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Event: H33     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023
#R1#
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Knightley.
Knightley scores with a nice strike.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knightley checks it well.
Knightley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knightley tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Knightley's belly button to the back.
Knightley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Knightley counters with a thumping low kick.
Knightley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
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.
Smith looks to land a combination but Knightley avoids it well.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Knightley counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Knightley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knightley to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Knightley. That snapped Smith's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knightley.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Knightley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knightley counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Knightley saw it coming and moves away.
Smith backing away here, and Knightley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Knightley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knightley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Knightley is out of range.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #T2#
Knightley wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Knightley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knightley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Smith catches Knightley right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knightley.
Nice uppercut lands for Knightley. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knightley. That one must have hurt.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
Knightley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knightley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith cracks Knightley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Knightley is just out of range.
Knightley defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Knightley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conrad Knightley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Knightley's front leg but catches the back leg as Knightley tries to avoid it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Knightley ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Knightley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knightley slips under a jab.
Knightley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knightley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knightley moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith checks a low kick from Knightley.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knightley scores with a jab.
Knightley jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Knightley moves out of range easily.
Knightley lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knightley.#T1#
Knightley tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Knightley cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Knightley throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Knightley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Knightley.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Knightley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith throws a low kick but Knightley moves out of range easily.
Knightley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Knightley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Knightley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Knightley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith misses with a hook.
Knightley feints a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Knightley moves out of range.
A nice side step and Knightley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith backing away here, and Knightley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Knightley.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knightley counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knightley.
Smith swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knightley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knightley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith misses the body punch
and Knightley counters with a straight right hand.
Knightley throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Knightley counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Knightley with the inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
Knightley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knightley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knightley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a body punch but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bryant Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knightley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Knightley should have avoided that one.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knightley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith throws a head kick but Knightley moves out of range.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knightley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knightley.
Knightley scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Knightley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Knightley counters with a nice uppercut.
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith misses with the body kick
and Knightley counters with a nice leg kick.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Knightley.
Knightley lands a jab to the nose.
Conrad Knightley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses the body punch
and Knightley counters with a thumping low kick.
Knightley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith looks for the body kick but Knightley saw that one coming.
Knightley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Knightley's shoulder, as Knightley tries to avoid the shot.
Knightley connects with a solid leg kick.
Knightley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knightley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knightley.#T2#
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 swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knightley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knightley blocks a head kick by Smith.
Knightley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knightley connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knightley checks a leg kick nicely.
Knightley scores with a leg kick.
Knightley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Knightley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knightley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Knightley slips the punch.
Smith throws a low kick but Knightley avoids it.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Knightley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Knightley!

Conrad Knightley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ENIGMA 181     
Date:   Oct 22, 2023
#R1#
Case throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws out a counter right but Case avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Case.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Case counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Case jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Case throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Case works the jab nicely.
Case staying out of range there.
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 bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Case lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left lands for Case.
Case thumps Smith with a low kick.
Case misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Smith connects with a high kick. #T1#
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Case tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Case.
Some wild striking there from Case.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Nice defenses there by Case.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Case off balance momentarily.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Smith lands.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 low kick from Smith is predictable there
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Case thumps Smith with a low kick.
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.
Case tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Case missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Case blocks the body kick.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Case has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith cracks Case with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Case scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Case.
Case cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Case connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Case. Beautiful body shot.
Smith connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Smith checks a low kick from Case.
Smith avoids the body shot from Case.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Case is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Case paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Case misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Case scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Case sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Case was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Case.
Smith throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Case checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Case gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#Justin Case's cut is getting worse.
Case misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Case tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Case counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Case lands a jab to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Case is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Case 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.
Case moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Case fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith misses the jab.
Case takes one on the button.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Case lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Case moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Case throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Case with the inside leg kick.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Justin Case will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Case'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 swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Case counters with a left right combination that sends Smith crashing to the mat - Case wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Smith out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Case!
Our winner, Justin Case, 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: ENIGMA 180     
Date:   Oct 01, 2023
#R1##TD#
Sekera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sekera prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Sekera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sekera prevents Smith from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sekera is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sekera to get the leverage. #T1#
Sekera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sekera 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 trying to get back to full guard but Sekera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sekera controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sekera tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #SUB#
Sekera looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to hold on but Sekera pushes him away.#T2#
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Sekera has a good base and remains in mount.
Sekera looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Sekera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sekera looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sekera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith is working to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Sekera moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Sekera gets to mount! Smith was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sekera trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith regains half guard.#SUB#
Sekera seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Sekera is working for a submission of some sort.
Sekera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Sekera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith.
Smith wants to improve his position but Sekera is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sekera 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Sekera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sekera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sekera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith thuds a left hand into Sekera's body.
Sekera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Sekera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Sekera throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses with a hook.
Sekera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Sekera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Sekera pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sekera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith lands with a hook. Sekera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sekera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Sekera counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Bryant Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Sekera is looking for a counter combo.
Sekera slips under a jab.
Sekera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sekera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Sekera ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sekera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Sekera down.
Sekera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Sekera shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith lands with a straight right. Sekera didn't see that one coming.
Smith lands a jab to Sekera's midsection.
Sekera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Sekera sees coming a mile off.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sekera.
Sekera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sekera tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Sekera slips under a jab.
Sekera dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Sekera is out of range.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sekera counters with a two punch combo.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Sekera does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3##TD#
Sekera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.#SUB#
Sekera is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to roll over but Sekera keeps him under control.
Smith trying to control but Sekera postures up.
Sekera is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Sekera wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #T4#
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sekera wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sekera looking to pass the guard.
Smith is controlling Sekera's posture.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sekera circles away quickly and effectively.
Sekera tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Sekera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Sekera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sekera.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith takes a swing at Sekera's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sekera on the side of the head.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Sekera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Sekera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Sekera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pavel Sekera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Sekera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sekera won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Sekera advances position into side control!
Sekera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #SU#
Sekera decides to stand back up. Sekera steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Sekera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sekera avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sekera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sekera.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Sekera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sekera shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sekera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a hook.
Sekera fails with the takedown.
Sekera on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Sekera is rocked!
Smith throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Sekera crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Pavel Sekera stepped up to the mic, saying 'GG to my opponent, he truly deserves the win.'.

 

