Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 53
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai avoids the body shot from Smith.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Chai sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith 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.
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Chai 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.#T1#
A big right from Chai misses.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.#KD2#
Chai staggers Smith with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Smith looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Chai in the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai counters with a body kick.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Smith.
Chai moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
A cross from Chai lands.#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Ngozi Chai should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
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.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Chai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Chai misses.
Smith misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Chai misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab. #T2#
Chai slips a jab from Smith.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a leg kick
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Chai throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chai 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.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith slips a straight right by Chai.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Chai was not able to check.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Smith.
Chai slips a jab from Smith.#T2#
Smith throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith checks a low kick from Chai.
Smith tries a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Good leg kick by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith scores with a head kick. Chai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Chai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Chai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith moves away from the strike by Chai.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith. #T1#
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Chai tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Chai's head back.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith slips a jab from Chai.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Chai looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Chai misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith lands a body shot. #T1#
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenny Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Smith misses.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Chai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#Jeez, Kenny Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chai staggers Smith with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Smith looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Chai is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ngozi Chai!
Ngozi Chai is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ngozi Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Kenny Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: STRIKE! 51
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Congo. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to clinch but Congo is having none of it.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Congo checks it well.
Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Smith.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Congo up against the cage.#BC#
Congo manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Congo misses its intended target.
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 thuds a left hand into Congo's body.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Congo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Congo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Congo is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Congo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Congo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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.
Congo misses with the head strike.
Congo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Congo.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Congo avoids it.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Congo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Congo.
Congo working aggressively here.
Congo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Congo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Congo prevents a body shot from Smith.
The referee is keeping an eye on Congo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Congo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Congo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Congo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a hook but Congo avoids it easily.
Congo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Congo takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith slips a straight right by Congo.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Congo misses.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Congo with an uppercut!
Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Congo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith slips a straight right by Congo.
Congo misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Congo throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Congo.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Congo is wise to it.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Congo cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Congo cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Congo misses with a hook.
Congo throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Congo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Congo misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Congo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Congo. #T1#
Good leg kick by Smith.
Congo 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.
Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Congo's knee but Congo avoids it well.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Congo lands a slapping body shot.
Congo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Congo ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Congo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Congo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Congo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Congo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
A shot in the inside from Congo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Congo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Congo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Smith.
Congo throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Congo.
Congo misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Congo tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Congo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Congo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenny Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Congo throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith lands with a cross.
Congo misses with a body shot.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Congo misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Congo misses with an uppercut.
Congo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Congo misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws out a counter right but Congo avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Congo.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Congo.
Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith cracks Congo with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Congo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Congo throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Congo.
Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Congo misses with a straight right.
Congo backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Congo misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Congo.
Congo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.
Congo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Congo up against the cage.
Smith with a knee to the head. #BC#
Congo breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Congo doesn't seem phased though.
Congo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Congo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Congo misses with a straight right.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Congo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Congo.#T2#
Congo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Congo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Congo circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Kenny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Congo with a hook.
Congo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Congo misses with a looping right.
Congo takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Congo throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Congo stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Congo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith blocks a head kick by Congo.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith throws a leg kick but Congo moved away.
Congo misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kenny Smith just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Congo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Congo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Congo misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Congo.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Congo lands an uppercut.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Congo.
Congo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Congo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo misses with a punch on the inside.
Congo misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Congo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Congo effectively controlling the action here.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith gets through Congo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Congo avoids it.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Congo.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Congo can't break the clinch.
Congo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Congo is defending well for now.
Congo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Congo scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Congo lands a right hand.
Roberto Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Congo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Congo's elbow.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Congo.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Congo is out of range.
Smith blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith tries to clinch but Congo moves out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick but Congo moved away.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Congo.
Congo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Congo controls his hands.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Congo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Congo.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Congo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Congo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Congo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Congo checks a leg kick nicely.
Congo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith jabs at Congo's body.
Congo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Congo walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith thuds a left hand into Congo's body.
Congo misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Congo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Congo takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Congo tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Kenny Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
Congo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Congo fails to land.
Congo misses with some punches.
Kenny Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo misses with the head strike. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Congo slows down the pace here.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo looking to stall.
Congo misses with some punches.
Congo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Congo misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Congo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: STRIKE! 48
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Congo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Congo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Congo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Congo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Congo moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Congo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Congo checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Congo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A big right from Smith misses.
Congo throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Congo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Congo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith cracks Congo with an open hand slap.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Congo moves away.#T1#
Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Congo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Congo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Congo throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith throws a low kick but Congo avoids it.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Congo throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith motions for Congo to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Smith misses.
Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith moves out of range as Congo strikes.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Congo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Congo misses with a straight left.
Congo keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Congo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range. #T2#
Smith tries to move into range but Congo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Congo cracks Smith with a good jab.
Congo blocks a low kick nicely.
Congo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith scores with a hook.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Congo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Congo punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Congo works the jab nicely.
Smith thuds a left hand into Congo's body.
Congo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith moves away from the strike by Congo.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Congo misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith slips a straight right by Congo.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Congo misses with a straight left.
Smith staying out of range there.
Congo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith'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#
Congo avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Congo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Congo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Congo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Congo.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Congo looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Congo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Congo misses the shot to the body.
Congo misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo slips under a jab.
Smith connects with a jab.
Congo misses with an uppercut.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Congo misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Congo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Congo strikes.#T1#
Congo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Congo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Congo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Congo throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Congo moves away and avoids it.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Congo throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Congo.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Congo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Congo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Congo checks a leg kick. #T2#
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Congo's front leg but catches the back leg as Congo tries to avoid it.
Congo takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith moves out of range as Congo strikes.
Congo misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Congo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Smith catches Congo right on the button with a cross.
Congo checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Congo coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Congo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Congo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Congo throws a shot to the body.
Congo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Congo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Congo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Congo scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Congo just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Congo. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Congo cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Congo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Congo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith scores with a jab. Congo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Congo.
Congo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo. #T1#
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Congo throws a body shot but no joy.
Congo slips a jab from Smith.
Congo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Congo is just out of range.
Congo jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Smith.
Congo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Congo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Congo. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Congo throws a leg kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith avoids the body shot from Congo.
Congo throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Congo throws out the jab.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Congo moved out of range.
Congo takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Congo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith lunges at Congo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Congo's hand.
Congo takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Congo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Congo connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Congo looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Congo 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.
Congo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Congo avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Congo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Congo throws a body shot but no joy.
Congo throws a shot to the body.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Congo misses the jab.
Smith throws a leg kick but Congo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Congo.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Congo.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Congo blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Congo throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids the body shot from Congo.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Congo misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Congo's knee momentarily.
A shot to the body from Congo misses
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Congo misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Congo thinking.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Congo ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Congo throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Congo misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Congo scores with a spinning back kick!
Congo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Congo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Congo's head.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Congo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Congo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Congo there.
Smith lands the left hand.
Congo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Congo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Congo jabs at Smith's body.
Congo throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Congo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Congo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Congo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberto Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith is looking to slow Congo down with leg kicks.
Congo misses with a straight left.
Congo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Congo throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Congo missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Congo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Congo.
Congo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Congo blocks it.
Congo lands with a shot to the body.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Congo's shoulder, as Congo tries to avoid the shot.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Congo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Roberto Congo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Congo throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Congo.
Congo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Congo ducks down to avoid it.
Congo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith cracks Congo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Congo misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith throws the left hand but Congo avoids the punch easily.
Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Congo throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Congo throws a body kick that misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Congo throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Congo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo.
Congo misses with a looping right.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Congo moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Jab by Smith.
Congo drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Congo misses with a kick to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Congo misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Congo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Congo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Congo was just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Congo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Congo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Congo throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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 leg kick that misses.
Smith throws a hook but Congo avoids it easily.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Congo.
Smith lands with a hook. Congo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Congo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Congo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith scores with a hook.
Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Roberto Congo 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.
Kenny Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: STRIKE! 45
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Bukaew.
Bukaew defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith slips a jab from Bukaew.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Bukaew misses.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Bukaew.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bukaew fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Bukaew's ribs.
Bukaew throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bukaew goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bukaew misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukaew misses with a body shot.
Bukaew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Bukaew shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bukaew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bukaew missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Bukaew misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Bukaew misses.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith tries to clinch up but Bukaew circles away and keeps his distance.
Bukaew swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
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.
Bukaew takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Bukaew swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bukaew misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukaew tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Bukaew lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Bukaew lands a lovely overhand right.
Bukaew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Bukaew with the inside leg kick.
Bukaew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Bukaew throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bukaew throws a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukaew misses with a wild body shot.
Smith slips a straight right by Bukaew.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bukaew misses with an uppercut.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bukaew tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Bukaew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Bukaew avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukaew is just out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Bukaew pushes him off.
Bukaew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bukaew throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Bukaew.
Bukaew clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukaew manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Bukaew dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bukaew misses with a low kick.
Smith checks a low kick from Bukaew.
