Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Gomez vs Suf
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Udovich counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Udovich lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Udovich is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Udovich slips under a jab.
Oh Udovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Udovich got wobbled bad by a big combination! Smith presses forward with punches and knees until Udovich stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Udovich closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
A very excited looking Aaron Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Simon Udovich stepped up to the mic, saying 'Simon *gasp* so *gasp* tired. Simon no do running. Oooo!!! Look at the funny birdies! Simon go night, night now.'.

Event: SMASH: Steelers vs Bishop
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Good shot there by Smith.
Oloishona misses with a wild body shot.
Smith lands with a straight right. Oloishona didn't see that one coming.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oloishona.
Oloishona looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Oloishona cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Oloishona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Oloishona defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Oloishona blocks a jab.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Oloishona moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Oloishona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oloishona scores with a nice head shot.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oloishona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a body punch but Oloishona moves out of range.
A big left from Oloishona misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Oloishona saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oloishona throws an off balance right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Oloishona's head but Oloishona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oloishona throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#T1#
Smith misses the jab.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Oloishona slips the punch.
Oloishona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Oloishona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Oloishona counters with a nice body shot.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Oloishona scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oloishona blocks a jab.
Oloishona misses with a straight left.
Oloishona throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Oloishona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oloishona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oloishona looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oloishona.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a jab when Oloishona was well out of range.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Oloishona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oloishona swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Tonkei Oloishona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oloishona finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith misses the body punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oloishona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oloishona moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Oloishona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith slips under a jab.
Oloishona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oloishona finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Oloishona blocks a jab.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Oloishona counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Oloishona lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Oloishona finish him?#T3#
Smith throws a hook but Oloishona avoids it easily.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith moves out of range as Oloishona strikes.
Oloishona throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Oloishona lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Oloishona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Oloishona misses the target.
Oloishona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oloishona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Tonkei Oloishona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Oloishona throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oloishona pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Oloishona sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Oloishona is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Oloishona misses with a straight right.
BAM! Oloishona delivers a spinning backfist that drops Smith like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Tonkei Oloishona!
A less than humble Tonkei Oloishona misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Aaron Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: SMASH: Bundy vs Oxlade
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Boskins in a clinch.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boskins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Boskins takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boskins.
Boskins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boskins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boskins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boskins throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith has Boskins pressed against the cage, preventing Boskins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #T1#
Boskins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boskins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith stalling the fight.
Boskins misses with an elbow strike.
Boskins takes a shot to the head.
Boskins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow just above Boskins 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Dwayne Boskins has been cut.
Smith prevents Boskins from breaking the clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Boskins backwards.
Boskins swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boskins prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Boskins's ribcage.
Boskins is breathing heavily.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boskins's face.
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 displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boskins up against the cage.#T2#
A short left from Smith.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boskins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boskins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith pushes Boskins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boskins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boskins can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands an elbow just above Boskins 's eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Smith lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Boskins to his knees! Smith keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
A victorious Aaron Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Trump vs White
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Smith.
Pulkkinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pulkkinen tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pulkkinen to the ground. Pulkkinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Smith misses.
Pulkkinen defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Pulkkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pulkkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Pulkkinen throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donk. Smith catches Pulkkinen right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pulkkinen enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pulkkinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Pulkkinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pulkkinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #T3#
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pulkkinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulkkinen is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pulkkinen 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.
Pulkkinen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pulkkinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pulkkinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Pulkkinen content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith has his hands on Pulkkinen's head, controlling the position.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pulkkinen's guard. #REVR#
Pulkkinen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a hook #KD2#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Pulkkinen lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pulkkinen in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith lunges at Pulkkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulkkinen's hand.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smith here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen swinging wildly here. #T1#
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Pulkkinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Pulkkinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Pulkkinen wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkkinen can do to turn this around?
Pulkkinen is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Pulkkinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB##T2#
Smith is trying to keep Pulkkinen in close.
Pulkkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Pulkkinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pulkkinen preventing the sweep.
Aaron Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith keeping full guard, as Pulkkinen tries to pass.
Pulkkinen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pulkkinen controlling from the top position.
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.
Smith trying to control the position.
Pulkkinen preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pulkkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Pulkkinen scores with a body shot.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aaron Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Pulkkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith lands with a hook. Pulkkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Smith misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch up.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Pulkkinen pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a shot to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pulkkinen pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Aaron Smith's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen. #KD2#
Pulkkinen drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smith to his knees! Pulkkinen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Aaron Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Smith
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Da Oxlade jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith avoids the body shot from Da Oxlade. #TD2#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Da Oxlade won't allow it.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to take a breather but Da Oxlade is having none of it.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Oxlade is not content to let Smith control the position.#T1#
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Oxlade's head.
Da Oxlade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Da Oxlade is working away.
Da Oxlade regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Da Oxlade trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Da Oxlade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
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.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Oxlade has wrist control.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a hook. Da Oxlade ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Oxlade misses the target.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Da Oxlade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Oxlade moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Da Oxlade moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a series of punches but Da Oxlade moves out of range.
Smith throws a jab when Da Oxlade was well out of range.
Da Oxlade is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mawi Da Oxlade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Oxlade digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Oxlade moves away.
Da Oxlade half committed to a counter leg kick.
Da Oxlade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Da Oxlade ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Da Oxlade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Da Oxlade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Oxlade looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Da Oxlade.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Oxlade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Oxlade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Oxlade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Oxlade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.#TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Oxlade's half guard.
Da Oxlade is trying is best to control the position here.
Da Oxlade has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Da Oxlade wants to get back to full guard.
Da Oxlade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Da Oxlade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aaron Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron 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 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Oxlade as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Da Oxlade moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Da Oxlade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Da Oxlade's defenses.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Da Oxlade misses its target.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Oxlade moves away from the strike by Smith.
Da Oxlade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Da Oxlade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Oxlade counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mawi Da Oxlade!
Mawi Da Oxlade retains his super heavyweight title!
Mawi Da Oxlade decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
Aaron Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Pulkinen
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith grinds an elbow into Rawse's temple.
Rawse is looking to reverse the position.
Rawse is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Rawse parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rawse to escape.
Rawse managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Rawse can't do much from the bottom here.
Rawse controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Rawse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rawse is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position. #T1#
Rawse is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rawse defending against the ground and pound.
Smith working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Rawse is working away.
Rawse can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith tries to move to mount but Rawse blocks the move with his legs.
Rawse managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Rawse parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rawse to escape. #T2#
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rawse taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Rawse is looking for a sweep.
Rawse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith working away.
Rawse is not content to let Smith control the position.
Rawse is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Rawse is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is in bad spot here.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SU2#
Rawse gets back to his feet. Smith is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith misses the jab.
Rawse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith throws a right hand that Rawse ducks under and follows up with a left that Rawse also avoids with ease.
Rawse lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rawse.#CUT2#It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Rawse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rawse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rawse misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rawse thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rawse throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Rawse misses with a looping left.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Rawse stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rawse slips a straight right by Smith.#T4#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.#CL#
Smith rushes Rawse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Smith looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Rawse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith throws a jab when Rawse was well out of range.
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawse cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith lands with a hook. Rawse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body punch from Rawse.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Rawse misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rawse throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rawse swivels and escapes.
Rawse avoids the head kick by Smith.
Rawse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a hook but Rawse blocks it.
Smith works over Rawse's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
Rawse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rawse misses with a looping left.
Rawse misses with a wild combination.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Rawse.
Rawse scores with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rawse scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rawse is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Our sources have told us that Smith has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rawse has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Rawse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawse is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Rawse is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.#T2#
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rawse after a bit of a struggle.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Rawse has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Rawse wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Rawse is trying to break free.#T3#
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rawse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rawse stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rawse's efforts to push away.
Smith stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Rawse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rawse stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Ricky Rawse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rawse throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
As Rawse backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith slips under a jab from Rawse.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Rawse ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Rawse avoids the punch easily.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rawse scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rawse circles away.
Rawse throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rawse.
Rawse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Rawse wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Rawse.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Aaron Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rawse is trying to break free.
Smith lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rawse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Rawse works the jab nicely.#T1#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rawse.
Rawse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rawse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rawse tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rawse to the ground. Rawse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rawse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Rawse manages to avoid it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rawse looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.#CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Rawse prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rawse fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Rawse.#T2#
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Rawse gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Rawse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rawse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rawse. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
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's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rawse under the eye.
Rawse lands the left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rawse!
Rawse misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Rawse.
