into half guard.
Powers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Powers's head.
Powers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Powers tries to get out of the position.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Smith there. #ROC2#
Powers is rocked!
Smith unloads with some huge strikes here! Powers is out! Smith wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WEC 9: Parker vs Smith
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Parker's front leg with a kick but Parker checks it.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Parker tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corey Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.#T1#
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a body shot #CL#
and Parker counters by clinching up.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith wants a takedown.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith misses with a right hand #CL#
and Parker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Parker breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Parker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Parker is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parker down to the mat. Parker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Parker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith is trying to drag Parker to the mat but Parker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Parker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Parker throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith with a poor takedown #CL#
and Parker moves into the clinch.#BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Parker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Parker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Smith has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Corey Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker avoids the head kick by Smith. #T1#
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Corey Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Parker lands a high kick!
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Good work by Parker as he checks the leg kick.
As Smith tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Smith walks into a left hand.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Parker staying out of range there.#TD#
Parker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is pulling down on Parker's head to control his posture.
Parker is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parker blocks a head kick by Smith.
Parker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Corey Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Parker counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Parker wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Parker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Parker gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Parker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Parker uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parker wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parker throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Parker.
It looks like Parker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Parker misses with a few strikes there. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Parker has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Parker steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a low kick but Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith jabs at Parker's body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Parker misses. #T3##TD#
Parker shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith working a defensive guard but Parker manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smith tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Parker wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Parker working away.
Parker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Parker wants to stand but Smith has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #SU#
Parker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Parker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Parker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Parker checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
Parker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith moves out of range as Parker strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Parker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Parker wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parker tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there.
Parker wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Parker shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Smith tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corey Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Parker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Parker lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker drops Smith with a big left hand! Smith is injured, injured bad! Parker jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Parker!
Corey Parker retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Corey Parker 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: WEC 6: Darrow vs Khali
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Dren gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Dren moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Dren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Dren is looking to counter punch.
Smith shoots in but Dren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dren tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dren to the ground. Dren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zdravko Dren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Dren.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Smith has been cut.#T1#
Smith misses with a body punch
and Dren counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Dren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Dren misses the target.
Smith motions for Dren to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith feints and then cracks Dren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dren down.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Smith.
It looked like Dren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dren avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Dren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith defending well as Dren loads up on a big left hand.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dren throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Dren saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zdravko Dren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Dren pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Smith - that's a beauty! Dren is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Smith can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Smith!
A very excited looking Johnny Smith rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: O.R.G 1
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Austin is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Austin circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Austin circles away.
Rocky Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith blocks a head kick by Austin.
Austin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Austin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Austin lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Austin shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Austin passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Austin tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Austin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Austin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith looking to control. #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.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Austin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Austin won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Austin wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab by Smith.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.#TD#
Austin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Smith working a defensive guard but Austin passes into half guard. #SU#
Austin stands up from half guard. #T3##TD#
Austin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Austin wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Austin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Austin's back!
Smith is landing with strikes. Austin can't take much more of this.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes.
Smith throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T4#
Austin covering up well under a series of strikes from Smith. #SUB2#
Smith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Austin fending off the submission attempt from Smith.
Austin is trying to stand back up.
Austin 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.#SUB2#
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Smith working for a choke but Austin reverses nicely into Smith 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Austin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Austin scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Austin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Austin throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range. #TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Austin was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Smith seems to have locked his on tight now - Austin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Smith, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Johnny Smith!
After the fight, Johnny Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Rocky Austin stepped up to the mic, saying 'This fight was a work.'.

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