Bukaew fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Bukaew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
A big right from Bukaew misses.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bukaew looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bukaew walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Bukaew throws a right hand that misses
and Bukaew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukaew throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Bukaew only half commits.
Smith takes a swing at Bukaew's ribcage but misses.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Bukaew steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Smith misses.
Bukaew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bukaew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith thows a leg kick but Bukaew checks it
and Bukaew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bukaew attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bukaew misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith throws out a counter right but Bukaew avoids it with no problem.
Bukaew connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bukaew throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bukaew throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Bukaew tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bukaew slips a jab from Smith.
Bukaew throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukaew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bukaew takes one to the side of the head.
Bukaew misses with a body shot
and Bukaew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Bukaew is predictable there
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Bukaew in his tracks momentarily.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Bukaew staying out of range there.
Bukaew appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Bukaew.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukaew.
Smith throws out a counter right but Bukaew avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Bukaew misses.
Bukaew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Bukaew throws a leg kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bukaew fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Bukaew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukaew.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bukaew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith lands a jab to Bukaew's midsection.
Smith avoids the head kick by Bukaew.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bukaew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bukaew misses with the body kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny 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!#R3#
Bukaew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Nice cross by Bukaew.
Bukaew scores with a nice head shot.
Bukaew moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Bukaew lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
Bukaew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bukaew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Bukaew.
Samart Bukaew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Bukaew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukaew works Smith's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a right hand that Bukaew ducks under and follows up with a left that Bukaew also avoids with ease.
Bukaew gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bukaew throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Bukaew misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bukaew finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Bukaew cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith lands a jab to Bukaew's midsection.
Bukaew lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bukaew throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith lands a nice hook to Bukaew's body. Bukaew takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bukaew throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Bukaew throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bukaew swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
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 check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Bukaew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bukaew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bukaew momentarily.
Bukaew lands a right hook to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Bukaew misses with a left hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
Smith misses with a hook
enabling Bukaew to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukaew works the jab nicely.
Bukaew looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukaew looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Bukaew connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Samart Bukaew did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Bukaew's leg but Bukaew calmly moves out of range.
Bukaew lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bukaew.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukaew misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Bukaew.
Bukaew misses with a low kick.
Bukaew blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukaew was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Bukaew checks a leg kick.
Bukaew just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
It looked like Bukaew was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Bukaew 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.
Samart Bukaew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Bukaew misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bukaew thinking.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith feints and then cracks Bukaew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bukaew down.
Bukaew moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith moves away from the strike by Bukaew.
Bukaew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bukaew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bukaew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bukaew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bukaew throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukaew backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot lands for Bukaew.#T2#
Bukaew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukaew throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Bukaew moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukaew keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bukaew takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bukaew tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Bukaew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukaew.
Smith catches Bukaew with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bukaew misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kenny Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Bukaew scores with a leg kick.
Bukaew throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Bukaew's ribs.
Bukaew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bukaew turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bukaew looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith slips a jab from Bukaew.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bukaew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bukaew moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith connects with the punch.
Bukaew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukaew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Bukaew is out of range.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Bukaew moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Kenny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a leg kick but Bukaew sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bukaew feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bukaew.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Bukaew checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Bukaew swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Smith misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukaew looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bukaew misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Bukaew chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
Bukaew misses with a head kick. #T2#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukaew is just out of range.
Bukaew appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Bukaew.
Bukaew with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bukaew looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bukaew checks the leg kick nicely 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!
Smith tries a low kick but Bukaew avoids it.
Bukaew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith checks a low kick from Bukaew.
Smith throws out a counter right but Bukaew avoids it with no problem.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Bukaew avoids it.
Bukaew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukaew is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bukaew blocks the low kick.
Bukaew connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Kenny Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: STRIKE! 42
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Congo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Congo misses with a double jab.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo tries to land a body kick
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Congo was not able to check.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Congo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Congo scores with a nice head shot.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Congo wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Congo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Congo settles back down.
Congo throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Congo with a nice cross.
Good work by Congo as he checks the leg kick.
Smith moves out of range as Congo strikes.
Congo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Congo throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Congo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Congo tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Congo moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Congo throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Congo.
Congo is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
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 telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Congo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Congo steps away.
A big left from Smith misses.
Congo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Congo scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Congo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Congo lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Congo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Congo.
Congo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Congo throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Congo throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Congo avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Congo moved away.
Congo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Congo's head.
Congo throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Congo tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Congo digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Congo throws a big shot that misses.
Congo throws a lazy uppercut
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Congo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Congo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Congo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Congo lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Congo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Congo steps away.
Nice defenses there by Congo.
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 Roberto Congo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Congo moves out of range of the strikes.
Congo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Congo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith swings for the body but Congo moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Congo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Congo ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Congo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Congo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith jabs Congo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Congo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook. Congo ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Congo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Congo ducks down to avoid it.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Congo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Congo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Congo blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Congo looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith moves forwards but Congo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Congo slips under a jab.
Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Congo thinking.
Congo throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Congo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a hook but Congo avoids it easily.
Congo throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Congo tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Congo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Congo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo.
Congo walks into a jab.
Congo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Congo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Congo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Congo in his tracks.
Congo misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Congo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Congo scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith wants to slow Congo down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Congo breaks from the clinch.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith lands the left hand.
Congo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Congo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Congo throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
A slow jab from Congo misses its intended target.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kenny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Congo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Congo motions for Smith to come forward. Congo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Congo.#T1#
Congo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Congo scores with a leg kick.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith works Congo's body with a nice hook.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Congo is out of range.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Congo.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Congo throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Congo throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith tries to stall but Congo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Congo lands a right hand.
Congo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Congo stalling against the cage.
Congo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Congo blocking some punches.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Congo has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Congo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Congo breaks the clinch.
Congo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Congo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Congo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Congo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: STRIKE! 38
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Bukaew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bukaew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bukaew defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew is having none of it.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Bukaew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Samart Bukaew has been cut.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Bukaew counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukaew fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt 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.
Bukaew misses with a looping left.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws the left hand but Bukaew avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukaew throws a head punch that misses.
Bukaew misses with a punch to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Bukaew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Bukaew lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bukaew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bukaew wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Bukaew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bukaew bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bukaew throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukaew takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukaew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukaew lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Bukaew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bukaew slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bukaew looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith sizes up Bukaew with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bukaew sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch lands to the side of Bukaew 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukaew manages to avoid it.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith staying out of range there.
Bukaew misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes a swing at Bukaew's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a hook
and Bukaew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bukaew throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
It looks like Bukaew has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bukaew misses with a body kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew is having none of it.
It looked like Bukaew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukaew lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Bukaew lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Bukaew uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith tries to clinch up but Bukaew circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Smith catches Bukaew right on the button with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukaew misses with a hook.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith tries to clinch there but Bukaew circles away.
Bukaew scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
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 Samart Bukaew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew'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 misses with a double jab
and Bukaew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bukaew missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukaew 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.
Bukaew slips a straight right by Smith.
Bukaew takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bukaew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Bukaew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bukaew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith tests Bukaew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bukaew chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukaew misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bukaew.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukaew blocks a jab.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Bukaew moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Good leg kick by Bukaew.
Bukaew lands the left hand.
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Bukaew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Bukaew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bukaew scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bukaew with a nice calf kick.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukaew fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Bukaew swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Bukaew throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Bukaew misses its intended target.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukaew.
Bukaew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bukaew slips a jab 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!
Bukaew moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Bukaew connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Bukaew slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Bukaew had a free shot at his head there.
Bukaew lands a jab to the nose.
Bukaew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Bukaew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a straight right.
As Smith backs away, Bukaew returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukaew connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bukaew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Bukaew with a nice calf kick.
Bukaew throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Bukaew dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Bukaew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bukaew walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Bukaew swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Bukaew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bukaew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bukaew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukaew scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith blocks a head kick by Bukaew.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Bukaew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bukaew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Smith.
Samart Bukaew is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Bukaew.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith slips under a jab.
Bukaew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Smith forces Bukaew back against the cage and clinches.
Bukaew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Bukaew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bukaew is defending well for now.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Bukaew blocks it.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukaew.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bukaew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Bukaew in his tracks for a moment.
Smith stalls.
Bukaew throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Bukaew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bukaew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Bukaew scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Bukaew blocks it.
Bukaew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukaew.
Bukaew has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Bukaew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukaew scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Bukaew 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!
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Bukaew feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Bukaew keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bukaew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukaew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Bukaew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukaew is just out of range.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Bukaew throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bukaew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Bukaew clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Bukaew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Bukaew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukaew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bukaew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bukaew under the eye.
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Bukaew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukaew scores with a shot to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Bukaew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukaew chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Bukaew catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukaew cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bukaew lands a right hook to the body.
Bukaew tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Bukaew pushes him off.