Rawse avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rawse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith has Rawse pressed against the cage, preventing Rawse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rawse is defending well.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rawse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rawse wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Rawse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Rawse has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rawse letting Smith take a breather here.
Smith has Rawse pressed against the cage.
Rawse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith stalling the fight.
Rawse tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rawse.#BC2#
Rawse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Rawse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Aaron Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Smith!
A relieved looking Aaron Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Gomes vs Cricky
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Rawse throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rawse tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rawse wants to stall.
Rawse tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawse.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.#T1#
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Rawse misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawse blocks a body shot from Smith.
Rawse tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rawse has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Rawse shrugs off.
Smith pushes Rawse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rawse is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Rawse throws a head punch that misses.
Smith pushes Rawse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Rawse in his tracks for a moment.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rawse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith lands a body punch. #T2#
Smith presses Rawse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rawse looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Rawse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Rawse misses with a body punch.
Rawse trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rawse into the cage.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rawse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rawse avoids the head kick by Smith.
Rawse now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rawse slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith scores with the left hand. Rawse knows he should have avoided that one.
Rawse throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rawse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rawse to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Rawse's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected. #CL#
Smith has Rawse up against the cage in a clinch.
Rawse looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Smith lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse is struggling to control the position.
Smith is trying to drag Rawse to the mat but Rawse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Rawse'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#
Jab from Smith.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Rawse's head.
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
As Rawse looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Rawse just gets out of the way.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rawse sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rawse fails to land.
Rawse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rawse.
A short right from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rawse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Rawse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Rawse's shoulder, as Rawse tries to avoid the shot.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Smith with a hook.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rawse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ricky Rawse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rawse.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rawse counters with a straight right hand.
Rawse scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith throws a jab when Rawse was well out of range.
A big right from Rawse misses.
Rawse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Smith connects with a jab.#TD#
Rawse gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rawse wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Rawse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rawse keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Smith wants to control from the top but Rawse keeps moving.
Rawse controlling the position.
Rawse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rawse is sitting in close to Smith's body. Smith has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rawse is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rawse is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Smith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aaron Smith!
Our winner, Aaron Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Niska vs James
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Steelers has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Steelers steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Steelers needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Smith just on the top of the head. Smith drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Smith - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers is the new super heavyweight champion!
Pittsburgh Steelers 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.
Aaron Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: SMASH: Kuwabara vs Jordan
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinnie avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shinnie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shinnie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shinnie moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Shinnie.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shinnie.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shinnie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shinnie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shinnie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinnie is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Shinnie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Shinnie pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shinnie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Shinnie is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Shinnie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinnie pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shinnie! #SUB2#
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Shinnie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Shinnie wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
You get the feeling that Shinnie really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinnie wants to get back to his feet.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Shinnie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Shinnie wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is punishing Shinnie with strikes - can he finish him?!
Smith throwing damaging strikes from the back! Shinnie could be in trouble here!
Smith is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Smith lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Smith struggling to land strikes to the head as Shinnie covers up.
Shinnie wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Shinnie. #T3#
Smith throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Shinnie staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.
Smith connects with a big shot to the side of Shinnie's head. #ROC2#Shinnie is rocked!
Smith lands a good shot there. Shinnie covers up! Smith smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Shinnie to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Smith jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
Aaron Smith is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Aaron Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PL MMA 33* Gusmao vs Van Gaal
Date: Apr 24, 2020

#R1#
Hill fails with the takedown
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Hill has been cut.
Hill tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mark Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Smith.#CL2#
Smith rushes Hill and presses him up against the cage.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Hill working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Hill misses the target.#TD#
Hill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hill is in Smith's guard.#ES2#
Smith has his feet on Hill's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hill on the side of the head.#CL2#
Smith rushes Hill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Hill.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. #T1#
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Mark Hill's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Smith prevents Hill from breaking the clinch.
Smith is pushing Hill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hill takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Mark Hill's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Mark Hill's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aaron Smith!
A very excited looking Aaron Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PL MMA 26 Rossi vs Dagestanski
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Martynov misses with a wild combination.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Martynov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that Martynov ducks under and follows up with a left that Martynov also avoids with ease.
Martynov looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Martynov digs a good hook to Smith's body. #T1#
Martynov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martynov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Martynov's head.
Martynov blocks a jab.
We've been told by Martynov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martynov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Martynov throws a hook but Smith blocks it.#CL#
Martynov darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Martynov lands an elbow inside.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Martynov.
Martynov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith pushes Martynov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov.
Martynov misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards. #T2#
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Martynov misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Martynov lands a right hand.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith tries to work over Martynov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith can't get the takedown. #T3#
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A hook to the body from Martynov.
Smith looks winded!
Martynov is stalling here.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martynov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Martynov digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martynov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Martynov stalls.
Martynov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a body shot.
Knees to the body from Martynov.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Martynov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mikhail Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Martynov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martynov throws an elbow but misses.
Martynov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov landing knees to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Martynov breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
That has opened up Aaron Smith's cut even more.
Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Martynov is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith slips a jab from Martynov.
Martynov thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Mikhail Martynov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martynov misses the jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Martynov saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron 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 shoots and misses
and Martynov counters with a left to the body.
A jab lands there for Martynov.
Martynov moves out of range as Smith strikes.
As Smith looks to move away, Martynov throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Martynov misses with a few strikes there.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martynov.
Martynov lands with an overhand left.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Martynov with an uppercut!
Martynov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov connects with a looping right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Martynov as Smith shoots in.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Martynov.
Martynov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. #T1#
Smith works Martynov's body with a nice hook.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martynov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a leg kick but Martynov checks it.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Martynov should have avoided that one.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Martynov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martynov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martynov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
A counter left hand to the body from Martynov misses its target.
Martynov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
The cut above Aaron Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith moves to clinch but Martynov breaks away
and Martynov counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a right hand that Martynov ducks under and follows up with a left that Martynov also avoids with ease.
Martynov swinging wildly here. #CL#
Martynov has managed to clinch. #T3#
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Martynov improves position.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Martynov.
Mikhail Martynov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Martynov, against the cage.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martynov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mikhail Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martynov just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand.
Martynov lands a nice uppercut.
Martynov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Martynov. #TD2#
Smith is trying to trip Martynov. He has hold of a leg but Martynov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Martynov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Martynov's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith won't allow Martynov to get back to his feet.
Smith is pushing down on Martynov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martynov is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith thows a huge punch but Martynov dodges it nicely.
Martynov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is keen to just control but Martynov is a slippery customer.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Martynov defends it.
Martynov wants to stand back up but Smith manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martynov but Martynov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martynov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martynov throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martynov circles away.
Smith lands a head shot.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martynov leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mikhail Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Martynov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Martynov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martynov.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
Martynov misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Martynov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Martynov effectively controlling the action here.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martynov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martynov works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Martynov slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #BC#
Martynov manages to break the clinch.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martynov.#T2#
Martynov tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martynov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Martynov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martynov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martynov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Smith wants the takedown. Martynov is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Martynov's guard against the cage.#ES#
Martynov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Martynov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Martynov misses with a hook.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martynov connects with a crisp jab.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Martynov finish him?#T3#
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Martynov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martynov misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Martynov sprawls well.#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Martynov kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Martynov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws out a counter right but Martynov avoids it with no problem.
Martynov takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Martynov instigates a clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Mikhail Martynov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martynov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martynov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martynov avoids it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Martynov!
Mikhail Martynov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Aaron Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: PL MMA 15 Bizihwaeile vs Nicka
Date: Feb 21, 2020

#R1#
Randy connects with the punch.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Randy under the eye.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Randy, which made it look bad.
Randy works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Randy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Randy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Randy counters with a thumping low kick.
Randy misses with a body kick.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Randy scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a jab when Randy was well out of range.
Smith throws a right hand that Randy ducks under and follows up with a left that Randy also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a looping right.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Randy.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Randy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Randy.
Randy scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Randy. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Macho Randy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Randy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Randy lands an overhand right.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Randy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Randy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Randy connects with a solid leg kick.
Macho Randy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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 body kick but Randy moved away.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Randy.#T2#
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Macho Randy has been cut.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Randy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
A hook to the body from Randy.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Randy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Randy on the inside.
Randy lands a left hand.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Randy.
Randy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Randy lands a right hand.
Randy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Randy has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Randy.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Randy pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Randy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Randy, against the cage.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Randy avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Randy can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Randy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Randy blocks a body shot from Smith.
Randy throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Randy prevents the takedown attempt.
Randy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Randy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Randy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Randy lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Randy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Randy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4##TD2#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Randy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Randy working a defensive guard here.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randy trying to control the position.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Randy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randy.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Randy circles away. #TD2#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is keen to just control but Randy is a slippery customer.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Randy is trying to control but can't.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is controlling the pace. #T1#
Randy is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randy's head.