Event: ENIGMA 179     
Date:   Sep 10, 2023
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith clobbers Mandiang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mandiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Smith.
Mandiang connects with a jab.
Mandiang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Mandiang.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith cracks Mandiang with an open hand slap.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Mandiang moves his leg out of the way.
Mandiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Smith slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mandiang at a distance.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Mandiang is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandiang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandiang scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
A jab from Mandiang finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Mandiang's torso.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Mandiang counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Smith! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aboubacar Mandiang!
An out of breath Aboubacar Mandiang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ENIGMA 178     
Date:   Aug 20, 2023
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.#CL2#
Coker instigates a clinch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coker fails to pull guard.
Coker tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action. #BC2#
Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Coker 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 a hook but Coker blocks it.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Coker counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.#CL2#
Coker darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cokers head.
A right hook to the body lands for Coker.
Coker has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch. #T1#
Smith throws a series of punches but Coker moves out of range.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Coker tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Coker tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Coker closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Coker misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coker takes a shot to the head.
Coker lands a body punch. #BC2#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Coker has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Coker.
Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #BC2#
Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Coker down.
Smith throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily.
Coker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Coker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
Smith lands a high kick!
Coker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
Smith jabs Coker right on the nose. Coker blinks but takes it well.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Coker.#CL2#
Coker has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Coker closes the distance and clinches.
Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Smith.
Coker prevents a body shot from Smith. #T3#
Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Coker tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Bryant Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akeen Coker.
Smith gets through Coker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coker lands a body shot. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coker moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Coker's head.#CL2#
Coker drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Coker. #BC2#
Coker manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Coker takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Coker moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Coker tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coker wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Coker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to break free but Coker pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Coker lands an uppercut.
Coker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Coker's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coker tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker feints the counter takedown.
Smith misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Coker has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coker. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Coker has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coker backwards.
Coker tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage. #BC2#
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith jabs Coker right on the nose. Coker blinks but takes it well.
Coker tries to clinch up.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Coker counter with a right hand.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Coker fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.#CL2#
Coker clinches up against the cage.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. #BC2#
Coker breaks the clinch.
Coker wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Coker is looking to clinch.
Coker staying out of range there.
Coker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Smith blocks it well.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Coker dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Coker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coker wants a takedown.
Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. #T1#
Smith tries to circle away but Coker has him pinned against the cage.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Coker pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. #ROC#Coker is rocked!
A short left from Smith.
Coker is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Coker with a big uppercut! Coker tries to clinch up but Smith pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Coker to the mat! Coker covers up and Smith unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: ENIGMA 177     
Date:   Jul 23, 2023
#R1#
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Graham's belly button to the back.
Graham walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.#CL#
Graham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graham wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Graham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith works Graham's body with a nice hook.
Graham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graham takes one to the chin there.
Graham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Graham fails with the takedown.
Graham shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Graham jabs at Smith's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Graham drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Graham is rocked!
A solid body kick from Smith.
Graham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith jabs at Graham's body.
Graham takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Graham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graham blocks a head kick by Smith.
Bryant Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Graham's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Smith before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bryant Smith made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Nfld 36     
Date:   Jul 08, 2023
#R1#
Hayden 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 misses with a right hand
and Hayden counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
Hayden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Hayden was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hayden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Hayden dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Smith controlling the position.
Hayden preventing the sweep.
Hayden passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hayden.
Smith trying to hold on to Hayden's head to control him but Hayden postures up.
Hayden controlling the action here.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Hayden advancing to mount.
Hayden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith has hold of Hayden's hands but Hayden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Hayden is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Hayden has control of the leg.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Hayden is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith tries to kick Hayden off but Hayden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hayden is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hayden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hayden controlling the action here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hayden is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hayden on the side of the head.
Smith swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range.
It looked like Hayden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Hayden takes one to the side of the head.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Hayden's head but Hayden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayden cracks Smith with a good jab.
Hayden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hayden misses its target.
Bryant Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Hayden counters with a nice body kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.#T4#
Hayden lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Hayden clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith scores with a jab. Hayden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hayden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Hayden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Hayden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hayden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hayden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Hayden scores with a leg kick.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hayden.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hayden can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hayden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hayden can pounce on him.
Hayden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Hayden.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Bryant Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Hayden moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a body shot. #BC#
Hayden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayden lands with a cross.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hayden.
Hayden tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Hayden is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayden is aggressively charging in as Smith backs up avoiding any damage. Smith tosses out a jab and Hayden runs right into it face first! Hayden is out cold! Smith dropped down on all fours and is barking in Hayden's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 16, 2023
#R1#
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith lands a nice hook to Nastula's body. Nastula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nastula.
Smith sets himself, and Nastula steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nastula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nastula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Nastula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nastula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith connects with a body shot.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
A combination from Nastula does no damage. #T1#
Nastula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith throws a head kick but Nastula moves out of range.
Smith misses with a two punch combination. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Nastula down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Nastula back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Nastula is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Smith shuts the power down on Nastula. Lights out, game over! Smith is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Nfld 35     
Date:   Jun 10, 2023
#R1#
Nansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nansen.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nansen counters with a left and a right that stings Smith. #TD#
Nansen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nansen trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Nansen looking to pass the guard.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nansen slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith looking to control.
Nansen stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Nansen is defending well.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nansen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith trying to control but Nansen is working from the bottom.
I've been told that Smith has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Nansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Nansen 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nansen has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Nansen looking for a triangle here. Smith is fighting it but it looks tight! Nansen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smith is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thorvald Nansen!
A very excited looking Thorvald Nansen 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: Nfld live 31     
Date:   May 13, 2023
#R1#
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Hayden's defenses.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayden scores with a shot to the body.
Hayden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Hayden moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hayden taking a breather.
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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No joy there for Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith defending well as Hayden loads up on a big left hand.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayden is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a head kick but Hayden moves out of range. #T1#
Hayden ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Hayden is looking to clinch.
Hayden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Hayden ducks down to avoid it.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Hayden 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.
Hayden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hayden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hayden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Hayden's ribs.#CL2#
Hayden forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hayden delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayden 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.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Hayden avoids the head kick by Smith. #T2#
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hayden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hayden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
Bryant Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayden checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hayden looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Hayden lands with a good body shot.
Hayden lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hayden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Hayden moves away from the strike by Smith.
Hayden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Hayden's shoulder, as Hayden tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Hayden.
A punch lands to the side of Hayden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Hayden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayden with the inside leg kick.
Hayden lands a high kick!
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Hayden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hayden trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith pulls Hayden in close to his closed guard and prevents Hayden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hayden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Hayden is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hayden trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clay Hayden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Hayden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Hayden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Hayden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Clay Hayden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a low kick as Hayden jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Hayden.
Hayden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith lands a nice hook to Hayden's body. Hayden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a head kick but Hayden moves out of range.
And Hayden tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That kick from Hayden tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hayden throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hayden - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hayden. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Hayden backs away looking to recover.
Hayden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
A good leg kick by Hayden.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #T1#
Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Hayden stumbling back into the cage.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Hayden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Hayden shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hayden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayden misses with an uppercut.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayden. Hayden gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Hayden shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Hayden postures up.
Smith has his hands on Hayden's head, controlling the position.
Hayden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Hayden wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Hayden is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Hayden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Hayden moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.#TD2#
Hayden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith is trying to control Hayden's posture but Hayden avoids it.
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith tries to buck Hayden off but Hayden is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hayden wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Hayden working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Smith is trying to control Hayden's posture but Hayden avoids it. #T4#
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Hayden's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith wants to control but Hayden postures up.
Hayden taking a breather here.
Smith parries the strikes from Hayden easily there. Hayden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hayden fails with a takedown attempt.
As Hayden backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
Smith throws the left hand but Hayden avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Hayden avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Hayden avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayden. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hayden with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Hayden throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hayden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
Hayden tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayden slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Hayden's head but Hayden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Smith throws a jab when Hayden was well out of range.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hayden momentarily.
Hayden 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 tries to work over Hayden's front leg with a kick but Hayden checks it. #CL2#
Hayden moves into the clinch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayden checks a low kick from Smith.
Hayden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Hayden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayden throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Hayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
A nice side step and Hayden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden. #T2#
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hayden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Hayden 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Donk. Hayden catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayden.
Smith moves forwards but Hayden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good work by Hayden as he checks the leg kick.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Hayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Hayden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Hayden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Good leg kick by Smith.
Nice straight punches there by Hayden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hayden.
Hayden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Hayden is out of range.
Hayden tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Hayden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bryant Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Hayden.
Smith throws a head kick but Hayden moves out of range.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hayden swinging wildly here.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Hayden backs away looking to recover.
Hayden defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Hayden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Hayden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Hayden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hayden saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayden darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Hayden into the cage.
Hayden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Hayden misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Hayden wants to clinch.
Hayden misses with a head kick.
Hayden tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Hayden is rocked!
Smith throws a hook but Hayden avoids it easily.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
and Smith counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hayden! He's just covering up as Smith starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bryant Smith waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Nfld FN 39     
Date:   Apr 13, 2023
#R1#
Nansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Nansen.
Nansen ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
We've been hearing reports that Nansen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith scores with a jab.
Nansen throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Nansen is out of range.
Nansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Nansen misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking to slow Nansen down with leg kicks.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nansen.
A head kick from Nansen lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nansen ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith tries to work over Nansen's front leg with a kick but Nansen checks it. #T1#
Nansen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nansen checks a low kick from Smith.#CL#
Nansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nansen wants a takedown.
Smith prevents a body shot from Nansen.
Nansen wants a takedown.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nansen lands a left hand.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nansen.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nansen throws a head punch that misses.
Nansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith trying to stall but Nansen improves his position.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nansen's elbow.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Nansen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nansen counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
A head kick misses from Smith.
Nansen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nansen counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Nansen misses.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nansen.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nansen checks it well.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Nansen.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Nansen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is not content to let Nansen control the position.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Nansen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Nansen has knee on belly momentarily but Smith bucks him off and regains half guard.
Nansen working Smith over with strikes.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Nansen is controlling him
Nansen thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Nansen not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nansen trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T4#
Smith taking some punishment here, with Nansen in his half guard.
Nansen wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is looking to control Nansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Nansen is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Nansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nansen trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Nansen instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Nansen fails to land.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Nansen avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
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 attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Nansen moves away and avoids it.
Nansen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Nansen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Nansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Nansen.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nansen ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
A low kick lands for Nansen.
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 Nansen misses the target.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1##CL#
Nansen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Nansen cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Nansen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Nansen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nansen cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nansen.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Nansen.
Nansen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Nansen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith connects with a jab.#T2#
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Nansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Smith is rocked!#TD#
Nansen dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Smith has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thorvald Nansen!
During a confident post fight interview, Thorvald Nansen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs Morris     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Kos takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Kos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Kos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kos moves out of range easily.
A big left from Kos misses.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kos.
Smith lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Kos misses with a hook.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kos.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kos is looking to counter punch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kos moves away.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kos 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 takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kos.
Kos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith thuds a left hand into Kos's body.
We've been told by Kos's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kos misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Kos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kos throws a lazy uppercut
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kos.
Kos lands with a nice body kick.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith with a jab.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kos manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Kos scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Kos.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kos.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kos's sensitive parts.
Kos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kos throws a body shot but no joy.
Kos fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Kos's head back.
Kos misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Kos scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Smith stuns Kos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Kos is out of range.
Kos ducks right into an uppercut from Smith. #ROC2#Kos is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Roman Kos has been cut.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kos rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Kos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kos is breathing heavily.
Smith lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kos head around and knocks him out cold! Smith hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Killer     
Date:   Feb 12, 2023
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith misses with the body kick
letting Ajuricaba counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to work over Ajuricaba's front leg with a kick but Ajuricaba checks it.
Ajuricaba is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Ajuricaba throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ajuricaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Ajuricaba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith misses the body punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith thuds a left hand into Ajuricaba's body.
Ajuricaba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Ajuricaba counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajuricaba throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Smith swings for the body but Ajuricaba moves out of range.
Ajuricaba tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
A big right from Smith misses.
Ajuricaba throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith is looking to wear down Ajuricaba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ajuricaba tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Ajuricaba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ajuricaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Smith.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Ajuricaba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ajuricaba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ajuricaba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Ajuricaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Ajuricaba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ajuricaba throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A big left from Ajuricaba misses.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Ajuricaba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith lands a head kick. Ajuricaba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Ajuricaba is trying to counter with his kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Ajuricaba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Ajuricaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ajuricaba throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Ajuricaba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Ajuricaba counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Smith! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Ajuricaba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huena Ajuricaba!

 

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Borgia     
Date:   Jan 21, 2023
#R1#
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Smith throws a right and a left that Hakekia avoids nicely.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith thuds his right hand into Hakekia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Good shot there by Hakekia.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Hakekia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hakekia on the side of the head.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia avoids the head kick by Smith.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Hakekia's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakekia tries to avoid it.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hakekia moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hakekia moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia is looking to land body kicks.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hakekia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Hakekia tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia misses the shot to the body.
Smith motions for Hakekia to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hakekia defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
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!
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia connects with a high kick.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
and Hakekia counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Smith! He's just covering up as Hakekia starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'GRIGORIY PETROV I AIN’T FINISHED WITH YOU, LETS COMPLETE THIS TRILOGY, THIS TIME 5 ROUNDS NOT 3 ROUNDS. LAST 2 FIGHT WAS A DRAW, LET’S SEE WHO A REAL WINNER BITCH.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Takahashi vs Kitjakarn     
Date:   Dec 31, 2022
#R1#
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Smith misses.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
A head kick from Smith lands but Petrov takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.#T1#
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Petrov's head.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrov.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Petrov digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov 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.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Petrov scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov 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.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#T1#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Petrov moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left lands for Petrov.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov.
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!
Petrov takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Petrov. #T2#
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Petrov counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Petrov tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#T4#
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
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.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov works the jab nicely.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Smith loses concentration momentarily and Petrov pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Smith crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Petrov finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grigoriy Petrov!
After winning the bout, Grigoriy Petrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki     
Date:   Dec 17, 2022
#R1#
Krawlee checks a leg kick.
Krawlee takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krawlee's sensitive parts.
Krawlee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Krawlee defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith with a nice calf kick.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krawlee.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krawlee off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is trying to control but Krawlee is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Krawlee wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.#SUB2#
Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Krawlee frees his head quite easily.
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T1#
Krawlee tries to improve his position but instead Smith has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.
I really don't envy Krawlee right now.
Krawlee prevents Smith from getting a body triangle.
I've been told that Smith has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Smith has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Krawlee is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smith gets his way!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T2#
Krawlee just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Smith is looking to control Krawlee but Krawlee is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Krawlee just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Krawlee needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #T3#
Krawlee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Krawlee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smith.
I really don't envy Krawlee right now. #SUB2#
Krawlee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.
Krawlee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smith.
Krawlee trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krawlee tries to break free. #SUB2#
Krawlee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Krawlee prevents Smith from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krawlee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Krawlee connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Krawlee.
Krawlee misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.
Krawlee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krawlee lands a lovely overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Krawlee ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Krawlee misses the target.
Krawlee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith defending well as Krawlee loads up on a big left hand.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Krawlee is just out of range.
Krawlee just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bryant Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Krawlee moves out of range.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krawlee.
Bryant Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Krawlee moved out of range.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krawlee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Krawlee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krawlee misses with a looping right.
Smith lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Kree P Krawlee has been cut.
Krawlee throws a big shot that misses.
Krawlee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krawlee throws a shot to the body.
Krawlee lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krawlee.#T2#
Krawlee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Krawlee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krawlee rather than just go for the knockout.
Krawlee closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Krawlee pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kree P Krawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Smith misses.
Krawlee lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Krawlee connects with the punch.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Krawlee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Krawlee throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Krawlee's shoulder, as Krawlee tries to avoid the shot.
Krawlee slips a straight right by Smith.
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 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krawlee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith works over Krawlee's head and body with a nice combination.
Krawlee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Krawlee misses with an uppercut.
Krawlee connects with a looping right hand.
Krawlee misses with a looping right.
Krawlee connects with the punch.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krawlee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Krawlee avoids the head kick by Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Krawlee moves away from the strike by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krawlee looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Krawlee swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Krawlee looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith tries to bum rush Krawlee with a series of wild strikes but Krawlee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krawlee checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Smith throws a hook to the side of Krawlee's head but Krawlee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Krawlee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krawlee throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Krawlee scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Krawlee 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! Krawlee 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 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kree P Krawlee!
After the big win, Kree P Krawlee made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nurmagomedov     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castellana is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Castellana counters with an outside leg kick.
Castellana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castellana doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castellana cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castellana slips under a jab.#CL#
Castellana clinches with his opponent.
Castellana is trying to stall.
Smith pushes Castellana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Castellana keeps him there for the moment.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith is leaning against Castellana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Castellana there.#T1#
Castellana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
Castellana sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castellana takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Castellana lands the left hand.
Castellana slips a jab from Smith.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castellana.
Castellana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana 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 falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castellana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Castellana's head back. #T2#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castellana circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castellana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castellana throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Castellana walks into a jab.
Castellana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Castellana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Castellana 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.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith blocks a jab.#T3#
Smith misses with a low kick.
Castellana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Castellana dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Castellana throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Castellana lands.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Castellana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellana misses the target.
Castellana avoids the body shot from Smith.
Castellana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith sizes up Castellana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith tries to work over Castellana's front leg with a kick but Castellana checks it.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.#ROC#Smith is rocked!#T4#
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Castellana counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianni Castellana!
Gianni Castellana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Gunn vs River     
Date:   Oct 16, 2022
#R1#
Dead digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Dead.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Nice cross by Smith.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Dead moves out of range easily.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Dead throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dead lands a jab to the nose.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Dead's ribs.
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.
Dead misses with a straight left.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Dead. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Dead 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Dead scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Dead.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith thumps Dead with a low kick.
Dead misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith digs a good hook to Dead's body.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Dead shrugs it off though.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Smith cracks Dead with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dead looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith finish him? #ROC#Dead is rocked!
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Dead looks winded!#KD#
Smith drops Dead with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dead looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Dead takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD#
Smith lands a big uppercut and Dead crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dead looks OK. Smith waves Dead back to his feet!
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Dead ducks into an uppercut from Smith and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs River 2     
Date:   Sep 25, 2022
#R1#
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christ's head.#CUT2#It looks like Johan Christ has been cut.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith cracks Christ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
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 fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christ checks it well.
Christ is looking to counter punch.
Smith looks to throw a body kick#KD#
and Christ counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Christ finish him?!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith is holding his hands too far apart here. Christ throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Smith is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Christ!
Johan Christ decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Gunn vs Barbosa     
Date:   Aug 20, 2022
#R1#
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stackhouse if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Smith tenderised Stackhouse 's leg. Stackhouse is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stackhouse slips under a jab.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Stackhouse 's head back.
Stackhouse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Stackhouse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Stackhouse misses with a low kick.
Stackhouse lands a body shot.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stackhouse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stackhouse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Stackhouse missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Stackhouse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Stackhouse , right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Stackhouse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stackhouse avoids a kick to the body.
Stackhouse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stackhouse 's head.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith throws a hook but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Smith throws a hook but Stackhouse blocks it.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Stackhouse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Stackhouse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Stackhouse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stackhouse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
It looked like Stackhouse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
A big left from Stackhouse misses.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stackhouse misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Stackhouse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stackhouse blocks a jab.
Stackhouse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stackhouse counter with a right hand.
Smith is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Stackhouse Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Smith is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Stackhouse !
Our winner, Jason Stackhouse , 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:87     
Date:   Aug 05, 2022
#R1#
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick from Smith lands but Cole takes it in his stride.
Cole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Cole seems unphased.
Cole avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
A low kick lands for Smith. #T1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Cole counters with a nice body kick.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Smith misses.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole counters with a leg kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole moves away from the strike by Smith.
Cole is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Cole counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Cole looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
The fighters circle, before Cole throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Smith's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cole lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). James Cole!
In his post fight interview, James Cole started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Smith     
Date:   Jul 16, 2022
#R1#
Roy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roy blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Roy looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Roy off balance momentarily.
Roy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roy.
Smith clobbers Roy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Roy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roy lands a jab.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Roy. #T1#
Roy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Roy lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Roy moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Roy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Roy avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Roy down.
Smith looks to land a combination but Roy avoids it well.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roy takes a step back to recover.
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!
Donk. Smith catches Roy right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Roy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith catches Roy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roy throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roy moves away.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Roy scores with a body shot.
Roy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Roy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Roy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Roy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith throws a hook but Roy blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roy checks it well. #T3#
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roy lands with a nice body punch.
Smith throws a low kick but Roy moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Roy ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Roy.
Roy just misses with a punch to the body.
Roy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roy there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Roy's head back.
Roy misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Roy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith cracks Roy with an open hand slap.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Roy counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith scores with a jab.
Roy slips under a jab.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Roy staying out of range there.
Roy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Roy.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Roy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith with a jab.
Smith swings for the body but Roy moves out of range.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith tries to bum rush Roy with a series of wild strikes but Roy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Roy.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Roy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
A bone on bone clash there as Roy blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Roy misses the target.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bryant Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith lands a head kick. Roy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A cross from Roy lands.
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.
Roy takes one on the button.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Roy misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Roy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roy.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Roy. #T1#
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Roy counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Smith! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rob Roy!