Samart Bukaew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
A jab from Bukaew finds it's way through Smith's defenses. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bukaew fails to land.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Bukaew blocks it.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bukaew up against the cage.
Bukaew avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body. #BC#
Bukaew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Bukaew slips the punch.
Bukaew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bukaew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bukaew throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Bukaew only half commits. #T2#
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukaew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukaew is looking to counter punch.
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bukaew lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Bukaew.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukaew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bukaew.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bukaew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukaew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bukaew throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bukaew.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
Bukaew lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Bukaew moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Bukaew had his way with Kenny Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Bukaew tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukaew avoids the body shot from Smith.
A good leg kick by Bukaew.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Bukaew had a free shot at his head there.
A jab lands there for Bukaew.
Smith lunges at Bukaew with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bukaew's hand.
Smith tries to clinch
and Bukaew counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bukaew looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Bukaew keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Bukaew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Bukaew moved out of range.
Bukaew scores with a jab.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Bukaew's shoulder, as Bukaew tries to avoid the shot.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bukaew.
Kenny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukaew scores with a nice head shot.
Bukaew scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bukaew misses with a hook.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith slips a jab from Bukaew.
Bukaew lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Bukaew and pushes him back against the cage.
Bukaew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukaew avoids it.
Bukaew managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Bukaew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bukaew managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Bukaew managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Bukaew avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Bukaew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bukaew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bukaew avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Bukaew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bukaew avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
A short right from Bukaew.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Bukaew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bukaew, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Bukaew!
Samart Bukaew retains his middleweight title!
Samart Bukaew thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kenny Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: STRIKE! 35
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Elizondo throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Elizondo.
Elizondo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Elizondo scores with a body shot.
Elizondo walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Elizondo takes one to the chin there.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Elizondo takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Elizondo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Elizondo walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Elizondo lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Elizondo throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Elizondo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Elizondo.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elizondo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith with a jab.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Elizondo misses.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Smith connects with a right hand. Elizondo shakes it off.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Elizondo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elizondo on the side of the head.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Elizondo's head but Elizondo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Elizondo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Elizondo moved out of range.
It seemed like Elizondo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a jab when Elizondo was well out of range.
Smith staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a hook but Elizondo blocks it.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a hook.
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elizondo.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith lands with a straight right. Elizondo didn't see that one coming.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Elizondo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elizondo.
Smith throws a hook but Elizondo blocks it.
Elizondo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elizondo's sensitive parts.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Smith scores with the left hand. Elizondo knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith connects with a right hand. Elizondo shakes it off.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elizondo.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith backing away here, and Elizondo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Elizondo. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elizondo lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Good shot there by Smith.#T1#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Elizondo punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Elizondo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elizondo tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks 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.
Smith connects with a jab.
Elizondo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Elizondo lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith throws a jab when Elizondo was well out of range.
Smith misses with a hook. Elizondo ducked under it nicely.
Elizondo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Elizondo coming out on top.
Smith avoids the body shot from Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Elizondo backs away looking to recover.
Smith cracks Elizondo with an open hand slap.#T2#
Elizondo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Elizondo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Elizondo blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elizondo.
Smith lands a nice hook to Elizondo's body. Elizondo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elizondo doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elizondo momentarily.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Elizondo throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smith throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
Gaizka Elizondo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Elizondo counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elizondo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Elizondo throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elizondo.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Elizondo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elizondo blocks a jab.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Elizondo moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Elizondo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Elizondo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses.
Elizondo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith lands with a straight right. Elizondo didn't see that one coming.
Elizondo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Elizondo backs away looking to recover.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Elizondo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith walks into a jab.
Elizondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 lazy jab quite easily.
Elizondo scores with a punch to the head.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A big right from Smith misses.
Elizondo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Elizondo.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elizondo 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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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.
Smith misses the jab.
Elizondo throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Elizondo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Elizondo checks a low kick from Smith.
Elizondo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

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 Kenny Smith.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Kenny Smith!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Kenny Smith!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Kenny Smith!

Kenny Smith wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Kenny 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.
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: STRIKE! 32
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Smith looks to throw the jab but Bukaew is out of range.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Bukaew lands with a good body shot.
Bukaew throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bukaew misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Bukaew.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukaew was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Bukaew throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Bukaew is out of range.
Bukaew flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bukaew counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukaew connects with a crisp jab.
Bukaew misses with a body shot.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Bukaew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukaew lands with a shot to the body.
Bukaew listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Bukaew slips a jab from Smith.
Bukaew lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Bukaew lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Bukaew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Smith avoids the body shot from Bukaew.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Bukaew keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bukaew fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bukaew swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
A nice leg kick from Bukaew, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bukaew thumps Smith with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bukaew.
Bukaew 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukaew misses with a looping left.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bukaew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Bukaew takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bukaew throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Bukaew only half commits. #T2#
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Bukaew misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Bukaew throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Bukaew misses with a straight right.
Bukaew throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Bukaew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Bukaew moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukaew.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bukaew misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Bukaew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Bukaew manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukaew throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukaew lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bukaew throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Bukaew swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Bukaew dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bukaew throws a head kick that misses.
Bukaew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukaew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bukaew slips under a jab.
Bukaew scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice jab there from Bukaew.
Bukaew misses with a straight right.
Bukaew swings for the body but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Bukaew tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bukaew.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukaew. #BC2#
Bukaew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bukaew moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukaew tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Bukaew thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukaew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bukaew throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bukaew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Bukaew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Bukaew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bukaew.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Bukaew.
Good standup being displayed there by Bukaew as he connects with a hook.
Bukaew scores with a decent looking hook.
Bukaew with a nice calf kick.
Bukaew lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a jab when Bukaew was well out of range.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bukaew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Bukaew counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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.
Bukaew throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Bukaew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukaew swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Bukaew tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Smith wants to clinch up but Bukaew keeps it at a distance.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukaew misses with a right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukaew.
Smith catches Bukaew with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith backing away here, and Bukaew unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bukaew misses with a straight left.
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.
Bukaew lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
That kick from Bukaew tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith cracks Bukaew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bukaew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Bukaew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukaew throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith defending well as Bukaew loads up on a big left hand.
Bukaew moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Samart Bukaew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukaew throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Bukaew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Bukaew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bukaew looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tests Bukaew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bukaew throws a leg kick that misses.
Bukaew throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukaew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Bukaew avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bukaew connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Bukaew working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
Bukaew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bukaew fails to land.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Bukaew misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith looking to stall. #BC2#
Bukaew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Bukaew throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bukaew slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Bukaew moves away and avoids it.
Bukaew keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukaew loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Bukaew throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Bukaew scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bukaew misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Bukaew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bukaew to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bukaew.
Smith feints and then cracks Bukaew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bukaew down.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Bukaew misses with a leg kick.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bukaew works the jab nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Bukaew misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukaew throws out the jab.
Bukaew throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Bukaew cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bukaew misses with a body kick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Samart Bukaew just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Smith slips a straight right by Bukaew.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Bukaew checks it.
Bukaew looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bukaew can pounce on him.
Bukaew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Bukaew thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Bukaew attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Bukaew pushes him off.
Bukaew looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bukaew checks it well.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukaew manages to avoid it.
Bukaew misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Bukaew throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bukaew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bukaew appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the body.
Samart Bukaew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bukaew on the side of the head.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bukaew.
Bukaew fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukaew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bukaew swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bukaew! But no joy.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukaew.
Bukaew tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Bukaew throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith tries to clinch up but Bukaew circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bukaew swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bukaew misses the jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukaew.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Bukaew connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bukaew.
Bukaew throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukaew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Bukaew misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Bukaew was just out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Bukaew strikes.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Bukaew keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Bukaew misses.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Bukaew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Bukaew will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bukaew blocks a leg kick.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Bukaew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Bukaew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukaew misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith backing away here, and Bukaew unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Bukaew dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew is having none of it.
Bukaew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bukaew 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.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Bukaew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith jabs at Bukaew's body.
Bukaew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith tries to move into range but Bukaew moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bukaew is able to avoid easily.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bukaew.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukaew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Bukaew throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a low kick but Bukaew moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukaew.
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.
Bukaew lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.#T1#
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bukaew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bukaew slips a straight right by Smith.
Bukaew scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Smith misses.
Bukaew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Kenny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a hook to the side of Bukaew's head but Bukaew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukaew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Bukaew pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Bukaew settles back down.
Nice jab there from Bukaew.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukaew.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Bukaew moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Bukaew scores with a leg kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukaew.
Bukaew only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Bukaew with an uppercut!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukaew connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bukaew 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 telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Bukaew throws a body kick that misses.
Smith wants to clinch up but Bukaew keeps it at a distance.
Bukaew slips under a jab from Smith.
Bukaew only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Bukaew, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bukaew throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bukaew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith punishes Bukaew's body with a nice straight punch.