Randy tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith is keen to just control but Randy is a slippery customer.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randy's head.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Randy trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randy keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Randy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aaron Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Smith controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randy throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Randy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith fails with the takedown.
Randy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Randy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Randy swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Randy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randy.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Randy is out of range.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Macho Randy is winning the standup battle so far.
Randy lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Randy moves away from the strike by Smith.
Randy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Smith misses the jab.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Randy.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Randy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Randy's shoulder, as Randy tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Randy is just out of range.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a hook. Randy ducked under it nicely.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Randy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Randy gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith takes a swing at Randy's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Randy but Randy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Randy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Randy lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Randy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Randy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Randy.
Randy moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Randy counters with a straight right hand.
Macho Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Randy - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randy jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Randy with a jab.
Smith throws a jab when Randy was well out of range.
Smith dives in and grabs Randy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randy pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Randy avoids the body shot from Smith. #T1#
Randy throws a shot to the body.
Randy wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Randy scores with a leg kick.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A big left from Randy misses.
Randy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randy throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Randy's corner calls for a 1-2. Randy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Randy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randy.
A telegraphed right hand from Randy misses the target.
Smith moves away from the strike by Randy. #TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Randy won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Randy tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #T2#
Randy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith is looking to stall here but Randy recovers full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Smith stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Randy 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 Randy! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Macho Randy!
Macho Randy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Aaron Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: PL MMA 10 Carsara vs Sight
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
A lazy left from Sionis finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sionis.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sionis.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Sionis's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
Sionis tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Smith.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith cracks Sionis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sionis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Sionis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sionis moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith lands an elbow just above Sionis 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Sionis fails to land.
Sionis tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Sionis is rocked!#CUT2#
Roman Sionis's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Sionis gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Sionis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Oh Sionis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Smith!
A relieved looking Aaron Smith 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: GAMMA#807 Spike v Pony
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Francis on the side of the head.
Francis moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Smith 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 misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Francis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Smith throws a jab when Francis was well out of range.
Francis misses with a looping left.
Francis tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Francis walks into a jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Francis saw that one coming.
Francis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tests Francis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Francis. Francis maintains the clinch.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Francis lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Francis back against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Francis lands with a right to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Francis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Francis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Francis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Francis can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Francis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Francis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Smith trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Francis keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Francis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Francis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Francis throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Francis - just one landing.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Francis on the side of the head.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Francis ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Francis counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Francis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
letting Francis counter with a right hand.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#KD#
Francis sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Francis is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
Francis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith looks winded!#T4#
Francis lands with a right to the head.
Francis lands a big right hand that drops Smith! The killer instinct kicks in and Francis finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Francis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yohan Francis!
Our winner, Yohan Francis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Aaron Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: GAMMA#801 Fungus v Turillo
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot.
George throws a big shot that misses.
George needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Zahabi George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
George tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. George sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith looks to land a right hand but George moved out of range.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but George sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith wants to clinch but George slips to the side
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
George takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
George scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
George connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zahabi George is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Smith dives in and grabs George's left leg, looking for a takedown. George pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by George.#CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
George slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith misses with a straight right.
George fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
George scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
George with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
George forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
George lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
George lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
George bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
George throws a right hand that misses
and George takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from George on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
enabling George to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
George instigates a clinch.
George tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing George back against the cage.
George lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
George pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. George gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but George manages to get underhooks.
George misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but George manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
George scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
George softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocks a body shot from George.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
George pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
George tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
George scores with a shoulder strike.
George tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
George takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
George pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
George lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
George lands with a light punch inside.
George pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
George blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by George.
George swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from George.
George lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
George lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from George.
George lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
George is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from George.
George digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
George working some nice short punches in the clinch.
George misses with the head strike.
George lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
George has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, George creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
George swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zahabi George dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
George has managed to clinch.
George swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by George.
Zahabi George seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith tries a knee to the head but George blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
George lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
George lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from George.
George scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!#TD#
Smith has hold of one of George's legs. George is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
George bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB#
George is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, George has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
George has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
George trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
George is figuring out what he wants to do next.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith tries to get to full guard but George has control of the leg. #T2##SU2#
George decides to stand and escape the position.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice combination there by Smith.
George changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
George ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aaron Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith blocks a jab.
A jab from George does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
George throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
George lands with a right hand.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. George moves away and avoids it.
George doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
George slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from George finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
A big left from George misses. #T3#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. George tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. George manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
George darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
George waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
George tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from George.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by George. George maintains the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
George misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
George misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Smith lands a right hand.
George misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. George avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from George.
George lands a right hand.
George working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
George lands a body shot.
George lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Nice body punch from George.
George scores with an uppercut up the middle.
George lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
George lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
George is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
George misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from George.
A right handed body shot lands from George.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zahabi George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
George moves in close and cracks Smith with a massive right hand! Smith, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by George!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zahabi George!
The defeated Aaron Smith had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: EFC Braz vs Lambton 2
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1##KD#
Giant cracks Smith with a big right hand and Smith goes down!#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Giant defends well.
Giant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giant is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Giant dives into side control.
Giant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Giant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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. Giant connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Giant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Giant manages to pass to mount!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Giant looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith tries to hold on but Giant postures up.
Giant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Giant seems content to control.
Smith is pressing down on Giant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Giant is proving a slippery customer.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Giant trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Giant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Giant trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Giant sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Giant pushes his legs off easily.
Giant is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Giant postures up.
Giant stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Giant keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Giant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Giant is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Giant postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Smith to stand up.
Giant misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Giant throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yhorm Giant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks winded!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Giant.#KD#
Giant waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Smith to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Giant finish him?#T4#
Giant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Giant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith wants to sweep here but Giant controlling him for the moment.
Giant is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Giant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Giant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Giant stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yhorm Giant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
That's time! Giant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Giant throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Giant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Giant drops Smith with a left and a right! Oh, Smith is hurt - Giant dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giant lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Smith! Giant senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Smith out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yhorm Giant!
Yhorm Giant spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Aaron Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: AEW 28
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Chandler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Smith 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 throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Chandler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler moves out of range as Smith strikes.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.#T1#
A jab from Smith misses.
It appears Chandler was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chandler throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
William Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Smith. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith moves forwards but Chandler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chandler throws a shot to the body.
Chandler swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
William Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Chandler pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Smith landing strikes.
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Smith staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Smith tries to move to mount but Chandler blocks the move with his legs.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Smith can't control as he wanted to and Chandler manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chandler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith cracks Chandler with a right hand to the side of the head.#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 working the strikes but Chandler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aaron Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Chandler defending well. #T1#
Chandler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Chandler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Chandler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Chandler misses with a right hand
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler. #T3#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Chandler lands a right hook to the body.
Chandler ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chandler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chandler slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
William Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Chandler blocks a jab.
Chandler tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chandler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith slips a straight right by Chandler.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Chandler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aaron Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChandler.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a right hand. Chandler shakes it off.
Chandler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chandler throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Chandler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily. #T1#
Chandler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Chandler with a nice cross.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Chandler is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Chandler's guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chandler seems keen to control Smith's posture.
William Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith pushing down on Chandler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chandler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chandler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chandler defending well though.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith trying to control from Chandler's half guard. Chandler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Smith stands and throws Chandler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith working the ground and pound but Chandler is defending the strikes.
Chandler dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith working the strikes but Chandler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chandler wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Chandler is working away. #T4#
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is keen to just control but Chandler is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
William Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chandler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Aaron Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chandler is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AEW 20
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clay is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clay on the side of the head.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clay momentarily.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Clay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clay but Clay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Smith backs off Clay throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Clay misses.
Smith throws a one two combo. #TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clay keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Smith trying to control the position but Clay is working away.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
Clay is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Clay keeps trying to improve his position.
Clay wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Smith there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Clay wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith. #T2#
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Clay tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith looking to control but Clay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clay wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Clay sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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 looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Smith misses with a head shot. Clay uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Clay.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith passes Clay's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Clay preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clay wants to get back to full guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Clay defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Clay is looking to improve his position.
Smith is thwarting Clay's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Clay's head.
Clay lands with a good body shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Clay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clay throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Clay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aaron Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Clay drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Clay waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.#T1#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clay counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Clay gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Clay manages to retain guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Clay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Clay wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard. #T2#
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clay wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Clay slips a jab from Smith.
Clay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Smith jabs Clay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Clay 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 Clay finish him?!