 

Event: SMASH: KillsInWater vs Hoodonk     
Date:   Jun 18, 2022
#R1#
Smith dips to his left and cracks Sito with an uppercut!
Sito has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tappelukerho in the buildup to the fight.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith lands with a right hand.
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.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sito punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Sito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Sito.
Sito misses with a looping right.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sito avoids the body shot from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Sito's leg but Sito calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sito tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Sito throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sito scores with a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sito.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sito moves out of range easily. #T1#
Sito on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sito walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
A solid body kick from Sito.
Sito tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Sito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a body punch but Sito moves out of range.
Sito moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith lands a nice hook to Sito's body. Sito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sito lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sito misses with a lunging right hand
and Sito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Sito throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Sito on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sito counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sito is looking to land body kicks.
Smith throws out a counter right but Sito avoids it with no problem.
Sito doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sito had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Sito missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sito throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sito doesn't seem phased though.
Good work by Sito as he checks the leg kick.#KD2#
Smith drops Sito with a beautiful combination! Sito stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Sito is rocked!
Sito steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Oh Sito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sito.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Sito seems to have got his legs back now.
Sito walks into a left hand.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith avoids the head kick by Sito.
Sito keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sito.
Sito on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Smith is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Sito hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bryant Smith thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: SMASH: Water vs Dankovic     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Castellana throws out a powerful jab.
Castellana fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Castellana misses.
Castellana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castellana throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Castellana blocks a jab.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Castellana off the cage and back into range.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Castellana moved out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castellana.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Castellana moves away from the strike by Smith.
Castellana slips a straight right by Smith.
Castellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Smith.#T1#
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Castellana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith is looking to slow Castellana down with leg kicks.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith moves away from the strike by Castellana.
Castellana throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Castellana blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Castellana moves into the clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Castellana's head.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Castellana.
Castellana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches. #T2#
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside 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.
Good body shot from Castellana.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Castellana breaks from the clinch.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castellana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Castellana.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castellana's sensitive parts.
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Castellana lands a right hook to the body.
Castellana 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. #CL#
Castellana has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Castellana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
Castellana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castellana's head backwards.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castellana counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Castellana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 lazy uppercut
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body kick from Smith.#T4#
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castellana lands with a shot to the body.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Castellana's shoulder, as Castellana tries to avoid the shot.
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castellana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castellana.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castellana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Castellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith misses with a hook.
Castellana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #CL#
Castellana clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Castellana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellana throws out the jab.
Castellana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Castellana is 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.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Castellana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a hook but Castellana blocks it.#CL#
Castellana rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Castellana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Smith digs a right hand into Castellana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castellana's gas tank.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands. #T1#
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Castellana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Castellana blocking some punches.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
Smith is leaning against Castellana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Castellana.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith working aggressively here. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castellana.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Castellana tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castellana misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith cracks Castellana with a nice body shot.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with some punches. #BC#
Castellana breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Smith tests Castellana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith throws a leg kick
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Castellana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Castellana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#Castellana is rocked!
Smith circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Castellana drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Smith follows Castellana to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Face 2     
Date:   May 06, 2022
#R1#
Fudd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith sizes up Fudd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fudd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith cracks Fudd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fudd's head.
Smith avoids the head kick by Fudd.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith feints and then cracks Fudd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fudd down.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fudd drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Fudd is rocked!#TD2#
Fudd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Fudd is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith managing to control the position.
Fudd seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES#
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fudds head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Fudd looks winded!
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fudd looking for a takedown.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands an uppercut.#T2#
A hook to the body from Smith.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fudd backwards.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fudd wants a takedown but no success here.
Bryant Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilmerr Fudd.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB#
Fudd has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Smith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fudd is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Smith pulls down on the head and he's put Fudd to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryant Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bryant Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten 2     
Date:   Apr 16, 2022
#R1#
Smith moves out of range as Copeland strikes.
Copeland misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Copeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith lands a head kick. Copeland smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Copeland is rocked!
Copeland gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Smith gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Copeland is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Travis Copeland 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: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kona     
Date:   Mar 25, 2022
#R1#
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Cole counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith blocks a head kick by Cole.
Cole throws a body kick that misses.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith cracks Cole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Cole counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Cole to acknowledge the strikes.
Cole is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Cole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Cole moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cole!
A less than humble James Cole misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: SMASH: McCarty vs Dankovich     
Date:   Mar 04, 2022
#R1#
Smith is looking to slow Hakekia down with leg kicks.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Hakekia with an uppercut!
Smith takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Smith swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hakekia has time to react.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hakekia looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a leg kick but Hakekia checks it.
Hakekia scores with a push kick.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by Smith. #T1#
Hakekia moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hakekia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Hakekia saw it coming and moves away.
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.
Hakekia jabs at Smith's body.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith punishes Hakekia's body with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia. #T2#
Hakekia throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hakekia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hakekia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hakekia checks the leg kick.
As Smith backs off Hakekia throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hakekia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith keeps Hakekia at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Hakekia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hakekia blocks a low kick nicely.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Hakekia throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hakekia avoids them all with ease.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakekia.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Hakekia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Smith throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith misses with a hook.
A jab from Smith misses.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hakekia takes a step back to recover.
Hakekia tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Bryant Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Hakekia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hakekia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hakekia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith has got the better of the exchanges.
A big left from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia throws a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakekia can do to turn this around?
Smith avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Hakekia's torso.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Hakekia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Smith connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses the jab.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hakekia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith looks to land a combination. Hakekia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia 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.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Hakekia is rocked!
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith moves forwards but Hakekia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hakekia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith feints with a jab and clips Hakekia right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Hakekia is sent crashing into the canvas and Smith leaps in for the kill! Hakekia tries to get to his feet but Smith is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Hakekia is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Alika Hakekia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im Sorry Uso'.