Bukaew lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bukaew checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bukaew! But no joy.

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 Kenny Smith.
I think Bukaew has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Bukaew!
Samart Bukaew is the new middleweight champion!
Samart Bukaew decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Kenny Smith had this to say: 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: STRIKE! 29
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hopson. That one must have hurt.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopson scrambles back to his feet.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Hopson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopson misses with a body kick.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopson connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hopson.
Hopson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith moves out of range as Hopson throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
Smith throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
Smith wants to slow Hopson down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopson misses with a body shot.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopson can pounce on him.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopson throws out the jab.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Hopson tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Hopson misses with a low kick.
Smith cracks Hopson with an open hand slap.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Hopson moved away.
It seemed like Hopson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Hopson tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson. #T2#
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Hopson lands.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopson at a distance.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Hopson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopson.
Donk. Smith catches Hopson right on the button with a cross.
Hopson is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopson.
Hopson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Hopson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson staying out of range there.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Hopson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A jab from Hopson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny 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 misses with the body kick
enabling Hopson to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Hopson seems unphased.
Smith throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
Hopson walks into a jab.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopson off the cage and back into range.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Hopson 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.
Hopson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopson scores with a leg kick.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Hopson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopson is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Nice body kick from Hopson.
Hopson needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopson checks it well.
Hopson misses with a body kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopson can do to turn this around?
Hopson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Hopson throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith is looking to clinch but Hopson is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopson, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopson.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Hopson.
Hopson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopson lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopson.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hopson saw that one coming.#T2#
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith throws a push kick but Hopson slaps the foot to one side.
Hopson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith misses the jab.
It seemed like Hopson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Hopson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hopson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopson. That snapped Smith's head back.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith throws a push kick but Hopson slaps the foot to one side.
Hopson misses with a body shot.
Hopson throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopson misses the body punch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hopson slips under a jab from Smith.
Hopson blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Hopson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopson slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Hopson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left 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.
Jab from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopson misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Hopson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hopson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopson misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith moves out of range as Hopson throws a body kick.
Hopson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Hopson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Hopson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Hopson moved away.
Hopson lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Hopson throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopson.
Hopson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopson is looking to land body kicks.
Hopson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith moves out of range as Hopson throws a body kick.
Smith defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith blocks a jab.#T2#
Smith avoids the body shot from Hopson.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith connects with a right hand. Hopson shakes it off.
Smith throws a right and a left that Hopson avoids nicely.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Hopson looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith jabs Hopson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopson throws a body kick that misses.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson lands an overhand right.
Hopson moves away from the strike by Smith.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hopson - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hopson. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Hopson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kenny Smith did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Hopson walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Hopson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Smith has Hopson up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Hopson trying to land knees to the body.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith has Hopson pushed against the cage.
Hopson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopson is defending well for now.
Hopson tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Hopson shrugs off. #BC2#
Hopson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopson misses with a low kick.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith swinging wildly here. #T2#
Smith throws the left hand but Hopson avoids the punch easily.
Hopson loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith slips under a jab from Hopson.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Hopson connects with a leg kick.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Hopson lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Hopson throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Hopson only half commits.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopson. That did some damage!
Hopson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith moves out of range as Hopson throws a body kick.
Hopson wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopson.
Hopson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith moves out of range as Hopson throws a body kick.
Hopson throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Hopson moves out of range easily.
Hopson throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith wants to clinch.
Hopson defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Hopson off balance momentarily.
Jacob Hopson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a hook. Hopson ducked under it nicely.
Hopson misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Hopson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopson tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Hopson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Hopson's belly button to the back.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopson's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Hopson misses its intended target.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopson takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Hopson scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left lands for Smith.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick from Smith. #T2#
Smith throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith misses with a hook.
Hopson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopson throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith moves away from the strike by Hopson.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hopson.
Smith tests Hopson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hopson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopson. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenny Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith misses with an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:47

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

Event: STRIKE! 27
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Smith lands the left hand.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
It seemed like Kowalkiewicz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kowalkiewicz slips the punch.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz clinches.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Kowalkiewicz's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Smith.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees 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!
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Kowalkiewicz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Smith working Kowalkiewicz over with knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kowalkiewicz looks winded!
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz 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 Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Kowalkiewicz's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range.
Smith throws the left hand but Kowalkiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Kowalkiewicz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Kowalkiewicz misses its intended target.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalkiewicz can do to turn this around?
A jab from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Smith walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith sets himself, and Kowalkiewicz steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalkiewicz feints a counter leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kowalkiewicz.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Smith.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kowalkiewicz takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kowalkiewicz or not.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith works on Kowalkiewicz's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalkiewicz is breathing heavily.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith cracks Kowalkiewicz with a nice body shot.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Smith tests Kowalkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith clobbers Kowalkiewicz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalkiewicz wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith closes the distance and catches Kowalkiewicz with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Kowalkiewicz is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Kowalkiewicz is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Kowalkiewicz is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Smith takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Kenny Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: STRIKE! 24
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurosaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Smith misses.
Kurosaki tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
A good leg kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki 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.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Kurosaki tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a head kick that Kurosaki semi-blocks.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurosaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the liver by Kurosaki. Beautiful body shot.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kurosaki is avoiding it.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurosaki tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Smith lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Kurosaki - just one landing.
Smith thows a leg kick but Kurosaki checks it
and Kurosaki counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith punishes Kurosaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Kurosaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to clinch up but Kurosaki keeps it at a distance.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch lands to the side of Kurosaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Kurosaki gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kurosaki up against the cage.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurosaki. #BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Kurosaki checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosaki 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 throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurosaki. Kurosaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith digs a good body shot into Kurosaki's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Kurosaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Kurosaki throws a shot to the body.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Kurosaki off balance momentarily.
Kurosaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kurosaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Smith forces Kurosaki back against the cage and clinches.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slowing the pace effectively.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurosaki avoids the damage to the body.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
Smith stalls.
Kurosaki is working Smith over against the cage.#T2#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Kurosaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith works on Kurosaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Kurosaki lands a nice elbow.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Kurosaki.
Knees to the body from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ichigho Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Kurosaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kurosaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith backing away here, and Kurosaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Kurosaki.
Smith wants to clinch up but Kurosaki keeps it at a distance.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kurosaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Kurosaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith looks to land a combination but Kurosaki avoids it well.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kurosaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kurosaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kurosaki is avoiding it.
Smith cracks Kurosaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kurosaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
An inside leg kick lands from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki walks into a left hand.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back 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!
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Smith blocks the body kick. #T2#
Kurosaki jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurosaki jabs at Smith's body.
Jab by Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Kurosaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith thuds his right hand into Kurosaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kurosaki takes one to the side of the head.
Kurosaki 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.

That was a close round but Kenny Smith did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Kurosaki slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Kurosaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith checks a leg kick.#T1#
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith wants to clinch but Kurosaki slips to the side
and Kurosaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith scores with the left hand. Kurosaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Smith misses.
Kurosaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Kurosaki down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosaki.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Kurosaki punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Smith clobbers Kurosaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kurosaki will feel that in the morning.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Kurosaki throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Kurosaki lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurosaki wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurosaki momentarily.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Smith wants to clinch.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith clobbers Kurosaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ichigho Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurosaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith throws a push kick but Kurosaki slaps the foot to one side.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kurosaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurosaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Kurosaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurosaki's head.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Kurosaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kurosaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith cracks Kurosaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurosaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurosaki. That did some damage!
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurosaki scores with a nice strike.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurosaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a combination. Kurosaki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenny Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Kurosaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Kurosaki tries to avoid it. #CL#
Smith forces Kurosaki back against the cage and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: STRIKE! 21
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Smith tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Barbosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Barbosa pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbosa into the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbosa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Smith has Barbosa pressed against the cage.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith working Barbosa over with knees to the body.
Barbosa looks winded!
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barbosa effectively controlling the action here.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Barbosa just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbosa avoids the damage to the body.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Barbosa, against the cage.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Barbosa tries to tie him up.
Barbosa has Smith pushed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbosa can pounce on him.
Smith scores with a hook.
Barbosa wants to clinch.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa. #T1#
Smith lands a right hand.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Smith scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Junior Barbosa has been cut.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Barbosa looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Barbosa.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Barbosa improves position.
Barbosa misses with an elbow over the top.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barbosa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Smith has Barbosa pressed against the cage.
Barbosa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barbosa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Barbosa tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Barbosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot. #T1##CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Barbosa won't want to take too many of those.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body. #T2#
Barbosa tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Barbosa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbosa's face.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##CL#
Smith clinches.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barbosa trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Barbosa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbosa avoids the damage to the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbosa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbosa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Barbosa.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch 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 lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Smith trying to stall but Barbosa improves his position.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Barbosa's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barbosa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith had his way with Junior Barbosa in that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick.
A left lands for Smith.
Barbosa swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Barbosa 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 with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith moves away from the strike by Barbosa. #T1#
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barbosa.
Barbosa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Barbosa cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Barbosa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barbosa throws an elbow but misses.