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clay walks into a jab.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
A good leg kick by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clay momentarily.
Clay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clay thinking. #T4##KD2#
Clay cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Clay has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!#CUT2#
Aaron Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith throws a hook but Clay avoids it easily.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith staying out of range there.
Clay lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Smith is looking to close the distance but Clay sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Smith crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Smith is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Aaron Smith had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: AEW 13
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacFarlane pinned against the cage. MacFarlane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith slips a straight right by MacFarlane.
Smith throws a series of punches but MacFarlane avoids them all with ease.
MacFarlane looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacFarlane on his heels. He'll look to pass MacFarlane's guard now, I'm sure.
MacFarlane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacFarlane keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacFarlane 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.#T1#
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
MacFarlane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacFarlane trying to control the position.
MacFarlane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacFarlane's guard.
Smith postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacFarlane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but MacFarlane blocks nicely.
MacFarlane is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
MacFarlane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Smith manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacFarlane's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.#T3#
Smith unloads with some vicious shots from mount and MacFarlane wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Smith celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
A victorious Aaron Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rian MacFarlane was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.

Event: AEM 4
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot.
Mann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Mann blocks the low kick.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Mann gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T1#
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith is looking to stall here but Mann recovers full guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Mann wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Smith moves to clinch but Mann breaks away
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Mann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Mann counters with a left to the body.
Mann ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Mann scores with a push kick.
Mann slips a jab from Smith.
It appears Mann was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mann lands a jab to the head.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mann throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Mann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buse Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mann.
Mann misses with a straight left.
Mann moves out of range of the strikes.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Mann.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Mann lands a nice looking body shot.
Mann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mann but Mann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Mann counters with a nice body kick.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buse Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mann lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buse Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
That's time! Mann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mann counters with a left to the body.
Smith has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Mann counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Mann lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Crunch! Mann slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buse Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mann has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Mann steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Mann finish him?
Mann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Mann takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Mann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mann.
Mann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mann checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mann's waist but Mann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mann enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mann pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann is controlling Smith's posture.#T2#
Smith trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Mann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mann here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Mann keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Mann has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mann slips a jab from Smith.
Mann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a hook but Mann blocks it.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Mann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith throws a strike but Mann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buse Mann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Aaron Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith misses with a head shot. Mann uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann is adopting a defensive guard.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #T1#
Smith stands and throws Mann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith is trying to ground and pound but Mann uses the momentary lack of control by Smith to regain half guard.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mann!
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mann is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mann and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mann tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mann down.
Smith working away.
Smith wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
Mann prevents Smith from moving into mount.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
Mann is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Mann prevents Smith from improving position.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith looking to ground and pound but Mann is blocking nicely.
Mann is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Aaron Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buse Mann!
Buse Mann 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.
Aaron Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: PSE 38
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Jetstrean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jetstrean enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jetstrean manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Jetstrean pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith avoids the body shot from Jetstrean.
Jetstrean has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot lands for Jetstrean.
Jetstrean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Jetstrean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jetstrean misses with a straight left.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jetstrean moves away from the strike by Smith.
Jetstrean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Jetstrean scores with a body shot.
Jetstrean tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Jetstrean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Jetstrean slips a straight right by Smith.
Jetstrean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jetstrean has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Sam Jetstrean has been cut.
Jetstrean avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Jetstrean tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jetstrean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jetstrean lands a high kick!
OH! Smith has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Jetstrean smells blood and charges in for the finish! Jetstrean unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Smith sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Jetstrean!
Sam Jetstrean 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.
Aaron Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: PSE 31
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Gelfen.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gelfen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Gelfen lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Gelfen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Gelfen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Gelfen staying out of range there.
Smith throws a body punch but Gelfen moves out of range.
Gelfen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gelfen scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith moves out of range as Gelfen strikes.
Gelfen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Gelfen is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Gelfen catches Smith napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Smith to the canvas! #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen preventing the sweep.
Gelfen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Gelfen defends easily.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Gelfen controlling from the top position. #SU#
Gelfen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen lands a jab to the head.
Gelfen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Gelfen's head but Gelfen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Gelfen throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen scores with a three punch combo!
Gelfen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Gelfen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gelfen's calf.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gelfen.
Gelfen slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith throws a jab when Gelfen was well out of range.
Gelfen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gelfen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gelfen moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#T3#
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Gelfen.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Gelfen swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelfen pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Gelfen drops Smith with a right and a left! Gelfen comes rushing in but Smith regains his composure and manages to keep Gelfen in guard.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Gelfen finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Aaron Smith's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Gelfen gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Gelfen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Smith flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Smith is out cold! Gelfen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen 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.
Aaron Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: PSE 28
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Nielsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Nielsen is now in Smith's guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nielsen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Nielsen throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Nielsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith moves into full guard.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nielsen has passed into half guard!
Nielsen lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Nielsen slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Nielsen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nielsen drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Nielsen in his half guard.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nielsen controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Nielsen content to stall in guard here.
Smith is trying to hold Nielsen in close to prevent damage but Nielsen has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Smith is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR#
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Nielsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nielsen is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Kristian Nielsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith misses the jab.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nielsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nielsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith digs a good body shot into Nielsen's ribs.
Nielsen misses with a straight right. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Nielsen's ribcage. Nielsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Nielsen.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Nielsen looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Nielsen.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nielsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Nielsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nielsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nielsen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Nielsen throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Nielsen slips the punch.
Nielsen misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Nielsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Sven Kristian Nielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Nielsen lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Nielsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nielsen's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Smith stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nielsen has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Smith manages to get his head free but now Nielsen has transitioned to an armbar! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nielsen! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Aaron Smith had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: PSE 25
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Dio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dio tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Dio counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dio, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith stalling.
Smith lands an elbow just above Dio 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dio's defenses.
Smith stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio looking to stall.
Dio blocks the elbow strike.
Dio has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Dio's head. #T1#
Dio misses with a punch on the inside.
Dio tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Dio can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dio is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Dio into the cage.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dio's defenses.
Dio is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Dio ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Dio feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Dio.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dio. #KD#
Smith drops Dio with a beautiful combination! Dio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Dio is rocked!
Aaron Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Dio tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith has Dio pressed against the cage. He pushes Dio back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Smith throws a beautiful elbow that sends Dio crashing to the floor! Smith piles on the pressure with more strikes! Dio is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
An out of breath Aaron Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PSE 19
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Jah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jah only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Smith rushes Jah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Jah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith misses with a hook. Jah ducked under it nicely.
Jah follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jah takes one to the chin there.
Jah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jah is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jah takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Smith.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses with a hook. Jah ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jah throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Jah is out of range.
Smith scores with a jab. Jah acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Smith instigates a clinch. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jah obliges.
Jah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
Smith lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Soul Jah has been cut.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Jah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jah thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Jah counters with a body kick.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Jah moved out of range.
Jah throws a big counter head kick but Smith avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Jah unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jah.
Jah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Jah counters with a one-two to the body.
Jah avoids the body shot from Smith.
Jah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jah moves out of range as Smith strikes.#T4#
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Smith rushes Jah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 an elbow strike.
Jah presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Jah. #BC2#
Jah manages to break the clinch.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jah on the side of the head.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Jah counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Jah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jah counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soul Jah's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith misses the jab.
Jah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jah. Jah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jah has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Smith misses.
Jah flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jah under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Jah.
Jah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith sizes up Jah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Smith throws a hook but Jah blocks it.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Jah thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Jah's shoulder, as Jah tries to avoid the shot.
Jah moves away from the strike by Smith.
Jah throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Jab by Smith.
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Jah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jah moves away from the strike by Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith catches Jah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Jah moved out of range.
Jah is looking for the big counter here.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Jah ducks down to avoid it.
Jah thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Jah tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.#T3#
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Jah counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jah doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Jah slips the punch.
Smith cracks Jah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Jah follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Jah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aaron Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Jah slips a jab from Smith.
Jah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Smith clinches.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Jah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jah dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Jah is having none of it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jah.
Smith cracks Jah with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Soul Jah'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jah's brow.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jah blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Jah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith with a jab.
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Jah follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jah tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Jah slips a jab from Smith.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Jah blocks it.
Jah counters with a body kick.
Jah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jah shapes to counter with a head kick.
Smith misses with a hook. Jah ducked under it nicely.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Jah counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith cracks Jah with an open hand slap.
Smith misses with a hook
and Jah counters with a huge head kick that drops Smith! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soul Jah!
An out of breath Soul Jah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Aaron Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: PSE 14
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Gelfen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gelfen has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Gelfen takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Gelfen is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Gelfen into the ropes.