 

Event: SFL 140 | Slam vs Puno     
Date:   Feb 23, 2022
#R1#
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Dvalishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith moves forwards but Dvalishvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dvalishvili throws out the jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.
Dvalishvili appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dvalishvili has time to react.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Dvalishvili does it's job there.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Dvalishvili bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a right and a left that Dvalishvili avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Dvalishvili misses.
Smith thows a body kick. Dvalishvili tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dvalishvili 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.
Jab by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili 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 mush.
Dvalishvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith digs a good body shot into Dvalishvili's ribs.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dvalishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Dvalishvili connects with a single shot there.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Smith works Dvalishvili's body with a nice hook.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Dvalishvili there.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dvalishvili looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the body kick.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dvalishvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dvalishvili has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Dvalishvili sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Smith.#T3#
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili connects with a body shot.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith throws a low kick but Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a low kick as Dvalishvili jumps back.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dvalishvili throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Dvalishvili's head back.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Smith.
Dvalishvili was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Dvalishvili saw it coming and moves away.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Dvalishvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dvalishvili buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Dvalishvili checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dvalishvili can pounce on him.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Bryant Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili 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.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Dvalishvili lands an overhand right.
Dvalishvili defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dvalishvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dvalishvili connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dvalishvili is just out of range.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dvalishvili lands with an overhand left.
Dvalishvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dvalishvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Dvalishvili walks into a jab.#CL2#
Dvalishvili rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by 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.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the body kick.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Dvalishvili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dvalishvili.
A punch lands to the side of Dvalishvili 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Smith.
A jab from Dvalishvili does it's job there.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Smith tries to break free but Dvalishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili is working Smith over against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Dvalishvili dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Dvalishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Dvalishvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Dvalishvili wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Dvalishvili scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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!
A cross from Smith lands.#T4#
Dvalishvili cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dvalishvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili avoids them all with ease.
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili with a nice calf kick.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dvalishvili lands with a good body shot.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dvalishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Dvalishvili thumps Smith with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
The crowd cheers as Dvalishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Dvalishvili dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith throws a leg kick
and Dvalishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Smith.
Dvalishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dvalishvili's knee momentarily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Dvalishvili is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dvalishvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Dvalishvili gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SFL 134 | River vs Balushi     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022
#R1#
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gentil.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Gentil misses.
Gentil blocks a jab.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith punishes Gentil's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith jabs Gentil right on the nose. Gentil blinks but takes it well.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Gentil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gentil tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Gentil off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Smith tries to land a front kick but Gentil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Gentil sees coming a mile off.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith punishes Gentil's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Gentil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice straight punches there by Gentil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gentil.
Good work by Gentil as he checks the leg kick.
Smith with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Smith lands a jab to Gentil's midsection.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gentil had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smith scores with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Gentil blocks the leg kick.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gentil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That kick from Smith tenderised Gentil's leg. Gentil is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Smith misses.
Gentil throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
Gentil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
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. #T3#
Smith feints a jab promting Gentil to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gentil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gentil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith jabs Gentil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gentil's head backwards.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Gentil slips under a jab.
Gentil is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gentil doesn't seem bothered though.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws a push kick but Gentil slaps the foot to one side.
Smith feints a jab promting Gentil to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gentil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith misses with a combination
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentil is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Gentil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a left hand
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Gentil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gentil scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Crack! Gentil connects with the perfect overhand right and Smith falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Gentil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Gentil!
Our winner, Paulo Gentil, 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: SFL 129 | River vs Blyad     
Date:   Jan 05, 2022
#R1#
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.
Smith thows a body kick. Dickinson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dickinson catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dickinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dickinson at a distance.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Dickinson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dickinson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Dickinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Good standup being displayed there by Dickinson as he connects with a hook.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dickinson with a nice cross.
Dickinson connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickinson scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dickinson. #T1#
Dickinson feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Dickinson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickinson moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dickinson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dickinson with a nice cross.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dickinson.
Dickinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Dickinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dickinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Dickinson finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Dickinson's knee but Dickinson avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dickinson rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dickinson. Dickinson obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.#T2#
Dickinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dickinson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dickinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith works over Dickinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Dickinson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith connects with a right that clearly hurt Dickinson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Smith proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Dickinson collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: SFL 123 | Koivisto vs River     
Date:   Dec 12, 2021
#R1#
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Myers blocks a leg kick.
Myers 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 changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Jab by Myers.
Myers tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith throws a series of punches but Myers moves out of range.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Smith.
It looked like Myers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Myers throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith catches Myers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Myers darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.#T1#
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers fails to pull guard.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith wants to break free but Myers has control.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Myers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Myers forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
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.
Myers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Myers doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Myers slips a straight right by Smith.
Myers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Myers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Myers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Myers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith with a hook.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target. #CL#
Myers has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #T3#
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Myers. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks to land a combination but Myers avoids it well.
Smith misses with a head kick. #CL#
Myers moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Myers keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Myers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Myers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Myers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Myers's legs - danger averted.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Myers's guard.#T4##SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Myers, up you get!
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Myers.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers counters with a big right hand! Oh Smith is in trouble here! Myers follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Myers!
After winning the bout, Cornelius Myers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SFL 116 | Kilgore vs Koivisto     
Date:   Nov 17, 2021
#R1#
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Meesang tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith throws a leg kick but Meesang sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Meesang. Meesang maintains the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meesang. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Meesang has managed to clinch. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manalili Meesang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Meesang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meesang is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it. #CL2#
Meesang closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meesang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Meesang has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meesang.
Meesang has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Meesang. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meesang is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Meesang tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Meesang blocks a head kick by Smith.
Meesang tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Meesang moved out of range.
Meesang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meesang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. #CL2#
Meesang instigates a clinch. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Meesang checks the leg kick.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meesang is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Meesang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meesang tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Meesang instigates a clinch.
Meesang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Meesang.
Meesang throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Meesang dodges the punch combination from Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meesang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a right hand that Meesang ducks under and follows up with a left that Meesang also avoids with ease.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Meesang rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Meesang swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Meesang clinches with his opponent.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meesang moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.#CL2#
Meesang rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Meesang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meesang. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Meesang closes the distance and clinches.
Meesang misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Smith misses the jab.
Meesang 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.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Smith.#CL2#
Meesang moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meesang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meesang working aggressively here.
Meesang misses with the head strike.
Meesang has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses the jab.#CL2#
Meesang clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Meesang wants to clinch.#CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Meesang has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meesang. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meesang on the side of the head.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meesang is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Meesang darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Meesang misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith digs a good hook to Meesang's body.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meesang under the eye.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meesang doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Meesang drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meesang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Meesang takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Meesang doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Meesang fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Meesang forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Meesang uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Meesang clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meesang tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Meesang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Meesang tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meesang tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
As Meesang backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Meesang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meesang misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Meesang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Meesang clinches with his opponent.
Meesang misses with some punches.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meesang can do to turn this around?
Meesang misses with the head strike. #T1#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meesang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meesang ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#CL2#
Meesang rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Manalili Meesang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meesang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meesang misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Meesang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bryant Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Meesang is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Meesang clinches with his opponent.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meesang looks to clinch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Meesang closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Meesang fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meesang throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Meesang gets a clinch.
Meesang working aggressively here.
Meesang misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meesang tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meesang tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meesang is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Meesang moves out of range easily.
Meesang wants to clinch.#T3#
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Meesang back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Meesang wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Meesang is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Meesang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meesang. That did some damage!
Meesang moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.#CL2#
Meesang has managed to clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Meesang tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Meesang moves out of range easily.
Meesang slips a straight right by Smith.
Meesang fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Meesang clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Meesang misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meesang tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a hook but Meesang avoids it easily.#T4##CL2#
Meesang closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meesang wants to clinch.
Meesang dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Meesang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a push kick but Meesang slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meesang! But no joy.
Smith throws a head kick but Meesang moves out of range. #CL2#
Meesang gets a clinch.
Meesang scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Meesang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meesang lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meesang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Meesang closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Smith tenderised Meesang's leg. Meesang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith feints and then cracks Meesang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meesang down.
Meesang avoids the body shot from Smith. #CL2#
Meesang has managed to clinch.
Meesang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Meesang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meesang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Meesang has managed to clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Meesang lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Meesang moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meesang tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Meesang has Smith up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meesang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Meesang pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Meesang lands an uppercut.
Meesang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Meesang misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a body punch but Meesang moves out of range.
Meesang tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Meesang blocks the low kick.
Meesang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meesang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meesang swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meesang swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manalili Meesang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Meesang gets a clinch.
Meesang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Meesang lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meesang is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it. #CL2#
Meesang rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Meesang has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith lands a right hand.
Meesang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meesang.
Meesang scores with a shoulder strike.
Meesang fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Meesang blocks a head kick by Smith. #CL2#
Meesang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meesang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meesang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Meesang tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Meesang fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Meesang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meesang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meesang working aggressively here. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meesang fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick but Meesang checks it. #CL2#
Meesang moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Meesang misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Meesang wants to clinch.#CL2#
Meesang has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Meesang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Bryant Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Meesang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Meesang moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meesang tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meesang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meesang momentarily.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Meesang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Meesang throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Meesang working aggressively here.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meesang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Meesang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meesang working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manalili Meesang.
I think Smith 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryant Smith!

An out of breath and clearly excited Bryant Smith thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: SFL 110 | Kilgore vs Eye     
Date:   Oct 24, 2021
#R1#
Morales getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Morales moved out of range.
Morales tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Morales tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith connects with a right hand. Morales shakes it off.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Morales seems unphased. #CL#
Morales moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick from Smith misses #CL#
and Morales counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch. #CL#
Morales has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a body kick.#CL#
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Morales has the dominant position.#T1#
A short uppercut from Morales.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Smith blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Morales.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Morales won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Morales - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Morales is controlling him.
Morales keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morales stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morales keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morales has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Smith tries to break the clinch but Morales is controlling the position.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Morales keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Morales misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morales. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Morales clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales working aggressively here.
Morales misses with some punches.
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a low kick but Morales moves out of range easily.
Morales tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Morales moves into the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Morales keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Smith is trying to push Morales away but Morales has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Morales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morales lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Morales is controlling the position.
Smith tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Morales clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Morales closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Morales.
Morales lands with a right to the head.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Smith misses. #T4##CL#
Morales has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Morales.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Morales is stalling here.
Morales effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Morales.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Morales is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch. #CL#
Morales moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Morales dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morales.
Bryant Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Morales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morales staying out of range there.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Morales.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Morales has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morales and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morales slips under a jab from Smith.
Morales wants to clinch.#CL#
Morales has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morales takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch. #CL#
Morales clinches.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Morales misses with a body punch.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Morales - that landed with a thud.
Morales lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith wants to break free but Morales has control.
Smith takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Morales moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Morales lands with a short shot to the head.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith is trying to break free.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
Hector Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morales lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Morales keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Morales has double underhooks.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to circle away but Morales has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Morales takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Morales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morales takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Morales moved out of range.#CL#
Morales moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Morales to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Morales moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Morales stalling against the cage.
Morales blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Morales.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Morales gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Morales moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Morales is wise to it.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Morales tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morales eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to bum rush Morales with a series of wild strikes but Morales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Morales wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morales wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Morales wants to clinch.#CL#
Morales clinches.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Morales.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Morales 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.
Morales tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bryant Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Morales wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morales tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morales eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith misses with a body shot. #CL#
Morales rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Morales is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morales lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith blocking some punches. #T1#
A short right from Morales.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morales tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Morales tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Morales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.#CL#
Morales clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Morales.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a jab when Morales was well out of range.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morales is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morales on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morales stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morales is looking to clinch.
Morales moves out of range of the strikes.
Morales scores with a jab.
A left lands for Smith.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away. #T3#
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morales under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Morales.
Smith jabs Morales to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith cracks Morales with a good jab.
Morales on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Smith misses.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morales tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Morales blocks a head kick by Smith.
Morales tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by Smith. #CL#
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL#
Morales clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Morales.
Morales stalls.
Morales lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morales doesn't seem bothered though.
Morales tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morales appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morales connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morales tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morales wants to clinch.
Morales 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bryant Smith!