Smith is looking to control Barbosa's arms but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage. #T2#
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Barbosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Junior Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Barbosa tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barbosa throws an elbow but misses.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Kenny Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:44
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:44
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Kenny Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: STRIKE! 18
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Barbosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Barbosa rushes Smith and presses him up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Smith misses with some punches.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is looking to control Barbosa's arms but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes. #T2#
Smith wants to stall.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbosa's face.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barbosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barbosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Barbosa swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from Smith tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Barbosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa throws an elbow that misses.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Barbosa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Barbosa won't want to take too many of those.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barbosa takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kenny Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith'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.#R3#
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the ropes.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa blocks the elbow strike.
The referee calls for Barbosa to work.
Smith lands an elbow just above Barbosa 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa. #T1#
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbosa pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Smith has Barbosa pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barbosa misses with an elbow strike.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbosa looking to stall.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Barbosa. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Smith. #CUT2#It looks like Junior Barbosa has been cut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Smith tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Barbosa effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Smith pushes Barbosa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Smith trying to stall but Barbosa improves his position.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Barbosa tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Barbosa into the ropes.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Smith misses with some punches.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a hook.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
That kick from Smith tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Smith.
Barbosa tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbosa.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Smith lands an elbow just above Barbosa 's eye.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Smith.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Junior Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Barbosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kenny Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith scores with a hook.
Barbosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Smith tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands 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 stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Barbosa 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.#T1#
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa 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. #CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse.
Barbosa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Smith cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Smith.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Smith.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target. #CL2#
Barbosa instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Barbosa darts in and clinches Smith up against the ropes.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. #T1#
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Junior Barbosa has been cut.#BC2#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Smith cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Junior Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbosa is working Smith over against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Barbosa tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Barbosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Barbosa throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Smith taking a breather.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Barbosa 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, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Kenny Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Junior Barbosa!
Junior Barbosa is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Junior Barbosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kenny Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Elizondo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Smith throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elizondo. Elizondo obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a lovely overhand right.
Elizondo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elizondo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Elizondo.
Smith lands with a cross.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Elizondo's head back.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Elizondo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elizondo on the side of the head.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elizondo defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo with a nice calf kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith thows a body kick. Elizondo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Elizondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Elizondo working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elizondo avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Elizondo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Elizondo is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elizondo has his back to the ropes.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Elizondo tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Elizondo stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith working Elizondo over with knees to the body.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Elizondo is keeping busy.
Smith is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Elizondo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Elizondo is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Elizondo into the ropes.
Elizondo is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Elizondo.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Elizondo is keeping busy.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Elizondo saw it coming and moves away.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elizondo scores with a leg kick.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elizondo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Elizondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Elizondo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Elizondo lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick but Elizondo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Elizondo throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 series of punches but Elizondo avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elizondo.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Elizondo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Elizondo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Elizondo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elizondo throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith checks a low kick from Elizondo.
Elizondo moves out of range of the body kick.
Elizondo connects with a leg kick.
Elizondo throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elizondo's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
A little jabbing left from Elizondo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Smith misses the 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 takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith throws a push kick but Elizondo slaps the foot to one side.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
And Elizondo responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with a hook.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elizondo on the side of the head.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
Smith moves out of range as Elizondo strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A combination from Elizondo does no damage.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Nice jab there from Elizondo.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Elizondo circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Smith connects with a right hand. Elizondo shakes it off.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Elizondo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Elizondo takes a shot to the head.
Smith prevents Elizondo from breaking the clinch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elizondo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Elizondo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is controlling Elizondo's neck. Smith unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Elizondo goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his middleweight title!
Kenny Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Gaizka Elizondo stepped up to the mic, saying 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: STRIKE! 6
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Smith misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Smith rushes Kurosaki and presses him up against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurosaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kurosaki can pounce on him.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Kurosaki seems unphased.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Kurosaki gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #T1#
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Kurosaki blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kurosaki landing knees to the body.
Kurosaki 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 Kurosaki can turn it around.
Smith lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Kurosaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Kurosaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith avoiding damage as Kurosaki throws knees to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kurosaki tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Kurosaki lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Nice shot by Kurosaki.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Kurosaki, against the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Kurosaki in his tracks for a moment.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Kurosaki against the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Kurosaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Kurosaki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Kurosaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki blocks the body kick.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Kurosaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurosaki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurosaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Kurosaki back into the ropes.
Kurosaki is pushing Smith up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kurosaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Kurosaki's head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith stalling.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Smith gets through Kurosaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurosaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Kurosaki's ribcage. Kurosaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurosaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosakis head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kurosaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kurosaki is breathing heavily.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurosaki on the side of the head. #ROC#Kurosaki is rocked!
Kurosaki drops his guard momentarily, allowing Smith to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Kurosaki! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Smith takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Kenny Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: STRIKE! 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurosaki doesn't seem phased though.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurosaki.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Kurosaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Kurosaki throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurosaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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 Kurosaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kurosaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Kurosaki off balance momentarily.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith. #T1#
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Kurosaki's defenses.
Smith throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Kurosaki's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Kurosaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kurosaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kurosaki gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kurosaki is stalling here.
Kurosaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kurosaki leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith tries a body shot but Kurosaki blocks it.
A short left from Smith.
Kurosaki looking to stall.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Kurosaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Kurosaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Kurosaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurosaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Kurosaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Kurosaki is rocked!
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki glances at the clock... BAM! Smith nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kurosaki crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kurosaki is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kenny Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 1
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Kurosaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Kurosaki finds it's target.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurosaki jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurosaki blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a body kick.
A big right from Kurosaki misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurosaki is defending well for now.
Smith just leaning against Kurosaki, taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith working aggressively here.
Kurosaki lands a body shot.
Kurosaki throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Smith takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith moves out of range as Kurosaki throws a body kick.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Kurosaki forces Smith back against the ropes and clinches.
Kurosaki can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Kurosaki blocks it. #BC2#
Kurosaki manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Smith misses. #CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the ropes by Kurosaki. Kurosaki maintains the clinch.
A short right from Kurosaki.
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!
Kurosaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smith avoiding damage as Kurosaki throws knees to the body. #T2#
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Kurosaki lands a left hand.
Kurosaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the ropes.
Kurosaki 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 Kurosaki can turn it around.#BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurosaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Kurosaki pushes Smith back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kurosaki working hard to break the clinch.
Kurosaki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ichigho Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Kurosaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurosaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Smith darts in and clinches Kurosaki up against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kurosaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki lands with a right to the head.
Kurosaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith pushes Kurosaki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurosaki lands a nice elbow.
Kenny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kurosaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kurosaki looking to stall.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Kurosaki missing with knees to the body.
Kurosaki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith misses with some punches.
Kurosaki is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosaki has his back to the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Kurosaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurosaki presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kurosaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kurosaki lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kurosaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurosaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurosaki trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kurosaki into the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurosaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ichigho Kurosaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to work over Kurosaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ichigho Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith'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#
Kurosaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Kurosaki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kurosaki cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Kurosaki is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Kurosaki pushes Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kurosaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kurosaki.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kurosaki clinches with his opponent.
Kurosaki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kurosaki is working Smith over against the ropes.
Kurosaki lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Kurosaki tries to tie him up.
Kurosaki leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kurosaki wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kurosaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Kurosaki.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kurosaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ichigho Kurosaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kurosaki is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurosaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith digs a right hand into Kurosaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosaki's gas tank. #T2##BC2#
Kurosaki manages to break the clinch.
Ichigho Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Smith clinches.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ichigho Kurosaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kurosaki 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichigho Kurosaki!
Ichigho Kurosaki is the new middleweight champion!
Ichigho Kurosaki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Kenny Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: H33
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yalixqua on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Yalixqua as he connects with a hook.
Yalixqua connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Yalixqua thinks about the counter body kick.
Yalixqua slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Yalixqua is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.#T1#
Smith throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Yalixqua.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yalixqua blocks a jab.
Yalixqua throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yalixqua dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Yalixqua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yalixqua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yalixqua misses the jab.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yalixqua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yalixqua connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith tries to land a front kick but Yalixqua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yalixqua has time to react.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Yalixqua appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Smith misses with a low kick.
Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yalixqua misses with a straight right.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#That has opened up Iaspero Yalixqua's cut even more.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Yalixqua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yalixqua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yalixqua lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Yalixqua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand.
Yalixqua lands with a right hand.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith backing away here, and Yalixqua unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith wants to clinch
and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Yalixqua misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Yalixqua throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Smith throws a leg kick but Yalixqua checks it.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yalixqua. That's going to slow Smith down.
Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yalixqua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Smith throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yalixqua doesn't seem bothered though.
Yalixqua digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Yalixqua avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Iaspero Yalixqua just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Jab from Yalixqua.
A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target.
Yalixqua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.
Smith cracks Yalixqua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses the jab.
Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around?
Smith slips under a jab from Yalixqua.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Smith lands an overhand right.
Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a low kick but Yalixqua avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith had his way with Iaspero Yalixqua in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Yalixqua throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
A solid body kick from Yalixqua. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut.