Smith blocking some punches.
Gelfen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Gelfen in his tracks for a moment.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gelfen's defenses.
Gelfen struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith tries to stall but Gelfen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith is looking to control Gelfen's arms but Gelfen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gelfen throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Gelfen lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
A shot in the inside from Gelfen. #T1#
Gelfen has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Gelfen in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gelfen is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gelfen stalling.
Gelfen blocks an elbow strike from Smith. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gelfen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Gelfen's shoulder, as Gelfen tries to avoid the shot.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Gelfen moves into the clinch.
Gelfen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Gelfen avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Gelfen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gelfen's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gelfen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelfen throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #T2#
Gelfen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Gelfen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gelfen blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Gelfen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gelfen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gelfen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Gelfen dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gelfen's brow.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Gelfen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Gelfen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gelfen takes an elbow to the temple.
Gelfen dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T3#
Gelfen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gelfen.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gelfen avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the ropes.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gelfen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gelfen is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gelfen's brow.
Gelfen blocking some punches.
Gelfen misses with the head strike.
Gelfen avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Gelfen blocks an elbow strike from Smith. #T4#
Gelfen pushes Smith back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gelfen prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Gelfen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gelfen lands a right hand.
Gelfen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Gelfen can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Gelfen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith looks winded!
Gelfen avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gelfen digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Gelfen throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Gelfen dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
A bit of stalling here from Gelfen.
Gelfen tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Gelfen back against the ropes.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gelfen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gelfen avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the ropes.
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 Eddie Gelfen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Gelfen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a hook but Gelfen blocks it.
Gelfen is looking to counter punch.
Smith misses with a hook.
Gelfen tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Gelfen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gelfen misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gelfen's head backwards.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Gelfen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
A big right from Smith misses.
Gelfen throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.#CL#
Gelfen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Gelfen avoids it by throwing Smith back against the ropes.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Gelfen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gelfen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Gelfen misses with a punch to the body.
Eddie Gelfen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gelfen scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Gelfen is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Gelfen into the ropes.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Gelfen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gelfen gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gelfen taking a breather.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Gelfen shrugs off.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Gelfen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Gelfen lands an uppercut.
Gelfen lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Gelfen.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Gelfen finish him?
Gelfen looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Gelfen struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #T2#
Gelfen avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gelfen.#BC#
Gelfen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gelfen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gelfen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gelfen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gelfen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
Gelfen steps into range and cracks Smith with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Smith flops backwards and Gelfen dives into his guard looking to finish!
Gelfen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Gelfen advances position into side control!#T3##SUB#
Gelfen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gelfen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith is letting Gelfen control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gelfen wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped.
Gelfen wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Gelfen wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Gelfen controls the position.
Smith is not content to let Gelfen control the position. #SU#
Gelfen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Gelfen misses with a straight left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith tries to move into range but Gelfen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Gelfen throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Gelfen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gelfen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gelfen misses with a kick to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gelfen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gelfen misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a series of punches but Gelfen moves out of range.
Gelfen is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Gelfen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gelfen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#CL2#
Smith has Gelfen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gelfen wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gelfen working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Gelfen's ribcage. Gelfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gelfen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Gelfen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Gelfen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Gelfen throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gelfen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Gelfen's head but Gelfen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Gelfen takes the fight into the clinch.
Gelfen avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.#BC#
Gelfen manages to break the clinch.
Gelfen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gelfen thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Gelfen moved out of range.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gelfen. Gelfen obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gelfen finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
Gelfen throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Smith misses with a hook.#T2#
Gelfen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Gelfen cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Gelfen slips the punch.
Eddie Gelfen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Gelfen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gelfen avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gelfen avoids it.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Gelfen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #T3##BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Gelfen.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Gelfen defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Gelfen tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gelfen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gelfen throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gelfen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gelfen has time to react.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelfen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith misses with a hook. Gelfen ducked under it nicely.
Gelfen is looking for a counter combo.
Gelfen lands a slapping body shot.
Gelfen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gelfen with a jab.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Gelfen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gelfen tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Aaron Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Gelfen does a little dance to reset his feet.

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 Eddie Gelfen.
Well Gelfen 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Gelfen!
A less than humble Eddie Gelfen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Aaron Smith had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Battle of the BC championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Khaan wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Smith throws a right hand that Khaan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khaan also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Khaan throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Khaan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Khaan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a hook but Khaan avoids it easily.
Khaan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Khaan slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#
Khaan is rocked!#T1#
Smith sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Khaan's defenses. It connects perfectly with Khaan's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PSE 8
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Smith misses the jab.
Smith misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Minerva misses the target.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Minerva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minerva sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Minerva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Smith. #CUT2#
It looks like Scott Minerva has been cut.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Minerva shrugs off.
Smith takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Minerva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minerva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Minerva dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Minerva wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Minerva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Minerva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Minerva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Smith gets back to full guard.
Minerva wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Minerva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minerva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Minerva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Minerva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Minerva from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Minerva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minerva is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Minerva working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Minerva looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Minerva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith prevents Minerva from getting back to his feet.
Minerva wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Minerva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Minerva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Minerva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Minerva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Minerva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Minerva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SU2#
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Minerva moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Minerva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Minerva, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Minerva misses with some punches.
Minerva dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Minerva stalls.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith just leaning against Minerva, taking a breather. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minerva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Minerva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minerva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Minerva backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Minerva manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Smith forces Minerva back against the cage and clinches.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Minerva avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Minerva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A short uppercut from Minerva.
Minerva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minerva throws a head punch that misses.
Smith taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Minerva blocks an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Minerva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minerva swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Minerva's defenses. #T1##BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Minerva.
Minerva blocks the elbow strike.
Aaron Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Minerva taking a breather.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Minerva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minerva.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith is trying to stall.
Minerva wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minerva lands with a short shot to the head.
Minerva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minerva can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #T2#
Minerva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Minerva fails to land.
Minerva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Minerva is trying to stall.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Minerva scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Minerva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
Scott Minerva's cut is getting worse.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Minerva moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Minerva moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Minerva is trying to stall.
Minerva lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Minerva is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Minerva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
Scott Minerva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Minerva blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Minerva up against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Minerva swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Minerva.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Minerva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minerva's efforts to push away.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Minerva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Minerva on the inside.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Minerva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Minerva gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Minerva - that landed with a thud.
Minerva digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Minerva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minerva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Minerva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Minerva won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minerva pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aaron Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Minerva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Minerva saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minerva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minerva takes one to the chin there.
Minerva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minerva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aaron Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minerva moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith swings for the body but Minerva moves out of range.
Minerva tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Minerva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Minerva tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Minerva tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Minerva moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aaron Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minerva tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Minerva.
Minerva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Minerva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Minerva fails to land.
Minerva misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Minerva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Minerva wants to clinch.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Minerva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Smith misses.
Minerva walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minerva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Minerva should have avoided that one.
Minerva tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Minerva is looking to land body kicks.
Minerva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minerva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minerva tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith cracks Minerva with a good jab.
Smith cracks Minerva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Minerva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a hook but Minerva avoids it easily.
Minerva tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Smith has Minerva up against the cage in a clinch.
Minerva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Minerva's defenses. #ROC2#
Minerva is rocked!#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minerva is looking to clinch.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Minerva slips the punch.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Minerva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a big right hand! Oh Minerva is in trouble here! Smith follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
Aaron Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TGC Crucible 24
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Schrijber thumps Smith with a low kick.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrijber lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schrijber misses with a low kick.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Schrijber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Schrijber wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Schrijber has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Jan Schrijber has been cut.
Schrijber is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith keeps control of Schrijber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Schrijber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schrijber's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Schrijber manages to break the clinch.
Schrijber avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Schrijber was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Schrijber connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Schrijber counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schrijber.
Schrijber avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schrijber's efforts to push away.
Schrijber is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith taking a breather.
Schrijber has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Schrijber is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.#BC2#
Schrijber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schrijber.
Schrijber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Schrijber settles back down.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schrijber throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Schrijber there.#T2#
Schrijber misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Schrijber slips under a jab.
Schrijber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 misses with a left hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Schrijber slips the punch.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schrijber can pounce on him.
Schrijber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schrijber cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schrijber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Schrijber slips the punch.
Smith avoids the head kick by Schrijber.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Schrijber.
Schrijber moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Schrijber instigates a clinch.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schrijber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith looking to stall.
Schrijber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Schrijber.
Schrijber blocks a jab.
Schrijber throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Schrijber. #T4#
Smith throws a hook but Schrijber avoids it easily.