An out of breath and clearly excited Bryant Smith thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: SFL 103 | Kilgore vs Badass     
Date:   Sep 26, 2021
#R1#
Smith works Al Balushi's body with a nice hook.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Al Balushi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
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.
Al Balushi throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Balushi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Balushi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Balushi avoids the body shot from Smith.
Al Balushi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #T1#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
Al Balushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Balushi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Balushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Al Balushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Balushi throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith throws a right hand that Al Balushi ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Balushi also avoids with ease.
Al Balushi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Al Balushi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Smith with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Al Balushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Al Balushi checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Al Balushi blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Al Balushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Al Balushi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a double jab.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Al Balushi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Al Balushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Al Balushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Balushi!
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Al Balushi ducks down to avoid it.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Balushi with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a nice hook to Al Balushi's body. Al Balushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a leg kick but Al Balushi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Al Balushi is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Balushi connects with a single shot there.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Bryant Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Al Balushi down.
Smith with a hook.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Al Balushi counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but Al Balushi avoids it well.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Al Balushi ducks down to avoid it.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith thumps Al Balushi with a low kick.#T1#
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Smith backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Al Balushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Balushi tries to avoid it.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith tries a low kick but Al Balushi avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Balushi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Al Balushi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with the body kick
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Al Balushi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Al Balushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi throws a shot to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Balushi lands a high kick!
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Balushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Balushi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Balushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Jab by Al Balushi.
Smith misses with a right hand
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Al Balushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Al Balushi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Al Balushi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Al Balushi.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#T4#
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence 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 low kick from Smith is predictable there #CL#
and Al Balushi moves into the clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Balushi.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Balushi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Al Balushi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Al Balushi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage.
Al Balushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Balushi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage.
Al Balushi keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Al Balushi has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi'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#
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Balushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Balushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a low kick but Al Balushi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Balushi is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Balushi has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Balushi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Al Balushi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Balushi lands a knee to the body.
Al Balushi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Balushi. #T2#
Smith wants to break free but Al Balushi has control.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Balushi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Al Balushi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Al Balushi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Al Balushi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Balushi finish him?
A short left from Al Balushi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Smith! Al Balushi unloads with more strikes and Smith sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaid Al Balushi!
Zaid Al Balushi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SFL 95 | Kilgore vs O'Neil II     
Date:   Aug 29, 2021
#R1#
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandens.
Pandens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws the left hand but Pandens avoids the punch easily.
Pandens throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pandens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Pandens scores with a decent looking hook.
Pandens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pandens lands a lovely overhand right.
Pandens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pandens scores with a body shot.
Smith swings for the body but Pandens moves out of range.
Pandens misses with a body kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Pandens.
Pandens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pandens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandens throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Pandens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandens cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pandens swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Pandens scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith avoids the body shot from Pandens.
Pandens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandens.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Pandens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Pandens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Pandens misses its intended target.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pandens.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Smith misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandens slips under a jab from Smith.
Pandens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Pandens staying out of range there.
Pandens slips a jab from Smith.
Pandens scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pandens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pandens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Pandens moves out of range.
Pandens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Pandens checks the leg kick.
Pandens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pandens.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith tries to move into range but Pandens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pandens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.#T3#
Pandens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Pandens moves away and avoids it.
Pandens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Pandens settles back down.
Smith scores with a jab.
Pandens misses the jab.
Smith avoids the head kick by Pandens.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pandens misses with a hook.
Pandens lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith takes a swing at Pandens's ribcage but misses.
Pandens is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pandens 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 throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pandens.
Nice body punch from Pandens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandens loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pandens looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. #T4#
Pandens works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Pandens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Azriel Pandens has been cut.
Pandens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Pandens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandens cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandens.
Pandens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pandens connects with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Pandens's knee but Pandens avoids it well.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Pandens.
Pandens digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Pandens misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws the left hand but Pandens avoids the punch easily.
Pandens tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandens.
A counter left hand to the body from Pandens misses its target.
Pandens moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Azriel Pandens's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pandens 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.
Pandens takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pandens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Pandens.
Pandens lands a jab.
Pandens lands with a shot to the body.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pandens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Pandens blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Pandens misses the target.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Pandens counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a jab when Pandens was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Pandens checks a leg kick.
It looked like Pandens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Pandens avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Pandens misses the target.#T1#
Pandens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith slips under a jab.
Bryant Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Pandens.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Pandens misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Pandens.
Pandens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pandens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws a leg kick but Pandens moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Pandens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pandens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws a right and a left that Pandens avoids nicely.
Smith takes one on the button.
Pandens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Pandens's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.#T2#
Smith throws a head kick that Pandens semi-blocks.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Pandens as he connects with a hook.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Pandens checks it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Pandens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandens moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pandens misses the target.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Pandens counters with a straight right hand.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Pandens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandens blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pandens 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 attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Pandens slips the punch.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandens throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Smith missing with a left hand there. Pandens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandens connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Pandens lands a lovely overhand right.
Pandens missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pandens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pandens cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandens.
Pandens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
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.
Pandens misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pandens momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Pandens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandens checks a low kick from Smith.
Pandens misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Pandens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Pandens.
Pandens scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Pandens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith clobbers Pandens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith throws a series of punches but Pandens avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Smith.
It looked like Pandens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith avoids the body shot from Pandens.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
It looked like Pandens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Pandens throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pandens's corner calls for a 1-2. Pandens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith walks straight into a right hand from Pandens - that's dropped him! Pandens jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Smith from any more punishment! Smith complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Azriel Pandens!
After the fight, Azriel Pandens was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: SFL 88 | Turmoil     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
A head kick from Smith lands but Kilgore takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilgore there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Smith tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Kilgore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kilgore! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SFL 82 | Meesang vs Kilgore     
Date:   Jun 30, 2021
#R1#
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Georgiev can pounce on him.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Georgiev backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Prohor Georgiev has been cut.#TD2#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Georgiev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Georgiev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith wants to sweep here but Georgiev controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgiev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Georgiev trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T1#
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body punch from Georgiev.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Georgiev.
Smith avoids the body shot from Georgiev.
Smith throws a low kick but Georgiev avoids it.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith thows a leg kick but Georgiev checks it
and Georgiev counters with a leg kick.
Georgiev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Georgiev moves out of range easily.
A big right from Smith misses. #T2#
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Georgiev lands.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Georgiev.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The 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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Georgiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Georgiev throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.#TD2#
Georgiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Georgiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith keeping full guard, as Georgiev tries to pass.
Smith looking to control. #T3#
Smith pulls Georgiev in close to his closed guard and prevents Georgiev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Georgiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Georgiev throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Georgiev. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Georgiev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Georgiev shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
A low kick from Smith misses #TD2#
so Georgiev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith controlling Georgiev's posture.
Georgiev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Georgiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Georgiev.
Smith keeping full guard, as Georgiev tries to pass.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Georgiev throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Georgiev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Prohor Georgiev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Prohor Georgiev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith moves out of range as Georgiev strikes.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Georgiev lands with a good body shot.
Georgiev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Georgiev misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Georgiev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Georgiev blocks a jab.
Georgiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Georgiev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Georgiev ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Georgiev blocks a leg kick.
Georgiev looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Georgiev shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into 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 has control of Georgiev's left arm, preventing Georgiev from doing any damage. #T1#
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Smith wants to control but Georgiev is keeping him busy.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Georgiev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Georgiev looking for submissions off his back.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Georgiev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prohor Georgiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Georgiev wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Georgiev working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Georgiev is trying to keep Smith in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Georgiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Georgiev misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Georgiev.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Georgiev's head but Georgiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Georgiev lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Georgiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Georgiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Georgiev blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Georgiev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bryant Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Georgiev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Georgiev ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Georgiev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Georgiev.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Georgiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Prohor Georgiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Prohor Georgiev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Georgiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Georgiev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Georgiev.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Georgiev.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Georgiev counters with a solid body kick.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Georgiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Georgiev lands a front kick.
Georgiev blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Georgiev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Georgiev.
Georgiev throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Georgiev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Georgiev.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Georgiev throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Georgiev flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Smith takes a swing at Georgiev's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Georgiev.
Georgiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Georgiev wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Georgievs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Georgiev counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Georgiev, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Georgiev's sensitive parts.
Georgiev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses with a low kick as Georgiev jumps back.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Georgiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Georgiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Georgiev takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Georgiev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Georgiev getting side control.

Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Georgiev is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Georgiev.
Georgiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Georgiev has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Georgiev misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Smith walks into a jab.
Georgiev slips under a jab.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Georgiev is just out of range.
Georgiev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Georgiev misses its intended target.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Georgiev's head.
Bryant Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Georgiev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georgiev.
Georgiev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith slips a jab from Georgiev.
Georgiev loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Georgiev moves out of range easily. #T4#
Georgiev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgiev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Georgiev somewhat.
Georgiev digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Georgiev lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Georgiev.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Georgiev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith misses the jab.
Georgiev misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bryant Smith.
I think Georgiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: SFL 74 | Mumu vs Babinski III     
Date:   May 28, 2021
#R1#
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Pugacheva tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Pugacheva looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Pugacheva's head but Pugacheva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pugacheva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a series of punches but Pugacheva moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pugacheva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pugacheva is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Smith works the jab nicely.
Pugacheva throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Pugacheva misses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Pugacheva counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Pugacheva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Pugacheva's head. #CL2#
Pugacheva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Pugacheva avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pugacheva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pugacheva has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith is trying to break free.
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.
Smith trying to stall but Pugacheva improves his position.
Smith lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
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!
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Pugacheva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Pugacheva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Pugacheva's head but Pugacheva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Pugacheva is looking to clinch.
Pugacheva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith throws a leg kick but Pugacheva checks it.
Smith lunges at Pugacheva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pugacheva's hand.
Smith blocks a head kick by Pugacheva. #T3#
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pugacheva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Pugacheva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Pugacheva throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Pugacheva's ribs.
Pugacheva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pugacheva slips under a jab from Smith.
Pugacheva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Pugacheva clinches.
Pugacheva tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pugacheva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pugacheva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pugacheva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pugacheva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pugacheva backwards.
Smith tries a body shot but Pugacheva blocks it.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pugacheva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pugacheva! But no joy.
Pugacheva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith scores with a jab. Pugacheva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pugacheva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Pugacheva moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Pugacheva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Pugacheva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pugacheva tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD#
Smith drops Pugacheva with a beautiful combination! Pugacheva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC#Pugacheva is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith wobbles Pugacheva with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Smith dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Pugacheva to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bryant Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bryant Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: SFL 64 | Marley Fest     
Date:   Apr 20, 2021
#R1#
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Meesang lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Meesang throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meesang lands with a good body shot.
Meesang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meesang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meesang. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meesang lands a jab to the head.
Meesang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Meesang moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Meesang.
Meesang dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meesang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Meesang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Meesang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a low kick.#T1#
Meesang cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meesang.
Smith's coach down at Gym 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.
Smith digs a good body shot into Meesang's ribs.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Meesang misses.
Meesang misses with a head kick.
Meesang connects with a body shot.
Smith misses the jab.
Meesang 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 scores with a jab to the body.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Meesang misses with a body shot.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meesang.
Meesang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meesang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meesang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Meesang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meesang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meesang misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Meesang.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meesang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Meesang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Meesang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manalili Meesang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meesang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Meesang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meesang is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Meesang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Meesang.
Meesang throws a leg kick that misses.
Meesang misses with a hook.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meesang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith thuds his right hand into Meesang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meesang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meesang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Meesang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith throws a leg kick but Meesang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meesang.
Smith throws a head kick but Meesang moves out of range.
Meesang checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meesang blocks a jab.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meesang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meesang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Meesang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Meesang.
Meesang lands the left hand.
Smith misses with a hook.
Meesang misses with a series of wild punches.
Meesang catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Meesang lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Meesang misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Meesang off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meesang.
Meesang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Meesang.
Meesang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manalili Meesang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Meesang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Meesang throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith with a hook.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Meesang.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Meesang's front leg but catches the back leg as Meesang tries to avoid it.
Meesang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meesang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Meesang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Meesang has got the better of the exchanges.
Meesang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meesang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Meesang throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a leg kick but Meesang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Meesang walks into a jab.#T1#
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Meesang cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head kick but Meesang moves out of range.
Meesang jabs at Smith's body.
Meesang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meesang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Meesang avoids the head kick by Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Meesang misses the target.
Meesang lands with a good body shot.
Smith moves away from the strike by Meesang.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Meesang misses the shot to the body.
Meesang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Meesang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meesang lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith throws out a counter right but Meesang avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meesang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Meesang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meesang.
Meesang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Meesang lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meesang blocks the body kick.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meesang lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Meesang.
Donk. Meesang catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Meesang throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Manalili Meesang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meesang throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meesang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meesang lands a high kick!
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Meesang.
A big left from Meesang misses.
Meesang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
A big left from Meesang misses.
Meesang throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Meesang lands with a right hand.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Meesang!
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meesang wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Meesang misses with a looping left.
Meesang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meesang.
Meesang misses with a wild body shot.
Meesang misses with a wild body shot.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manalili Meesang is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith takes a swing at Meesang's ribcage but misses.
Meesang misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Meesang.
Meesang throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Meesang moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Meesang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meesang connects with the punch.
Meesang loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Meesang.
Meesang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Meesang. Those never looked like landing.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meesang.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meesang.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Meesang misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meesang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Meesang throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meesang ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meesang.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manalili Meesang dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Meesang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meesang throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Meesang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Meesang misses with a straight right.
Meesang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith throws a body punch but Meesang moves out of range.
Meesang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a hook. Meesang ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Meesang counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with an uppercut
enabling Meesang to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meesang throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Meesang moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith slips under a jab.
Meesang catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Meesang misses with a looping left.#T1#
Meesang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meesang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Meesang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Meesang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meesang throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws out a counter right but Meesang avoids it with no problem.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meesang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Meesang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meesang throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Meesang missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meesang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meesang fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Meesang stumbling back into the cage.
Meesang throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Meesang avoids the head kick by Smith.
Meesang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.#T2#
Meesang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves out of range as Meesang strikes.
Meesang moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Meesang ducks down to avoid it.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meesang.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Meesang is wise to it.
Meesang swinging wildly here.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meesang.
Smith throws a hook but Meesang avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Meesang.
Meesang slips a jab from Smith.
Meesang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meesang, as that shot connected.
Meesang misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meesang connects with the punch.
Meesang feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down. #T3#
Smith moves forwards but Meesang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Meesang looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Good standup being displayed there by Meesang as he connects with a hook.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meesang sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meesang misses with a looping right.
Bryant Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith slips a jab from Meesang.
Smith moves away from the strike by Meesang.
Meesang throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Meesang misses.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Meesang thumps Smith with a low kick.
Meesang lands a jab to the nose.
Smith swinging wildly here. #T4#
Meesang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Meesang misses the target.
Meesang misses the shot to the body.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Meesang misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Meesang throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meesang.
Meesang throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Meesang throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Meesang 's knee.
Meesang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Meesang misses the target.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Meesang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manalili Meesang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meesang 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manalili Meesang!