Yalixqua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Smith. #T1#
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Yalixqua.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Yalixqua presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Yalixqua stalling the fight.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yalixqua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes.
Yalixqua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #T2#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yalixquas head.
Yalixqua tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yalixqua pushes Smith back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Yalixqua is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Yalixqua into the ropes.
Yalixqua missing with knees to the body.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua blocks an uppercut.
Yalixqua is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Yalixqua into the ropes.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iaspero Yalixqua.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: H29
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Lawrence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawrence throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lawrence.
Lawrence works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lawrence thinking.
Smith defending well as Lawrence loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lawrence wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lawrence wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Lawrence looks winded!
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith presses Lawrence against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand.
A short left from Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. #T1#
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lawrence in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lawrence in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Lawrence takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith. #T2#
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith. #ROC#Lawrence is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Lawrence takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith creates a bit of distance and cracks Lawrence with a big uppercut! Lawrence goes down! The referee pushes Smith away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Lawrence make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Smith takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his welterweight title!
Kenny Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: H24
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carretero walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Carretero avoids a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Carretero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carretero.
Nice shot by Smith.
Carretero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carretero scrambles back to his feet.
Carretero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Carretero.
A low kick lands for Carretero.
Smith cracks Carretero with a good jab.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Carretero walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith tries a low kick but Carretero avoids it.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Carretero counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Carretero counters with a stiff right hand.
Carretero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carretero at a distance.
Smith misses with a hook. Carretero ducked under it nicely.
Carretero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carretero.
Carretero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carretero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carretero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Carretero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carretero.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carretero ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a push kick but Carretero slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Carretero counters with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Smith catches Carretero right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Carretero moved away.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Carretero is just out of range.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Carretero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carretero moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carretero.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith'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 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carretero is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Carretero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carretero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Carretero off balance momentarily.
Smith slips under a jab from Carretero.
A big left from Smith misses.
Carretero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith jabs Carretero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carretero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Carretero misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Carretero does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Smith.
Carretero walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Carretero moved out of range.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carretero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Carretero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carretero cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carretero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carretero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Carretero throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith punishes Carretero's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Carretero will feel that in the morning.
Smith motions for Carretero to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carretero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carretero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carretero slips a jab from Smith.
Carretero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith is looking to chop away at Carretero's legs.
Carretero with a jab.
A good leg kick by Carretero.
Carretero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Carretero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Carretero misses.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Carretero counters with a nice uppercut.
Carretero checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Carretero walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Carretero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carretero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carretero moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Carretero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Carretero is out of range.
Smith works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith tries a low kick but Carretero avoids it.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carretero can do to turn this around?
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Carretero walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Carretero moves away and avoids it.
Carretero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Carretero saw that one coming.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carretero.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carretero throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith backing away here, and Carretero unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carretero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carretero appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith tests Carretero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carretero on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Smith scores with a kick 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!
Carretero motions for Smith to come forward. Carretero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Carretero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carretero counters with a straight right hand.
Smith slips under a jab from Carretero.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carretero.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Carretero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Carretero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Carretero counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Carretero with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Carretero flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Smith looks for the body kick but Carretero saw that one coming.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carretero on the side of the head.
Carretero swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Carretero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carretero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A lazy left from Carretero finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carretero with the inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith tests Carretero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that 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!
Carretero moves out of range of the strikes.
CristÃ³foro Carretero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Carretero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Carretero settles back down.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Carretero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carretero 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.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carretero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Carretero's shoulder, as Carretero tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Carretero lands.
Carretero throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Carretero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Carretero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Carretero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith with a jab.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Smith lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carretero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Carretero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Carretero throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carretero at a distance.
Smith throws a body punch but Carretero moves out of range.
Smith sizes up Carretero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith tests Carretero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Carretero is out of range.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Carretero avoids it.
Smith misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith had his way with CristÃ³foro Carretero in that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carretero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Good shot there by Smith.
Carretero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carretero scrambles back to his feet.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carretero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Carretero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carretero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Carretero looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carretero throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Carretero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carretero misses with a leg kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carretero.
Carretero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carretero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Carretero misses with a hook
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
letting Carretero counter with a right hand.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Carretero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carretero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Carretero looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Carretero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Carretero is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carretero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carretero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Carretero throws a head kick that misses.
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 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carretero.
Smith lands with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Kenny Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: H22
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Chang lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Chang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Chang misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Chang backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
Chang is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Chang.
Chang lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Chang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith avoids the body shot from Chang.
Good exchange - Chang coming out on top.
Nice body kick there by Chang.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chang misses with a right hand
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Chang.
Chang throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Chang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Chang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chang scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Kenny Smith's cut even more.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
It appears Chang was looking to counter with a kick there.
A solid body kick from Chang.
Chang is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Chang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Chang steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Chang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chang lands a jab to the nose.
A jab lands there for Chang.
Chang throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chang's knee momentarily.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
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.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith counters with a big uppercut that drops Chang 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 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Kenny Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: H15
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Louis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tom Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Louis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Louis swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Louis misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Louis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Louis 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.
Louis throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tom Louis has been cut.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Louis misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith jabs at Louis's body.
Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#T1#
Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Louis throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Louis was not able to check.
Louis throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Louis.
Louis throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Louis.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith moves out of range as Louis strikes.
Louis lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Louis.
We've been informed that Louis 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.#CL2#
Louis closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Louis.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Louis missing with knees to the body.
Louis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Louis throws an elbow that misses.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Louis working Smith over with knees to the body.
Louis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Louis controls his hands.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Louis controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Louis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Louis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Louis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Louis misses with a wild body shot.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Louis tries a head kick but it misses.
Louis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Louis moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Louis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Louis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Louis misses.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Louis checks it.
Louis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Louis pushes Smith away with a front kick.#CL2#
Louis clinches up against the ropes.
Smith tries a body shot but Louis blocks it.
Louis goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Louis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Louis.
A head punch on the inside from Louis fails to land.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Louis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Louis scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Louis lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Louis as the two fighters clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Louis is defending well for now.
Louis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Louis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Louis lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Louis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Louis tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Louis tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Louis.
Louis managing to block the knees to the body from Smith. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louis lands with a left to the head.
Louis is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Louis throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Louis is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Louis avoids it.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Louis controls the action.
Louis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Louis has Smith pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Louis blocks with his arms.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Louis's head.
Louis throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith working aggressively here.
Louis throws a head punch that misses.
Smith digs a right hand into Louis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Louis's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Louis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Louis.
Kenny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith avoids the head kick by Louis.
Louis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Smith slips a jab from Louis.
Louis throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a hook
and Louis counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith blocks a head kick by Louis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith catches Louis napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Louis goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kenny Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenny Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Tom Louis stepped up to the mic, saying 'As much as I want to I just don't have the chin to keep going. I love you all but this is my last fight'.

Event: H13
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Smith clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Chai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chai is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Chai blocks with his arms.
Chai 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 Chai can turn it around.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with some punches.
Chai tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A short right from Chai.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid 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 Kenny 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#
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai 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.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T1#
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Chai misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith avoids the head kick by Chai.
Some bone on bone action there as Chai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chai.
Pinero Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai walks into a jab.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Chai stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes.
A short right from Smith.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Smith back against the ropes.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pinero Chai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the ropes.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Chai.
Smith working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chai is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chais head. #T1#
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Smith back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Smith moves away from the strike by Chai.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai counters with a body kick.
Chai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith thuds his right hand into Chai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kenny Smith did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
That kick from Smith tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai checks a low kick from Smith.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Chai thumps Smith with a low kick.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Pinero Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinero Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Chai's front leg but catches the back leg as Chai tries to avoid it.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Chai misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Smith.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
Chai throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
Chai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Chai slips under a jab from Smith.
Chai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith cracks Chai with an open hand slap.
Smith tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Chai.#T2#
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith with a jab.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith moves away from the strike by Chai.
A big left from Smith misses.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Chai blocks the low kick.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chai. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Chai looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Smith.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai connects with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Chai counters with a left to the body.
Chai slips under a jab.#T1#
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Smith slips a straight right by Chai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Chai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.#T2#
Smith works Chai's body with a nice hook.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Chai throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!
Pinero Chai is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Pinero Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Kenny Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: H10
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Ozbourne throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Ozbourne lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the ropes and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith blocks a jab.
Ozbourne scores with a nice strike.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ozbourne throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Ozbourne counter with a right hand.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Ozbourne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ozbourne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ozbourne takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#Ozbourne is rocked!
Ozbourne misses with a hook.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ozbourne avoids it.
Ozbourne is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozbourne.
Ozbourne seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Ozbourne tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith slips under a jab.
Ozbourne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozbourne throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.#T1#
Ozbourne with a nice calf kick.
Ozbourne throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Ozbourne misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith tries a body shot but Ozbourne blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Ozbourne's ribcage.
A short left from Ozbourne.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozbourne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozbourne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ozbourne looks winded!
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith cracks Ozbourne with a nice body shot.#T2#
A short uppercut from Smith. #KD#
Smith has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Ozbourne to the canvas! Can Ozbourne beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!