Schrijber tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Schrijber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith defending well as Schrijber loads up on a big left hand.
Schrijber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schrijber looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Schrijber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Schrijber saw that one coming.
Schrijber tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith throws the left hand but Schrijber avoids the punch easily.
Schrijber lands a head shot.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schrijber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 Aaron Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Schrijber's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Schrijber misses with a low kick.
Jan Schrijber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schrijber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schrijber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Schrijber counter with a right hand.
Schrijber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schrijber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schrijber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Schrijber's head.
Schrijber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Schrijber's head but Schrijber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrijber wants to clinch.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schrijber.
Schrijber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Schrijber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schrijber.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith sets himself, and Schrijber steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Schrijber misses with a head kick.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schrijber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Schrijber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schrijber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schrijber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schrijber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schrijber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Schrijber moved out of range nicely.
Schrijber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Schrijber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schrijber throws a body kick that misses.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Schrijber ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Schrijber.
Smith lands a jab.
Schrijber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schrijber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Schrijber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Schrijber catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith misses with a straight left. #T3#
Schrijber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Schrijber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schrijber lands the left hand.#CL2#
Schrijber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schrijber blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Schrijber dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here. #BC2#
Schrijber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schrijber cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Schrijber slips the punch.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schrijber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Schrijber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Schrijber looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a series of punches but Schrijber moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schrijber lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith throws a jab when Schrijber was well out of range.
Smith misses with a hook. Schrijber ducked under it nicely.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Schrijber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schrijber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schrijber counters with a straight right hand.
Schrijber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot lands for Schrijber.
Smith throws a right and a left that Schrijber avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Schrijber's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Schrijber moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws the left hand but Schrijber avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Schrijber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schrijber throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Schrijber throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Schrijber throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Schrijber off the cage and back into range.
Schrijber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrijber defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Schrijber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Schrijber steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.#T1#
Schrijber wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Schrijber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Schrijber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schrijber slips a jab from Smith.
A big right from Smith misses.
Schrijber wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Schrijber looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Schrijber's head but Schrijber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schrijber takes one to the side of the head.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Schrijber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schrijber.#T2#
Schrijber walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook. Schrijber ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Schrijber.
Schrijber slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith swings for the body but Schrijber moves out of range.
Schrijber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schrijber was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith clobbers Schrijber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Schrijber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Schrijber closes the distance and clinches.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schrijber's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Schrijber manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Schrijber.
Schrijber tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Smith missing with a left hand there. Schrijber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Schrijber lands with a slapping head kick.
Schrijber scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Schrijber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Schrijber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schrijber lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schrijber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schrijber 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. #T4#
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schrijber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Schrijber settles back down.
Smith misses with a hook.
Schrijber tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Schrijber ducks down to avoid it.
Schrijber blocks a jab.
Schrijber lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Schrijber.
Jan Schrijber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Schrijber.
Schrijber lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Schrijber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schrijber misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a jab when Schrijber was well out of range.
Aaron Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schrijber throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: TGC 60: Gagnon vs Maybetter
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Donk. Smith catches Braga right on the button with a cross.
Braga has a takedown stuffed.
Braga shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith throws a jab when Braga was well out of range.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Braga tries to clinch up.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Braga drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Braga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Reggie Braga has been cut.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Braga shrugs off. #T1#
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Braga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Braga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aaron Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Braga.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Braga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braga gets slowly back to his feet.
Braga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Braga ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Braga staying out of range there.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Braga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Braga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Braga slips a jab from Smith.#T2##TD2#
Braga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a hook but Braga avoids it easily.
Braga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braga tries to counter by closing the distance.
Braga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braga tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Braga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Braga looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Braga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Braga walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Nice defenses there by Braga.#T3#
Smith misses with an uppercut. Braga saw that one coming.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Braga.#CL2#
Braga moves into the clinch.
Braga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Braga being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Braga seems unphased.
Smith staying out of range there.#T4#
Smith misses with a straight right.
Braga slips a jab from Smith.
Smith cracks Braga with an open hand slap.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braga wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Braga walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Braga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Braga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Braga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Braga.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Braga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Braga, as that shot connected.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Braga moves away and avoids it.
Braga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Braga moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a hook but Braga blocks it.
Braga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Nice shot by Smith.
Braga shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a series of punches but Braga avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Braga slips a straight right by Smith.
Braga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Braga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Braga.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braga can do to turn this around?
Braga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Braga saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Braga tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Braga slips under a jab from Smith.#CL2#
Braga instigates a clinch.
Braga avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Braga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Braga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aaron Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Braga.
Braga slips a jab from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Braga's head.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith throws a body punch but Braga moves out of range.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braga sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aaron Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith jabs Braga right on the nose. Braga blinks but takes it well.
Braga moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Braga.
Braga tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Braga.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Braga.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Braga counters by moving into the clinch.
Braga tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Braga jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Braga shrugs off.
Braga blocks an elbow strike.#T4##BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a right hand that Braga ducks under and follows up with a left that Braga also avoids with ease.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braga is looking to clinch.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Braga.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Braga has managed to clinch.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Braga blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Braga dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Braga's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith missing with a left hand there. Braga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braga doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Braga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith scores with a jab.
Braga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith sets himself, and Braga steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Braga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Braga wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Jab by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Braga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Braga on the side of the head.
Braga slips a straight right by Smith.#T1#
Braga moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Braga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Braga wants to clinch.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Braga's head backwards.
Smith misses with a hook. Braga ducked under it nicely.
Braga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Smith misses.
Braga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aaron Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Braga drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage. #T2#
Braga tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Braga drops back down to his feet.
Braga avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Braga blocks the elbow strike.
Braga tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Braga jumps guard but Smith stands there with Braga around his waist. Braga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aaron Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Braga.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Braga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braga letting Smith take a breather here.#T3#
Braga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Braga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Braga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Braga staying out of range there.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Braga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Braga counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Braga happy to just control the position for now.
Smith is not content to let Braga control the position. #T4#
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Braga in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Braga works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Braga drags him back down.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braga wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is trying to buck Braga off.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reggie Braga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Braga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

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

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

Event: TGC Crucible 19
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Johnston slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith thuds his right hand into Johnston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
It looked like Johnston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Johnston counters with a nice body kick.
Johnston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnston, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Johnston's head coaches at Big dawg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Johnston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Johnston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a hook but Johnston avoids it easily.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Johnston feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Johnston is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
That kick from Johnston tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Smith misses the jab.
Johnston appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnston's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.#CL#
Johnston has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands an elbow just above Johnston 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Johnston has been cut.
Johnston blocks the elbow strike.
Johnston scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Johnston blocks the elbow strike.
Johnston misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Johnston saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Johnston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
Smith throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right. #T3#
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Johnston with a hook.
Johnston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Johnston lands a stunning uppercut that sends Smith to the mat! #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Johnston is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnston takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnston blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith is looking to control Johnston's arms but Johnston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnston scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnston's brow.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnston gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnston's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnston's brow.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnston misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aaron Smith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith lands a head shot.
Johnston tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Johnston counters with a big uppercut that knocks Smith off his feet! Johnston dives into side control looking to finish!
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Johnston finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Aaron Smith's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith pushes Johnston away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnston gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnston lands some shots froms side control.
Johnston controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnston asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Johnston moved out of range nicely.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Johnston slips the punch.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Johnston tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a right and a left that Johnston avoids nicely.
Johnston tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
The cut above Aaron Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Johnston waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Smith to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Johnston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnston stops Smith from standing up. #T3#
Johnston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnston is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith is trying to stand.
Johnston trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Johnston stops Smith from getting back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Johnston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith walks into a left hand. #CUT#
Aaron Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnston on the side of the head.
Johnston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Smith is countered with a crisp right hand from Johnston that sends him to the canvas! Johnston follows him to the mat into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Johnston!
Johnny Johnston 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: PFF 27w Huang vs Kneecap
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Smith misses with a straight right.
A jab from Smith misses.
Pearson defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
It seemed like Pearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pearson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.#T1#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Pearson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pearson at a distance.
Pearson slips a jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a one two! Pearson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith lands a jab.
Pearson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.#T2#
Pearson misses with a hook.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson takes one to the chin there.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pearson slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearson with a nice cross.#T3#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Pearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson slips a jab from Smith.
Smith slips a jab from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Pearson.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Pearson misses the jab.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pearson on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Pearson slips a straight right by Smith.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #CL2#
Pearson rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Pearson is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pearson has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smith throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range.
Smith slips under a jab from Pearson.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Pearson's head back.
Smith tries to move into range but Pearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearson can do to turn this around?