During a confident post fight interview, Manalili Meesang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SFL 56 | O'Neil vs Kilgore     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick from Morales, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to move into range but Morales moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morales has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Angel Morales has been cut.
Morales dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
A solid body kick from Morales.
Morales takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morales. Smith shrugs it off though.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morales circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Morales takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morales throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Morales looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Morales appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith cracks Morales with an open hand slap.
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.
Morales takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Morales attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morales walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
An inside leg kick lands from Morales.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Morales manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morales ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Morales moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morales.
Smith moves away from the strike by Morales.
Morales just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales misses with a straight right.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Morales counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morales feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down. #T2#
Morales on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Morales shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Morales's head but Morales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales connects with a leg kick.
Morales walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Morales has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morales connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morales thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and Morales counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Smith misses.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.#CUT2#Angel Morales's cut is getting worse.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Morales moves out of range easily.
Morales is looking to counter punch.
Morales buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales lands a front kick.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Morales.
Morales's corner calls for a 1-2. Morales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Morales slips the punch.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Smith misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a head kick! #T4#
Morales misses with a looping left.
Smith looks to land a combination but Morales avoids it well.
Angel Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morales.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Morales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith with a hook.
Morales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morales cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morales moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morales.
Morales throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Morales counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morales.
Morales buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Angel Morales will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Angel Morales's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morales jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morales can pounce on him.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Morales looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Morales scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morales just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morales.
A jab from Smith misses.
A jab from Morales misses.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Morales misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales lands with a good body shot.
Morales misses with a hook.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Morales lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Morales digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morales lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Morales is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morales avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morales was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales scores with a leg kick.
Morales works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morales misses with an uppercut.
Morales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Morales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Morales lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morales.
Smith throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morales dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morales with a jab.
Morales throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales with a jab.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Angel Morales's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Morales lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morales fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Morales digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith misses with a hook. Morales ducked under it nicely.
Smith lands a high kick!
Morales throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morales. That's going to slow Smith down.
Morales moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morales throws a leg kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a leg kick but Morales checks it.
Morales throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 moves out of range of the leg kick from Morales.
Morales pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Morales scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morales scoring well with a low kick there.
Morales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Morales, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morales scores with a leg kick.
Morales blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Morales moves out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales scores with a jab.
Morales lands a right hook to the body.
Morales is looking to land body kicks.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Morales dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angel Morales's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Morales connects with a single shot there.
Morales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Morales has got the better of the exchanges.
Morales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Angel Morales is winning the standup battle so far.
Morales misses with a low kick.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Morales moves his leg out of the way.
Morales goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morales throws a body kick that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to move into range but Morales moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith checks a low kick from Morales.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morales uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Morales uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morales moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Nice jab there from Morales.
Morales connects with a solid leg kick.
Morales goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morales connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Morales uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Morales lands a head shot.
Morales chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Morales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Morales scores with a nice strike.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Morales!
Good leg kick by Morales.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morales.
Morales lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Morales.
Smith takes a swing at Morales's ribcage but misses.
Morales swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Morales, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morales lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Morales blocks a head kick by Smith.
Morales misses with a low kick.#T3#
Morales misses with an uppercut.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morales swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bryant Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angel Morales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Morales tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Morales backs away looking to recover.
Morales avoids the head kick by Smith.
Morales scores with a leg kick.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#Jeez, Angel Morales's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morales.
Smith avoids the body shot from Morales.
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 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Morales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morales is looking to counter punch.
Morales connects with an inside leg kick.
Morales lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morales fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morales finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morales connects with an inside leg kick.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bryant Smith!
After the big win, Bryant Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: SFL 44 | Rishkinov vs Winn     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
O'Neil dodges the punch combination from Smith.
O'Neil has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Smith tries to get set, O'Neil tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Neil.
O'Neil lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith throws a low kick but O'Neil moves out of range easily.
O'Neil is looking to counter punch.
O'Neil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
O'Neil connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
O'Neil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O'Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a jab when O'Neil was well out of range.
O'Neil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O'Neil there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O'Neil works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith tries to bum rush O'Neil with a series of wild strikes but O'Neil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O'Neil lands the left hand.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O'Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O'Neil is out of range.
A quick step to the side and O'Neil tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O'Neil throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from O'Neil does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. O'Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
O'Neil misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and O'Neil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Neil.
Nice uppercut lands for O'Neil. That snapped Smith's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O'Neil throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#T2#
O'Neil lands with a thumping leg kick.
O'Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from O'Neil.
O'Neil cracks Smith with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Smith tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but O'Neil pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Smith is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey O'Neil!
Our winner, Mickey O'Neil, 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: SFL 37 | Lomax vs Trigger     
Date:   Jan 06, 2021
#R1#
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Smith.
Al Balushi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Al Balushi.#CUT#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Al Balushi staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Smith scores with a jab. Al Balushi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Al Balushi is rocked!
A jab lands there for Smith.
Al Balushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Balushi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al Balushi blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Balushi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
A head kick misses from Smith. #KD#
Smith cracks Al Balushi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Al Balushi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Smith comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Al Balushi falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Al Balushi was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SFL 31 | Apex Predators     
Date:   Dec 09, 2020
#R1#
Badass blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Badass finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Badass dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Badass's head back.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Badass throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Badass moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass 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.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Badass tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Badass back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Badass is rocked!
Badass misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Badass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badass lands with a right hand.
Smith slips under a jab from Badass.
Badass seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. #T1#
Badass with a hook.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Badass's ribs.
Smith's coach down at Gym 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.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badass lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.#KD2#
Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Badass sprawling to the canvas! Badass rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Badass lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Badass just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith seems to be stalking Badass here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Badass drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith 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.

 

Event: SFL 26 | Fusi vs Murhapuro     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a powerful right kick. Sanchez tried to block low but the kick was high! Sanchez was taken right off of his feet! Smith jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryant Smith!
After the fight, Bryant Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: SFL 21 | Gold Rush     
Date:   Oct 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Smith. #CL2#
Foley moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foley.
Foley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith slows down the pace here.
A short left from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Foley tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. #T1#
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Foley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Foley is out of range.
Foley connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Smith slips under a jab.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Foley at a distance.
Nice shot by Smith.
Foley walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
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 head kick that misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Foley looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Foley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Foley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Foley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Foley cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foley 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.
Foley blocks a head kick by Smith.
A jab from Foley finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Foley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foley's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Foley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith with a hook.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Foley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Foley throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Foley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Foley off the cage and back into range.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Foley 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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Foley misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Foley. Foley maintains the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foley trying to land knees to the body.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Foley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foley misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Foley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith stalling. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foley lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Axel Foley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Foley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Axel Foley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Foley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Foley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Foley scores with a decent looking hook.
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Foley staying out of range there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Foley was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Foley throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A little jabbing left from Foley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Smith throws a series of punches but Foley avoids them all with ease.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Foley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Foley slips under a jab from Smith.
The fighters circling - Foley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Foley looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Foley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foley's sensitive parts. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Foley. #T2#
Foley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes a swing at Foley's ribcage but misses.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Foley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Foley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Foley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Foley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Foley connects with a body shot.#T3#
Foley walks into a jab.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foley finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foley.
Foley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foley.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Foley blocks a head kick by Smith. #T4#
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foley misses the jab.
A big right from Smith misses.
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!
Foley takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Foley throws a good cross that connects.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a hook but Foley avoids it easily.
Foley avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Foley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foley connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Axel Foley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Axel Foley has been cut.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Crack! Foley connects with the perfect overhand right and Smith falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Foley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axel Foley!
Axel Foley decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: SFL 12 | Sitsongrit vs Fortay     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Skallagrimsson misses with a looping right.
Skallagrimsson blocks the body kick.
Smith feints a jab promting Skallagrimsson to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skallagrimsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a series of punches but Skallagrimsson avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Skallagrimsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Skallagrimsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Skallagrimsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skallagrimsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skallagrimsson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Skallagrimsson blocks a head kick by Smith.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith throws a head kick but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson scores with a nice strike.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Skallagrimsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Skallagrimsson is just out of range.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Skallagrimsson moves his leg out of the way.
Smith throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a head kick but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Skallagrimsson's head back.
Smith throws the left hand but Skallagrimsson avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Skallagrimsson is out of range.
Skallagrimsson misses with the combination.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith with a jab.#ROC2#Skallagrimsson is rocked!#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson.
Smith catches Skallagrimsson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Skallagrimsson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: SFL 05 | Taneyev vs Kowalski     
Date:   Aug 23, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Smith misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith misses with a head kick. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot by Ferguson.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson works Smith's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson 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.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Ferguson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferguson, as that shot connected.
Ferguson 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 misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Riley Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Smith defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Smith.
Ferguson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Smith. #T4#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
A left and a right from Ferguson both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ferguson moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Ferguson lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
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 Riley Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith throws a head kick that misses
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Ferguson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferguson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith lands a head kick. Ferguson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a hook but Ferguson avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Ferguson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferguson throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
As Ferguson backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Ferguson manages to avoid it all.
Ferguson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Smith throws out a counter right but Ferguson avoids it with no problem.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Ferguson both land. Nice combination.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ferguson slips under a jab from Smith.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
It looked like Ferguson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Smith.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#Ferguson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Riley Ferguson has been cut.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Ferguson throws a monster overhand right that drops Smith! Ferguson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Ferguson!