Ozbourne glances at the clock... BAM! Smith nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ozbourne crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ozbourne is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his welterweight title!
Kenny Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: H8
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
That kick from Smith tenderised Salamanca's leg. Salamanca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith misses with a hook. Salamanca ducked under it nicely.
Salamanca is looking to counter punch.
Salamanca swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salamanca is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Salamanca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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.
Salamanca tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Salamanca.
Decent striking displayed by Salamanca there.
Salamanca walks into a jab.
Salamanca moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Salamanca throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Salamanca tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Salamanca 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 lazy uppercut
and Salamanca counters with a straight right hand.
Salamanca moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Salamanca moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Salamanca slips the punch.#T1#
Salamanca checks a low kick from Smith.
Salamanca feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Salamanca throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a low kick but Salamanca avoids it.
Salamanca throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith slips a straight right by Salamanca.
Salamanca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Salamanca.
Salamanca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salamanca takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by Salamanca.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith thumps Salamanca with a low kick.
Salamanca takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salamanca moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Salamanca's head back. #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!
Salamanca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salamanca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith throws a low kick but Salamanca avoids it.
Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Salamanca takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salamanca.
Salamanca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Salamanca lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salamanca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Salamanca.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Salamanca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salamanca throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Salamanca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Salamanca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salamanca throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith tests Salamanca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Salamanca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salamanca. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries a low kick but Salamanca avoids it.
Salamanca misses with a head kick.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
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 Salamanca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salamanca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Salamanca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salamanca ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Sloppy strikes from Salamanca. Those never looked like landing.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves out of range as Salamanca throws a body kick.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salamanca 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 Smith.
Salamanca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Salamanca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salamanca.#T1#
Salamanca checks a low kick from Smith.
Salamanca slips under a jab.
A combination from Salamanca does no damage.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salamanca momentarily.
Salamanca takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salamanca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith slips under a jab.
Salamanca misses with a two punch combination.
Salamanca checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Salamanca is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Salamanca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salamanca moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Salamanca scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salamanca lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salamanca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith cracks Salamanca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Salamanca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Jab from Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Salamanca moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Salamanca saw it coming and moves away.
Salamanca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Salamanca is predictable there
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Salamanca scoring well with a low kick there.
Salamanca throws a body shot but no joy.
Salamanca lands a head shot.
Salamanca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Salamanca misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Salamanca moves out of range.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Salamanca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Salamanca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenny Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Salamanca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salamanca throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Salamanca throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salamanca checks a leg kick.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Salamanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Salamanca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
A cross from Smith lands.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Salamanca will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A cross from Smith lands.
Salamanca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.#T1#
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salamanca throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Salamanca moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salamanca 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 wild body shot.
Salamanca tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Salamanca throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salamanca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Salamanca moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Salamanca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Salamanca ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salamanca is looking to counter punch.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.#T2#
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith counters with a body kick.
Salamanca 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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Salamanca is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Salamanca tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Salamanca lands a jab to the nose.
Smith misses with a hook. Salamanca ducked under it nicely.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salamanca throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Salamanca connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Salamanca avoids the head kick by Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
It looked like Salamanca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Salamanca off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Salamanca misses the jab.
Salamanca blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Salamanca blocks the low kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Salamanca counters with a nice body shot.
Salamanca misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salamanca 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.
A big right from Smith misses.
Salamanca walks into a jab.
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Smith.
Salamanca scores with a leg kick.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Salamanca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salamanca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salamanca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salamanca avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Salamanca's defenses. #T1#
Salamanca takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Salamanca throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salamanca scores with a jab to the body.
Salamanca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salamanca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Salamanca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Salamanca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Salamanca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Salamanca's head but Salamanca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Salamanca.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Salamanca checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salamanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Salamanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Salamanca.
Salamanca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salamanca's head.
Salamanca throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Salamanca avoids the body shot from Smith.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Smith with a nice cross.
Marco Salamanca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salamanca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Salamanca connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salamanca.
Smith throws a hook but Salamanca blocks it.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salamanca.
Salamanca appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salamanca.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salamanca is out of range.
Salamanca walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salamanca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Salamanca settles back down.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Salamanca steps away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick. #T1#
Salamanca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salamanca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Salamanca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salamanca lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith keeps Salamanca at a distance using the push kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Salamanca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salamanca.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Salamanca throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salamanca with the inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Salamanca shrugs it off though. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Salamanca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith thinks about the counter body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith clobbers Salamanca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Salamanca throws a right hand that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Salamanca tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salamanca doesn't seem phased though.
Smith moves away from the strike by Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 45:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith is the new welterweight champion!
Kenny Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: H5
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yalixqua keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yalixqua in his tracks.
We've been informed that Yalixqua 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.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yalixqua tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
A leg kick checked by Yalixqua.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith blocks a head kick by Yalixqua.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
A head kick misses from Yalixqua.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1##CL#
Smith rushes Yalixqua and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards.
Smith misses with some punches.
Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yalixqua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Yalixqua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yalixqua is defending well for now.
Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Yalixqua tries to tie him up.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yalixqua misses with some punches. #T2#
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Yalixqua looks winded!
Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yalixqua's face.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith pushes Yalixqua back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Yalixqua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yalixqua is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Yalixqua moved away.
Smith is looking to chop away at Yalixqua's legs.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Yalixqua blocks a leg kick.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yalixqua counters with a body kick.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Yalixqua's ribs.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Yalixqua follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua shapes to counter with a head kick.
Smith lands a head kick!
Yalixqua wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Yalixqua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yalixqua moves out of range as Smith strikes.#CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Yalixqua against the ropes.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Yalixqua tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Yalixqua lands a shot to the body.
Yalixqua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Yalixqua.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around?
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Yalixqua presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Yalixqua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike.
Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Smith.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Yalixqua lands with a right to the head.
Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Nice body punch from Yalixqua.
Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Smith.
A short right from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands a shot to the body.
Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut.
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yalixqua throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the ropes.
Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua motions for Smith to come forward. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yalixqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Yalixqua misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
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.
A head kick misses from Yalixqua.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Yalixqua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith catches Yalixqua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
Yalixqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith is looking to slow Yalixqua down with leg kicks.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Smith tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.#T2#
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Yalixqua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Yalixqua lands an uppercut.
Yalixqua lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short right from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith pushes Yalixqua back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua.
A shot in the inside from Yalixqua.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Yalixqua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yalixqua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: H2
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith connects with the punch.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
Chai throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chai checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai 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.#T1#
Chai looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Chai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Chai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
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.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chai checks a low kick from Smith.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Chai misses its target.
Chai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pinero Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Chai cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chai throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Chai thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chai. That one must have hurt.
Chai moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Chai feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
A jab from Chai misses.
Smith throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T1#
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai slips a straight right by Smith.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chai here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith lands the left hand.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Chai works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Pinero Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith throws a leg kick but Chai checks it.
Chai fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Chai lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chai.
Chai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Smith misses the jab.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Chai blocks the low kick.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Chai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai checks a low kick from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Chai catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Chai.
Chai throws a body kick that misses.
Chai backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Smith tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chai.
Chai with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Chai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chai stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chai will feel that in the morning.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chai lands a two punch combo.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
A low kick from Chai misses
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith cracks Chai with an open hand slap.#CUT2#Pinero Chai's cut is getting worse.
Chai works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Chai scores with a nice body kick.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chai finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Smith misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chai scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinero Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Pinero Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Kenny Smith had this to say: 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: WVT 102: Okongwu v Ihantala
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Peterson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Peterson down.
Smith tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Peterson counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peterson on the ground.
Peterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peterson misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Smith pulls Peterson in close to his closed guard and prevents Peterson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Peterson has passed into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is trying to control Peterson's posture but Peterson avoids it.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peterson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peterson working the head with strikes.
Smith wants to control but Peterson postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Peterson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Peterson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Peterson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Peterson working the strikes but Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is controlling Peterson's trapped leg to prevent Peterson from advancing to side control.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely. #T3#
Smith has his hands clasped together around Peterson's back. He's all about the action.
Peterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peterson.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peterson.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Smith misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Peterson counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Peterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
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 lands with an overhand left.
Smith slips a jab from Peterson.#TD2#
Peterson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Peterson is now in Smith's guard.
Peterson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Peterson stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Peterson stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith trying to control here.
Peterson trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Peterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Peterson is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Peterson lands with a cross.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.#T3#
Peterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Kenny Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Peterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peterson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Peterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a leg kick but Peterson checks it. #T4#
Peterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Peterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith slips a jab from Peterson.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peterson dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith slips under a jab.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Smith.
Peterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith pulls Peterson in close to his closed guard and prevents Peterson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Peterson slips an elbow through the middle.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Peterson postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith managing to control the position.
Peterson passes into half guard.
Peterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dylan Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Peterson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Peterson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Peterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.
Peterson works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dylan Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peterson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.#T4#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Peterson moved out of range.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Smith lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Peterson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Peterson's defenses. #TD2#
Peterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peterson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith is pulling down on Peterson's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Peterson!