Pearson slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pearson.
Smith throws a combination. Pearson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearson misses with a straight right.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Pearson should have avoided that one.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pearson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pearson momentarily.
Smith with a hook.
Pearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Smith misses.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pearson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Pearson ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.#T2#
Smith throws an off balance right hand
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
A big right from Pearson misses.
Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pearson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Nice shot by Pearson.
Smith throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pearson doesn't seem phased though.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith staying out of range there.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Pearson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearson throws out the jab.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Pearson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Aaron Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Pearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#T4#
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pearson misses the jab.
Pearson looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pearson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Pearson. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Pearson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
A big right from Smith misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pearson! But no joy.
Pearson tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pearson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a straight right. #T1#
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Smith.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Pearson slips the punch.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Smith throws out a loose jab but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pearson! But no joy.
Pearson slips under a jab from Smith.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.#CL2#
Pearson clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson blocks an elbow strike.
Pearson blocks the elbow strike.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Pearson improves position.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearson gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Pearson misses with some punches.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Pearson pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
A short right from Pearson.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Aaron Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Pearson drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hand to the body from Pearson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearson throws a big uppercut that drops Smith! More strikes from Pearson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith lies dazed against the cage as Pearson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFF 23 Kansalainen vs Huang
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Fauchelevent misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Fauchelevent's head coaches at Jako Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fauchelevent wants to clinch.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fauchelevent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Fauchelevent is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Fauchelevent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith misses with a right hand #TD#
and Fauchelevent counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that. #ES2#
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fauchelevent is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultime Fauchelevent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fauchelevent tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith lands an elbow just above Fauchelevent 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Ultime Fauchelevent has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Fauchelevent is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Fauchelevent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Fauchelevent ducks down to avoid it.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith tests Fauchelevent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fauchelevent defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fauchelevent moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fauchelevent wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fauchelevent throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Smith drops Fauchelevent with a beautiful combination! Fauchelevent stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#T2#
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Fauchelevent is rocked!
Fauchelevent takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Fauchelevent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fauchelevent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Fauchelevent on that attempt.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fauchelevent shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fauchelevent's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
BOOM! Smith lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fauchelevent. Fauchelevent tries to recover but Smith is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fauchelevent lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
Aaron Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFF 18 Hole vs Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Smith stuns Wood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wood connects with a jab.
Smith throws a right hand that Wood ducks under and follows up with a left that Wood also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wood thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood's coach down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wood's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wood.
Wood misses with a shot to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Wood crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bayden Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Wood thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith cracks Wood with a good jab.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wood momentarily. #ROC#
Wood is rocked!
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Wood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Wood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a hook.
Wood wants to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Wood ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Wood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wood throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith cracks Wood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Wood seems unphased.
Wood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Smith.
Wood tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Wood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wood moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws an overhand right that drops Wood like a sack of potatoes! Smith dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
A victorious Aaron Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFF15 Jones vs Thomas
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Grabber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grabber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grabber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grabber throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Grabber.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Grabber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grabber drops Smith with a naaaaasty hook - Smith is in real trouble here! Grabber dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crotch Grabber!
Crotch Grabber retains his heavyweight title!
Crotch Grabber gave a mention to WarHorse Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: PFF 10 - Urine vs Bradman
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beast has time to react.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith lands with a straight right. Beast didn't see that one coming.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Beast drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Beast counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Smith down! Beast is looking to finish but Smith is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast passes into half guard.
Beast is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Beast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Smith gets full guard.#SUB#
Beast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beast tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Jozef Beast has been cut.
Beast fails to pull guard. #TD#
Beast pulls Smith into guard. #SU2#
Smith stands up and waves to Beast to follow him.
Good shot there by Smith.#T2#
Smith slips under a jab from Beast.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith misses with a looping left.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Beast takes one to the side of the head.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Beast's ribs.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Beast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beast's head backwards.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beast had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Beast has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beast there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Beast is rocked!#T3#
Beast drops his hands momentarily. Smith doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Beast staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Beast doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Smith!
A relieved looking Aaron Smith 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: PFF 5 - Hunter vs Smith
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunter should have avoided that one.
Smith lands with a straight right. Hunter didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Hunter finds it's way through Smith's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Hunter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Hunter dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Hunter shrugs off.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter blocks the elbow strike.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. #CUT2#
It looks like Seamus Hunter has been cut.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Hunter dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Hunter blocks the elbow strike.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith has Hunter pressed against the cage.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Hunter avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Hunter letting Smith take a breather here.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hunter up against the cage.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Hunter avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike.
Smith blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Hunter tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunter's brow.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunter dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Hunter dodges an elbow strike 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!
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aaron Smith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith slips a straight right by Hunter.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Hunter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target.
Smith lands with a straight right. Hunter didn't see that one coming.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith looks to clinch
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith sizes up Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunter on the side of the head.
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 looping left.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Hunter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target. #T1##KD#
Hunter throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Smith tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!#SU#
Hunter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Hunter misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Hunter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a double jab #KD#
and Hunter counters with a left hand that sends Smith to the canvas!
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Hunter finish him?
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunter is controlling him. #SU#
Hunter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
A jab from Smith misses.
Hunter is looking to counter punch.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range. #T2#
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith. #KD#
Hunter throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Smith tumbling to the canvas!#CUT#
That has opened up Aaron Smith's cut even more.#SU#
Hunter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Hunter throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter lands with a cross.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith slips under a jab.
A big left from Hunter misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab from Smith misses. #T3#
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Hunter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunter lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Smith moves away from the strike by Hunter. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Hunter lands an uppercut.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Hunter.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunter's brow.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Hunter.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Hunter dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Hunter takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #T1##KD#
Hunter lands a big shot that drops Smith! Can he finish him?
Smith wants to stand up but Hunter is controlling him. #SU#
Hunter gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Smith jabs Hunter right on the nose. Hunter blinks but takes it well.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter misses the jab.
Jab by Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Hunter misses with a hook
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Hunter with a hook.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. #T2#
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Smith pushes Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Hunter gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunter.
Seamus Hunter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Hunter blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunter up against the cage.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Hunter takes an elbow to the temple.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Hunter blocks an elbow strike.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Smith is looking to control Hunter's arms but Hunter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunter's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunter's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunter's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Hunter improves position.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunter 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Bear Brawl 8
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Smith throws out a loose jab but Meina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meina throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Meina on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith looks to land a combination but Meina avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meina.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
enabling Meina to counter with a crisp jab.
Meina misses with a hook
and Meina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meina misses with a two punch combination.
Meina misses with a body kick.
Meina uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meina connects with a single shot there.
Smith wants to clinch up but Meina keeps it at a distance.
Meina misses with a head kick.
Meina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith throws a jab when Meina was well out of range.#T1#
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meina momentarily.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meina throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Meina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Meina digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Meina throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Meina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Meina is looking to counter punch.
Meina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Meina's head coaches at Shinto Elite MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Meina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meina. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meina.
Meina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meina.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meina.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Meina swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Smith misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Meina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Meina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Meina in his tracks for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meina scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Meina lands a right hand.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Meina working aggressively here.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meina as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Meina's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Meina takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Menno Meina has been cut.
Meina swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meina.
Meina struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith just leaning against Meina, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Meina lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meina.
A hook to the body from Meina.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meina lands a left hand.
Meina blocks an elbow strike.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Meina avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.#T4#
Meina avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Meina dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Meina misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Meina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meina misses with some punches.
Meina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meina misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Meina manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
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 Menno Meina will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Meina throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Meina moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Meina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meina blocks a jab.
Meina throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Meina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Meina looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Meina jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Meina scores with a punch to the head.
Meina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
It looked like Meina was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meina.
Meina misses with a looping left.
Meina throws a body shot but no joy.
Meina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Meina is looking for a counter combo.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Meina's head but Meina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meina is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Meina lands an overhand right.
Meina slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a hook. Meina ducked under it nicely.
Meina shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Meina to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith sizes up Meina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meina throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Meina throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meina looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meina was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.#T2#
A punch combination from Smith misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a straight left.
Meina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a hook. Meina ducked under it nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Meina here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Meina.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meina ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Meina ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meina.
A jab from Meina finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Meina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meina scrambles back to his feet.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meina throws out the jab.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meina.
Meina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Meina throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a hook but Meina avoids it easily.
Smith throws a jab when Meina was well out of range.
A big left from Smith misses.
It looked like Meina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith throws a series of punches but Meina avoids them all with ease.
Meina throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meina is looking to counter punch.