 

Event: UnderGround FC 132     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Tosen counters with a big right hand! Oh Smith is in trouble here! Tosen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mama Tosen!
Mama Tosen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 130     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith staying out of range there.
Rodriguez backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Smith staying out of range there.
Rodriguez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodriguez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodriguez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodriguez cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Smith.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodriguez. That did some damage!
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Smith throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Rodriguez.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Rodriguez scores with a leg kick.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Rodriguez scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez lands a two punch combo.
Rodriguez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith slips under a jab.
Rodriguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Rodriguez'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#
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pablo Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Rodriguez - just one landing.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.#CL#
Rodriguez forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodriguez letting Smith take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Smith swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith slips under a jab.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. #T2#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith counters with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodriguez wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.#CL#
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith blocking some punches. #T3#
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodriguez into the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pablo Rodriguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!
That kick from Rodriguez tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Smith misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Rodriguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Smith's head back.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
As Rodriguez backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Rodriguez manages to avoid it all.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range. #T1#
Rodriguez throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez 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.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Rodriguez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith is stalling here.
Rodriguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Smith. #T2#
Smith wants to break free but Rodriguez has control. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodriguez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodriguez is able to avoid easily.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.#T3#
Rodriguez tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith cracks Rodriguez with a nice body shot.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a body shot. #T4#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
Smith misses with some punches.
Rodriguez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a straight that turns Rodriguez's legs to rubber! Smith pushes forward with more strikes and Rodriguez goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
In his post fight interview, Bryant Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 120     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Keter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Wilfred Keter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Keter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Keter thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Keter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keter moves away.
Keter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keter throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith throws a body punch but Keter moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keter swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Smith sizes up Keter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keter misses with a few strikes there.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keter just manages to avoid it.
Keter misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Smith counters with a nice right hand that sends Keter toppling to the canvas! Keter scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smith finish him?!#ROC#
Keter is rocked!
Bryant Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Keter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Keter is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Keter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith tries to bench press Keter off him but Keter keeps the position.
Keter seems to have recovered his senses.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Keter controls the position.
Keter working away.
Keter is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Keter.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keter taking a breather here.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Keter trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Keter landing a few strikes.
Smith wants to control but Keter postures up.
Smith stops Keter from passing to mount.
Keter is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keter is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control Keter's posture but Keter avoids it.
Keter controls the position.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Keter asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keter throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Keter ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Keter throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keter keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Keter counters with an outside leg kick.
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 Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith tries to move into range but Keter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Keter throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Bryant Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Keter thumps Smith with a low kick.
Keter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Keter misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Keter moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick by Keter misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keter on the side of the head.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keter tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Smith misses.
Keter throws a counter combo.
Keter throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Keter! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Keter to his feet! Keter is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Keter counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keter misses with a leg kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keter throws a leg kick
and Smith scores with a counter punch that sends Keter to the canvas! Smith smells blood - he's punishing Keter with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Keter has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 115     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Richter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith misses with a hook.
Richter misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Richter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Richter throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Richter.#CL#
Richter moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Richter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Richter lands with a right to the head.
Richter can't break the clinch.
Richter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richter.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Richter. #BC#
Richter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richter misses with a looping left.#T1#
Richter looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Richter throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richter.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Richter misses the target.
Richter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Richter cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Richter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richter somewhat.
Richter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Richter tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bryant Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richter lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Richter's head back.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Richter throws a combination that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a push kick but Richter slaps the foot to one side.
Richter swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
and Smith counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Richter! He's just covering up as Smith starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
After the fight, Bryant Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: WPFC 53 - Papi vs. Wolfang     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Miller 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 defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller lands a jab to the head.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.#T1##TD2#
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith wants to control but Miller postures up.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Miller preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Miller loads up on a big left hand. Smith felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Miller looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smith can't hide his disappointment, as Miller celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
A less than humble Lynton Miller misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: WPFC 48 - Tantor vs. Lund     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Petrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Petrov misses with a jab 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!
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Petrov 's knee.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith lands with an overhand left.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Petrov shrugs it off.
Smith swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking. #T4#
Petrov wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith dominated that round.
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#
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Smith.
Petrov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Petrov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Bryant Smith is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Petrov gets a clinch.
Petrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Smith.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrov takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Petrov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov walks into a jab.
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Petrov misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Petrov's torso.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Smith connects with a jab.
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 blocks a jab.
Smith sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Smith throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petrov just manages to avoid it.
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 Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petrov stalls. #T1#
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grigoriy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.#T3#
Petrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Smith.#ROC#
Petrov is rocked!
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Smith lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#KD#
Smith drops Petrov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Petrov looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bryant Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryant 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryant Smith!

Bryant Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: AKT .5     
Date:   Dec 26, 2019
#R1#
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie delivers a nice body kick.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Renato Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Gracie takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie 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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Smith thumps Gracie with a low kick.#T2#
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie scores with a head kick.
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.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Gracie cracks Smith with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Smith is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Smith is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Smith could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Renato Gracie!
Renato Gracie is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Renato Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AKT Super 6     
Date:   Dec 06, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Kaminski clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kaminski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaminski scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaminski misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Kaminski manages to avoid it.
Kaminski throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaminski.
Kaminski throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
Kaminski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaminski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
A slow jab from Kaminski misses its intended target.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Kaminski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Kaminski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaminski.
Kaminski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kaminski.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaminski throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaminski missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaminski misses with a shot to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaminski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaminski takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaminski. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Kaminski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaminski.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kaminski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaminski misses with the head strike.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaminski throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaminski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Kamil Kaminski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaminski tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaminski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Smith misses with a straight right.
Kaminski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Kaminski looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Kaminski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kaminski.#CL2#
Kaminski gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaminski lands with a good body shot.
Kaminski scores with a jab.
Kaminski swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaminski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaminski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Kaminski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Kaminski swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaminski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Kaminski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kaminski tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at The Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaminski misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Kaminski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kaminski avoids it.
Kaminski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaminski throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Kaminski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kaminski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaminski. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaminski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kaminski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaminski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaminski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith slips under a jab from Kaminski.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaminski. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kaminski.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaminski misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a body kick.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Kaminski saw that one coming.
Kamil Kaminski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaminski lands a jab.
Smith staying out of range there.
Kaminski misses with a combination
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Kaminski digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaminski.#T2#
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaminski.
Kaminski slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith sets himself, and Kaminski steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Kaminski misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaminski misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaminski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Kaminski misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaminski.
Kaminski connects with a looping right hand.
Kaminski scores with a body shot.
Kaminski lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.#T3#
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaminski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaminski throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Kaminski lands a jab to the head.
Kaminski misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaminski.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaminski misses with a looping right.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kaminski jabs at Smith's body.
Kaminski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kaminski. #T4#
Kaminski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kaminski.
Kaminski misses with a wild body shot.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaminski swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaminski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sloppy strikes from Kaminski. Those never looked like landing.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A left lands for Smith.#CUT#
It looks like Kamil Kaminski has been cut.
Kaminski misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Kaminski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kamil Kaminski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Kaminski misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaminski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Kaminski is rocked!
Kaminski misses with a straight right.
Kaminski is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith avoids the body shot from Kaminski.
Kaminski throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaminski seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaminski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaminski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
A shot to the body from Kaminski misses
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Kaminski in his tracks momentarily.
Kaminski throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Smith counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Kaminski goes down! Will Kaminski beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaminski doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kaminski.
Kaminski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaminski is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kaminski throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Kaminski missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaminski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Kaminski down.
Nice jab there from Kaminski.
Kaminski connects with a body shot.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Kaminski moved out of range nicely.
Kaminski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaminski, as that shot connected.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaminski takes a step back to recover.
Smith misses with a hook. Kaminski ducked under it nicely.
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!
Kaminski throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaminski throws a left and a right that both miss
and as Kaminski takes a moment to reset, Smith counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Kaminski goes down! He's in big trouble, can he recover? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10. He's out! Smith is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: AKT #2     
Date:   Nov 18, 2019
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takemura throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takemura's efforts to push away.
Takemura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takemura is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith taking a breather.#BC#
Takemura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takemura digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Takemura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Takemura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Takemura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takemura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takemura throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takemura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takemura.
Takemura sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Takemura avoids it this time.#T2#
Jab by Smith.
Takemura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith throws the left hand but Takemura avoids the punch easily.
Takemura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takemura walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takemura in his tracks. #ROC2#
Takemura is rocked!
Takemura walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: RH100     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Kitjakarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kitjakarn under the eye.
Kitjakarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Kitjakarn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitjakarn swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitjakarn 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 darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Kitjakarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitjakarn scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Kitjakarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Kitjakarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Kitjakarn slips a jab from Smith.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Kitjakarn wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kitjakarn.
A slow jab from Kitjakarn misses its intended target.
Kitjakarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitjakarn misses with a wild body shot.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitjakarn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith with a hook.
Kitjakarn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Kitjakarn slips under a jab.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab from Smith.
Kitjakarn just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Kitjakarn closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kitjakarn's shoulder, as Kitjakarn tries to avoid the shot.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith digs a good body shot into Kitjakarn's ribs.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Kitjakarn misses with a low kick.
Kitjakarn lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Kitjakarn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kitjakarn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kitjakarn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kitjakarn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kitjakarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kitjakarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kitjakarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitjakarn throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kitjakarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitjakarn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kitjakarn has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitjakarn. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith cracks Kitjakarn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kitjakarn throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kitjakarn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kitjakarn moves away and avoids it.
Kitjakarn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kitjakarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kitjakarn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a hook.
Kitjakarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands a slapping body shot.
Smith moves out of range as Kitjakarn throws a body kick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Kitjakarn.
A head kick by Smith misses #CL2#
and Kitjakarn moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Smith.
As Smith backs off Kitjakarn throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Kitjakarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Kitjakarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kitjakarn lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kitjakarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith throws a hook but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a push kick but Kitjakarn slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kitjakarn moves away and avoids it.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biabas Kitjakarn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kitjakarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitjakarn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Kitjakarn moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kitjakarn misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Kitjakarn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kitjakarn takes a step back to recover.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Kitjakarn is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Kitjakarn throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kitjakarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Kitjakarn tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Kitjakarn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Smith takes a swing at Kitjakarn's ribcage but misses.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kitjakarn blocks a head kick by Smith.
Kitjakarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kitjakarn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kitjakarn misses with a body kick.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitjakarn.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Smith misses.
Kitjakarn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitjakarn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. #T2#
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitjakarn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to move into range but Kitjakarn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitjakarn tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kitjakarn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kitjakarn tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitjakarn throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith misses the shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biabas Kitjakarn!

A relieved looking Biabas Kitjakarn 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: RH87     
Date:   Sep 18, 2019
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Sor Kingstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Sor Kingstar lands a lovely overhand right.
Sor Kingstar doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sor Kingstar lands with a slapping head kick.
Saenchai Sor Kingstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sor Kingstar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to work over Sor Kingstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sor Kingstar prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sor Kingstars head.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Sor Kingstar gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Sor Kingstar controls the action.
A short left from Sor Kingstar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
Sor Kingstar misses with some punches.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sor Kingstar backwards. #T1#
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Sor Kingstar.
Smith lands a body shot.
Sor Kingstar lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sor Kingstar's elbow.
Sor Kingstar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sor Kingstar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sor Kingstar tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Sor Kingstar.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Sor Kingstar fails to land.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sor Kingstar or not.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sor Kingstar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Sor Kingstar controls the action.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor Kingstar controls his hands.
A short left from Sor Kingstar. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sor Kingstar misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Sor Kingstar drives through and clinches with Smith against the ropes.
Sor Kingstar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor Kingstar controls his hands.
Sor Kingstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sor Kingstar lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sor Kingstar misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sor Kingstar throws an elbow but misses.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sor Kingstar misses with a straight left.
Sor Kingstar throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saenchai Sor Kingstar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Sor Kingstar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sor Kingstar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saenchai Sor Kingstar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sor Kingstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sor Kingstar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sor Kingstar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Sor Kingstar has him pressed against the ropes.
Sor Kingstar misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sor Kingstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Sor Kingstar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Sor Kingstar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sor Kingstar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries to work over Sor Kingstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith is trying to push Sor Kingstar away but Sor Kingstar has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Smith prevents a body shot from Sor Kingstar.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sor Kingstar.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Sor Kingstar closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes.
Sor Kingstar lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Sor Kingstar back against the ropes.
Smith misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sor Kingstar. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Sor Kingstar sees coming a mile off.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sor Kingstar darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sor Kingstar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Sor Kingstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Sor Kingstar cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Sor Kingstar has Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sor Kingstar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sor Kingstar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Sor Kingstar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Sor Kingstar.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Sor Kingstar.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar lands an elbow inside.
Sor Kingstar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sor Kingstar 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.