Smith moves to clinch but Meina breaks away
and Meina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meina misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Meina misses with a looping right.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meina.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Meina pushes him off.
Meina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meina swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Meina connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.#T4#
Meina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith defending well as Meina loads up on a big left hand.
Meina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Meina saw that one coming.
Meina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Meina throws a big shot that misses.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Menno Meina is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Meina throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Meina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Meina up against the cage.
Meina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Meina throws a head punch that misses.
Meina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Menno Meina will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Meina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Meina misses with a straight right.
Meina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meina backs up against the cage.
Meina connects with a looping right hand.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Meina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Meina misses its intended target.
Smith swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meina scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meina throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Meina throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Smith slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Meina misses its intended target.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Meina keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Meina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith slips a jab from Meina.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meina bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Meina finish him?
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Smith misses. #KD#
Meina drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Meina is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Meina misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Smith blocks a jab.
Meina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Meina moved out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Meina blocks it.
Meina seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meina misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meina is looking to counter punch.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Meina moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Meina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Meina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Smith misses with the combination. #CL2#
Smith forces Meina back against the cage and clinches.
Meina swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aaron Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meina's brow.
Meina pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Meina improves position. #T4#
Smith blocking some punches.
Meina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A short left from Meina.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Meina dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Meina avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Menno Meina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meina working aggressively here.
Meina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aaron Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meina blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Menno Meina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meina 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menno Meina!
A very excited looking Menno Meina 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: Bear Brawl 2
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1##CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Bitchup in a clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Bitchup tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Smackma Bitchup has been cut.
Bitchup blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bitchup's brow.
Smith just leaning against Bitchup, taking a breather.
Bitchup takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bitchup letting Smith take a breather here.
Bitchup letting Smith take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchup misses with a body punch.
Bitchup's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bitchup's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bitchup misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bitchup softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bitchup misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Bitchup blocks the elbow strike.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bitchup avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Bitchup blocks an elbow strike.
Bitchup scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Bitchup in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Smackma Bitchup's cut even more.
Bitchup struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Bitchup takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
The cut above Smackma Bitchup's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Bitchup leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bitchup working aggressively here. #T2#
Bitchup dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bitchup.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bitchup's brow.
Bitchup has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Bitchup blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bitchup.
Bitchup avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Bitchup throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Bitchup shrugs off. #CUT#
Smackma Bitchup's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aaron Smith!
Aaron Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFC 14: Hanley x Palaktingpuet
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Tito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tito gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith has Tito pushed against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Tito shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like John Tito has been cut.
Tito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tito tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Tito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Tito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tito has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith's coach down at Kangaroo's MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tito can't get the takedown.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tito has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tito.
Tito drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
John Tito's cut is getting worse.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Tito blocks an elbow strike.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tito trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tito into the cage.
Nice elbow from Smith. #CUT2#
John Tito's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Tito is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith stalls.
Tito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Jeez, John Tito's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aaron Smith!
After winning the bout, Aaron Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated John Tito had this to say: 'I appreciate all the support I have gotten leading up to this fight. It means a lot to me to receive so much love and support. This is not the end, but merely a chance to prove my strength.'.

Event: SFC 9: Uberveem x Joe II
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Dorsey misses.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorsey.
Dorsey lands a nice shot to the body.
Dorsey moves out of range of the strikes.
Dorsey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dorsey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dorsey slips a straight right by Smith.
It seemed like Dorsey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Dorsey moved out of range.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dorsey connects with the punch.
Dorsey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorsey.
Dorsey lands with a nice body punch.
Dorsey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorsey is just out of range.
Dorsey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Dorsey throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jab, jab by Dorsey - just one landing.
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!
Dorsey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Dorsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Dorsey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dorsey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith tries to clinch but Dorsey is having none of it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorsey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Dorsey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dorsey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dorsey slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Dorsey had a free shot at his head there.
Dorsey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Dorsey to counter with a crisp jab.
Dorsey scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith wants to clinch
and Dorsey counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Dorsey is out of range.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith moves to clinch but Dorsey breaks away
and Dorsey counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Dorsey drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Dorsey pushes him off.
Dorsey misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Smith rushes Dorsey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dorsey blocks an elbow strike from Smith. #BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a body punch but Dorsey moves out of range.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Dorsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Dorsey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Dorsey.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dorsey throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Aaron Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorsey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Smith moves away from the strike by Dorsey.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Dorsey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dorsey slips under a jab from Smith.
Dorsey lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith tries to bum rush Dorsey with a series of wild strikes but Dorsey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Dorsey is out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Dorsey's head but Dorsey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dorsey.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorsey.
Smith misses with a hook
and Dorsey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorsey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dorsey duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorsey lands a right hook to the body.
Dorsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Dorsey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorsey is just out of range.#T4#
Smith tries to clinch but Dorsey is having none of it.
Dorsey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Dorsey's head.
Dorsey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorsey moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Dorsey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dorsey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorsey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dorsey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Smith rushes Dorsey and presses him up against the cage.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Dorsey has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dorsey blocks an elbow strike.
Dorsey taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Dorsey dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Dorsey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith is looking to clinch but Dorsey is avoiding it.
Dorsey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dorsey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dorsey.
Dorsey lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dorsey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A cross from Dorsey lands.
Smith throws the left hand but Dorsey avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Dorsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorsey scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Smith.#T1##CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Dorsey back into the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Dorsey blocks an elbow strike.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Dorsey dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Dorsey dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dorsey dodges an elbow strike from Smith. #BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorsey.#T2#
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Dorsey had a free shot at his head there.
Aaron Dorsey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dorsey moves away from the strike by Smith.
Dorsey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dorsey cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith slips under a jab from Dorsey.
Dorsey throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorsey moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Dorsey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dorsey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorsey misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dorsey to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Dorsey.
Dorsey throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Dorsey avoids it easily.
Dorsey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dorsey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Dorsey unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Dorsey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dorsey throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a hook but Dorsey avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dorsey throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dorsey scores with a punch to the head.
Dorsey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorsey keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorsey throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Dorsey defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws the left hand but Dorsey avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Dorsey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dorsey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a hook but Dorsey blocks it.
A big right from Dorsey misses.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses with a straight left. #T4#
Dorsey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dorsey jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorsey connects with a nice looking jab.
Dorsey throws a head kick that misses.
Dorsey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Dorsey. Dorsey gets slowly back to his feet.
Dorsey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dorsey moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith misses with a hook
and Dorsey counters with a nice uppercut.
Dorsey throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Dorsey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab by Dorsey.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Dorsey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Dorsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dorsey punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Dorsey slips a jab from Smith.
Dorsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A left lands for Dorsey.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Dorsey ducks down to avoid it.
Dorsey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith wants to clinch up but Dorsey keeps it at a distance.
Dorsey scores with a shot to the body.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorsey punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Dorsey tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Dorsey throws a counter combo.#T1#
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorsey circles away.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Dorsey counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dorsey lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Dorsey misses with a series of wild punches.
Dorsey misses with a straight right.
Dorsey lands a two punch combo.
Smith looks to land a combination but Dorsey avoids it well.
Dorsey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Dorsey slips the punch.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorsey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorsey throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Dorsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Dorsey slips a jab from Smith.#T2#
Dorsey tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorsey moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorsey circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dorsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dorsey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dorsey throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Dorsey is out of range.
Smith tries to clinch
and Dorsey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith slips a straight right by Dorsey.
Dorsey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
And Dorsey responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Dorsey ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
It seemed like Dorsey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dorsey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dorsey. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Smith misses.
Dorsey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Dorsey looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Dorsey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorsey.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Dorsey pushes him off.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dorsey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dorsey circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dorsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook. Dorsey ducked under it nicely.
Dorsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that Dorsey avoids nicely.
Smith tries to clinch there but Dorsey circles away. #T4#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorsey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorsey blocks an elbow strike.
Dorsey takes an elbow to the temple.
Aaron Dorsey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Dorsey shrugs off. #ROC#
Dorsey is rocked!
Dorsey blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Dorsey is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith taking a breather.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dorsey's brow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dorsey blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Dorsey avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Aaron Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorsey dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Aaron Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dorsey avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Dorsey blocks the elbow strike.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Dorsey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Dorsey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Dorsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dorsey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Dorsey!

Event: SFC 5: Dugan x Killersson
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Armitage Shanks has been cut.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shanks's defenses.
Smith lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Armitage Shanks's cut is getting worse.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith is pushing Shanks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanks takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Armitage Shanks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Armitage Shanks's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aaron Smith!
Aaron Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Armitage Shanks was interviewed post fight and said 'The better man won.'.

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