Saenchai Sor Kingstar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sor Kingstar throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Sor Kingstar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sor Kingstar throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Sor Kingstar throws out a powerful jab.
Sor Kingstar misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Saenchai Sor Kingstar is winning the standup battle so far.
Sor Kingstar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sor Kingstar thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sor Kingstar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith leaves his chin hanging out and Sor Kingstar seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Smith crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saenchai Sor Kingstar!
Saenchai Sor Kingstar retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Saenchai Sor Kingstar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RH74     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cpp's calf.
Cpp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Cpp counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Cpp is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cpp 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 lands with a right hand.
Cpp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cpp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Cpp misses with a head kick.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cpp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cpp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Cpp fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith cracks Cpp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith missing with a left hand there. Cpp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cpp looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#T1#
Cpp throws a head kick that misses.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Cpp misses.
Cpp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Cpp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cpp looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Cpp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Cpp settles back down.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Cpp's shoulder, as Cpp tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Cpp clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cpp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cpp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Cpp has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Cpp working Smith over with knees to the body.
Cpp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. #T2#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Cpp.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Cpp has him pressed against the ropes.
Cpp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cpp tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Cpp back against the ropes. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cpp throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Cpp slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cpp throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Cpp rushes Smith and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cpp has him pressed against the ropes.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Cpp lands a body punch in the clinch.
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 Master Cpp will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cpp checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cpp throws a counter high kick but Smith was just alert enough to avoid it.
Smith throws a jab when Cpp was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Cpp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cpp. Cpp obviously looking to wear him down.
Cpp slips under a jab.
Cpp tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Cpp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cpp wants to clinch
and Cpp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cpp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cpp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Cpp's leg but Cpp calmly moves out of range.
Cpp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cpp tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Cpp is just out of range.
A head kick by Cpp misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cpp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Cpp counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith throws a jab when Cpp was well out of range.
Cpp slips a straight right by Smith.
A head kick from Cpp lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Cpp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith works Cpp's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Cpp.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cpp avoids a kick to the body.
And Cpp counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith blocks it.
Cpp throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cpp misses with a leg kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Cpp feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cpp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith misses with a left hand #CL#
and Cpp counters by clinching up.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Cpp improves position.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith tries to stall but Cpp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cpp tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Cpp back against the ropes.
Smith prevents a body shot from Cpp.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith 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.

Bryant Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smith cracks Cpp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cpp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cpp moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Cpp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cpp throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Cpp's head but Cpp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cpp misses with a body kick.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Cpp moved out of range nicely.
Bryant 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.
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.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Cpp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cpp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith swings for the body but Cpp moves out of range. #T1#
Cpp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Cpp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith wants to slow Cpp down by chopping away at his legs.
Cpp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith is looking to chop away at Cpp's legs.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cpp slips a jab from Smith.
Cpp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Cpp feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Cpp is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Cpp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cpp.
Cpp misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Cpp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith tries a low kick but Cpp avoids it.
Cpp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cpp 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.
Cpp throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cpp blocks a jab.
Cpp tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Cpp defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith tries a low kick but Cpp avoids it.
Cpp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cpp misses with a body kick.
Cpp throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Cpp cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cpp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryant Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryant Smith!

A very excited looking Bryant 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: RH62     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Giroud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Smith forces Giroud back against the ropes and clinches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Giroud 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 lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Giroud or not.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Giroud backwards.
Giroud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Giroud misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Giroud's head.
Giroud is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Giroud into the ropes.
Giroud swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giroud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giroud.
Giroud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Giroud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Giroud has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giroud backwards.
Giroud misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Giroud misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giroud throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giroud swinging wildly here.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
Giroud is rocked!
Giroud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a big uppercut that drops Giroud face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
A very excited looking Bryant 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.
Bastien Giroud was interviewed post fight and said 'It's just a setback on the road to greatness. Ill be back stronger !'.

 

Event: RH50     
Date:   Jul 10, 2019
#R1#
Smith clobbers Thu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thu cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thu misses the jab.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thu misses with a combination
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Thu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thu looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Thu staying out of range there.
Thu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Thu.
Thu lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Thu cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thu momentarily. #T1#
Thu throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thu.
Thu misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a jab when Thu was well out of range.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thu 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.
Thu lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thu tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Thu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thu just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith sets himself, and Thu steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Thu cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Thu throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Thu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Jab from Smith.
Thu misses with a left hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Thu's shoulder, as Thu tries to avoid the shot.
Thu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Smith throws a push kick but Thu slaps the foot to one side.
Thu misses with a wild body shot.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Thu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Thu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Thu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Thu throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Thu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith looks for the body kick but Thu saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thu.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Thu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Thu throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thu moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
Thu throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Thu misses.
Smith throws a hook but Thu avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Thu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts. #T4#
Smith looks to throw the jab but Thu is out of range.
Thu misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thu looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Thu tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thu scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thu staying out of range there.
Thu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Thu sees coming a mile off.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Thu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Thu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thu.
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 Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Thu misses with a low kick.
Thu looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thu misses with a looping left.
Smith tries to work over Thu's front leg with a kick but Thu checks it.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Thu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Thu connects with an inside leg kick.
Thu throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Thu misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Thu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thu throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thu tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Thu tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Bryant Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range. #T1#
Thu connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thu.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Thu walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Thu throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith lands with a hook. Thu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thu with a hook.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Thu wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Thu avoids the head kick by Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith misses the jab.
Thu moves away from the strike by Smith.
Thu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Thu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thu throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Thu moves out of range of the strikes.
Thu moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Thu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Thu throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Thu throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Thu ducks down to avoid it.
Thu throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Thu has Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thu.
Thu 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.
Thu lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith taking a breather.
Thu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Thu lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Thu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Thu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Thu.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thu has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Thu closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thu misses with an elbow strike.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Thu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thu backwards. #T4#
Thu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Maung Maung Thu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thu struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Thu lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Thu.
Thu landing knees to the body.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Thu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Thu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thu tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thu wants to clinch.
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 Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thu scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Thu closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes.
Thu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thu trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Thu, against the ropes.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Thu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Thu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Smith is looking to control Thu's arms but Thu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
Thu throws an elbow that misses.
Thu tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Thu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thu can turn it around.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thu backwards.
Thu misses with an elbow strike.
Thu lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thu as Smith tries to tie him up.
Thu misses with a punch on the inside.
Thu takes a shot to the head.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Thu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thu trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Nice elbow from Thu.
Thu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Thu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Thu.
Thu lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Thu working Smith over with knees to the body.
Thu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith is working Thu over against the ropes.
Thu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Thu.
Thu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is looking to control Thu's arms but Thu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes. #T3#
Thu misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thu or not.
Thu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Thu scores with a shoulder strike.
Thu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thu throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Thu lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Thu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thu misses with a straight right.
Thu misses with a low kick.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maung Maung Thu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Thu throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thu avoids a kick to the body.
Thu tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Thu slips a straight right by Smith.
Thu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Thu takes one to the chin there.
Thu misses with a straight right.
A cross from Smith lands.
Thu misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith blocks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maung Maung Thu.
I think Smith 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bryant Smith!

Bryant Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: RH38     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Irrawaddy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith catches Irrawaddy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Irrawaddy slips a jab from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith throws a hook but Irrawaddy blocks it.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irrawaddy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Irrawaddy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith throws a push kick but Irrawaddy slaps the foot to one side.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Irrawaddy misses its target.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight right.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Irrawaddy misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Smith.
Irrawaddy lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
A jab from Irrawaddy finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith cracks Irrawaddy with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Irrawaddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irrawaddy throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Irrawaddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Irrawaddy connects with a looping right hand.
Irrawaddy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Irrawaddy as he checks the leg kick.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Irrawaddy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Irrawaddy swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Irrawaddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith throws a hook but Irrawaddy avoids it easily.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Irrawaddy checks it.
Irrawaddy takes one on the button.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy slips a straight right by Smith.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body.
Smith prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith pushes Irrawaddy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Irrawaddy.
Smith lands a right hand.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Irrawaddy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with some punches.
Smith presses Irrawaddy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Bryant Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irrawaddy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Irrawaddy fails to land.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Irrawaddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Irrawaddy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Irrawaddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irrawaddy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Irrawaddy moves his leg out of the way.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Irrawaddy.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Irrawaddy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irrawaddy moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A cross from Smith lands.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Irrawaddy digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head but Irrawaddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith cracks Irrawaddy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Smith throws a leg kick but Irrawaddy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Irrawaddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Irrawaddy down.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Irrawaddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Irrawaddy's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Irrawaddy fails to land with a series of punches.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Smith throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Irrawaddy should have avoided that one.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Irrawaddy lands with a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryant Smith!

Bryant Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: RH25     
Date:   May 22, 2019
#R1#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Silver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silver moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily.
Silver lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Silver checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith wants to clinch.#T1#
Smith throws a leg kick
and Silver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Silver tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Silver connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Silver counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a hook but Silver blocks it.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silver's hands.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Silver counters with a nice uppercut.
Silver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Silver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
It looked like Silver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver lands with an overhand left.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silver is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Silver counters with a head kick.
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 Anders Silver will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Silver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Silver takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silver slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silver.
Silver slips under a jab from Smith.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silver is looking to counter punch.
Silver misses the jab.
It looks like Silver has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Silver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Smith misses.
Silver is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab from Silver.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver moves out of range as Smith strikes.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Silver counters with a stiff right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Silver here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
A jab from Smith misses.
Silver checks a low kick from Smith.
Silver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anders Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Silver clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to push Silver away but Silver has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Silver presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silver prevents a body shot from Smith.
Silver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Silver misses with a body punch.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the ropes. #BC#
Silver manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Silver dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Silver throws a combination that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anders Silver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Silver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Silver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith catches Silver napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Silver crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Smith raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: UPF 4: Twenty     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Reynolds misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Reynolds has been cut.
Reynolds jabs at Smith's body.
Reynolds shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reynolds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reynolds.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
We've been told by Reynolds's head coaches at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Reynolds crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Reynolds back to his feet!#ROC2#
Reynolds is rocked!
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 kick misses from Reynolds.
Oh Reynolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Smith counters with a nice right hand that sends Reynolds toppling to the canvas! Reynolds scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smith finish him?!
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith rattles Reynolds with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Reynolds tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Smith dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Reynolds stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
After winning the bout, Bryant Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 28, 2019
#R1#
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Stevens has been cut.#TD#
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Stevens is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stevens trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Stevens works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Stevens is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Stevens's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Stevens is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily. #T1##SUB#
Stevens working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Stevens has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stevens looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Stevens looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Stevens goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smith is on top in guard. #T2#
Smith trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stevens looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Stevens quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stevens celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Stevens!
Joe Stevens decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

 
 
 
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