A relieved looking Dylan Peterson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kenny Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: WVT 97: Ihantala v Knox
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Sector takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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.
Sector throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sector rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Sector was not able to check.
Summa Sector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sector throws a body kick that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sector throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sector swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
A head kick by Sector misses
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
A combination from Sector does no damage.
Sector throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Sector misses the shot to the body.
Sector tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Sector wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sector's knee momentarily.#T2#
Sector scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sector.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith checks a low kick from Sector.
Smith counters with a body kick.
Sector misses the jab.
Sector 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.
Sector misses the jab.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Sector.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Sector cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sector lands a jab.
Sector takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Sector misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sector throws a head kick that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Sector ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#T4#
Sector tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good work by Sector as he checks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sector.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Sector down.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sector thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sector misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sector takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It appears Sector was looking to counter with a kick there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sector might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That kick from Smith tenderised Sector's leg. Sector is trying to keep his angry face on.
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.
Kenny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sector.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Sector throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sector tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Sector throws an off balance right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Sector takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sector.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sector misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith cracks Sector with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sector throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Sector 's knee.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Sector takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sector moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Sector throws a leg kick
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sector tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sector backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sector works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Sector scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Sector looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Sector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Sector swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith pushes Sector away with a front kick.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4##CL#
Sector has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Sector tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Sector avoids the damage to the body.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Sector controls the action. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sector misses with a hook
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Smith.
Sector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Sector scores with a four punch combination!
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Sector manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sector throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Summa Sector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sector 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.
Sector throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith avoids the head kick by Sector.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sector momentarily.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Sector off balance momentarily.
Sector throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sector misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sector walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sector misses with a looping right.
Smith checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sector takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Smith. #T2##CL#
Sector has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Sector is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sector. #CUT#That has opened up Kenny Smith's cut even more.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Sector prevents a body shot from Smith.
Sector tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sector lands a nice shot to the body.
Sector throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Sector pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sector throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Sector throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Sector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sector looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sector.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Sector avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sector doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Sector thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Sector 's knee.
Sector misses with a two punch combination.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Sector misses
and Sector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws out a counter right but Sector avoids it with no problem.
Sector loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Sector throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. #T4#
Sector takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sector. That did some damage!
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith slips a straight right by Sector.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith avoids the head kick by Sector.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sector rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith!
After winning the bout, Kenny Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 90: Smith v Fabinho
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fabinho moves away from the strike by Smith.
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Fabinho slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
Fabinho feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fabinho's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fabinho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith throws a push kick but Fabinho slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith looks for the body kick but Fabinho saw that one coming.
Smith throws a series of punches but Fabinho moves out of range.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
And Fabinho tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Fabinho closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Fabinho pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it.
Fabinho misses the jab.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Fabinho 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.
A big left from Smith misses.
Fabinho feints the counter takedown.
Fabinho slips a jab from Smith.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith misses with a hook. Fabinho ducked under it nicely.
Fabinho just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fabinho throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #T2#
Fabinho is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Fabinho has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fabinho yanks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fabinho.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Fabinho!
A relieved looking Roberto Fabinho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kenny Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: WVT 82: Smith v Custer
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Custer misses with a kick to the body.
Smith checks a low kick from Custer.
Jesse Custer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Custer tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Custer with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Custer.
Custer is stalling here.
Custer tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Custer presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Custer's elbow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Custer avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Custer.
Custer has a couple of punches blocked by Smith. #T1#
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Custer.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Custer managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Custer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith pushes Custer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Custer pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Custer 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.
Custer prevents a body shot from Smith.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Custer tries to tie him up.
Custer controlling the action here for a moment. #T2##BC2#
Custer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Custer throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Custer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Custer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Custer.
Custer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Custer circles away.
Custer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Custer's torso.
Custer thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Custer misses the target.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Custer throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Custer misses with a right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Custer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Smith lands a jab.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Custer tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Custer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith moves away from the strike by Custer.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Custer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Custer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Custer avoids the head kick by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Custer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Custer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Custer misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Custer avoids it.
Custer misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Custer misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Custer is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Custer 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.
Custer throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Custer throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Custer.
Custer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Custer.
Custer flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Custer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Custer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Custer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Custer.
Custer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith checks a low kick from Custer.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Custer. That snapped Smith's head back.
A jab from Custer misses.
Custer ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Custer feints a counter leg kick.
Custer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Custer loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Custer doesn't seem phased though.
Custer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith defending well as Custer loads up on a big left hand.
Custer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to clinch but Custer moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Custer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Custer blocks the body kick.
Smith throws a push kick but Custer slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Custer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Custer.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Custer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Custer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Custer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Custer misses with a punch to the body.
Custer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Custer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Custer tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Custer back against the cage.
Custer tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Custer trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Custer seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Custer's elbow.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Custer breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Custer.
Custer avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Custer! But no joy.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Custer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Custer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Custer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Custer backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Custer throws a leg kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Custer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Custer gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Custer is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Custer into the cage.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Custer lands a left hand.
Custer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
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 Kenny 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Custer misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Custer keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Custer misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Custer counters with a stiff right hand.
Custer throws a leg kick
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Custer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Custer circles away.
Custer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith defending well as Custer loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Smith connects with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Custer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Custer throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Custer avoids it.
Smith throws a head kick but Custer moves out of range.
Custer throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Custer misses with a looping left.
Custer misses with a hook.
Custer throws a body shot but no joy.
Custer looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Custer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Custer throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Custer.
Smith looks for the body kick but Custer saw that one coming.
Custer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Custer throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Custer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith blocks a head kick by Custer.
Smith misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Custer misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Custer misses with a right hand
and Custer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Custer.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Custer throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Custer loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Custer's head.
A good leg kick by Custer.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Custer.
Smith checks a low kick from Custer.
Custer looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Custer misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
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 Custer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Custer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Custer looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Custer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Custer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Custer's front leg but catches the back leg as Custer tries to avoid it.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Custer finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Custer moves away.
Custer looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Custer moves away.
Custer looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.

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 Kenny Smith.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kenny Smith!
A very excited looking Kenny 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: WVT 74: Edwards v Smith
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1#
Edwards takes one to the chin there.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Edwards walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Smith feints and then cracks Edwards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edwards down.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Edwards up against the cage.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Smith. #BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to clinch but Edwards slips to the side
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Edwards as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
Edwards throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edwards is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Edwards.#CL2#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with some punches.
Edwards presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edwards avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body. #T3#
Edwards tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edwards is defending well for now.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Smith is working Edwards over against the cage.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edwards lands a body punch. #BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Edwards counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith looks winded!
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Edwards throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edwards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
Edwards swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#T1#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards. #BC#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.#T2#
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith closes the distance but Edwards moves to the side
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Edwards's front leg but catches the back leg as Edwards tries to avoid it. #T3#
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards 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.
Edwards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edwards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.#T4##CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Kenny Smith's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Edwards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edwards scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a low kick but Edwards moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Edwards is wise to it.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Smith backs away, Edwards returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Edwards fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#The cut above Kenny Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Edwards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Edwards thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edwards counters with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body. #T4##CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards misses with a body punch. #BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Smith clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith working Edwards over with knees to the body.
Kenny Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Edwards can't break the clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Smith blocks an uppercut.

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 Ife Edwards.
I think Edwards 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WVT 67: Smith v Halsti
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Halsti throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Halsti throws out a powerful jab.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti misses with a straight right.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Halsti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Halsti avoids the body shot from Smith. #T1#
Halsti throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Halsti has a takedown stuffed.
Halsti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Halsti throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halsti.#T2#
A big left from Halsti misses.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice leg kick from Halsti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Halsti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith wants to slow Halsti down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halsti works the jab nicely.#T3#
Halsti with a hook.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Halsti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kenny Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Halsti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halsti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith. #T4#
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Halsti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Halsti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
Halsti 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.
Halsti throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Halsti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Halsti tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Halsti is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Halsti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halsti misses with a looping right.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Royal Halsti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halsti looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Halsti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves out of range as Halsti strikes.
Halsti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halsti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Halsti's head back.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Halsti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Halsti drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Halsti is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halsti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halsti.#T2#
A big left from Halsti misses.
Halsti throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Halsti off balance momentarily.
Halsti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Halsti duly obliges. #CUT2#Jeez, Kenny Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Royal Halsti!
Our winner, Royal Halsti, 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.
Kenny Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: WVT 62: Smith v Sharma
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Sharma throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Sharma! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sharma to his feet! Sharma is in big trouble!
Sharma doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Sharma had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Sharma throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Sharma throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
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.
Sharma lands with a good body shot.
Sharma jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma swings for the body but Smith moves out of range. #T1#
Sharma misses with a shot to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Sharma walks straight into a right hand from Smith - that's dropped him! Smith jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sharma from any more punishment! Sharma 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 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenny Smith!
A relieved looking Kenny Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 54: Ihantala v Melondov
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Machado.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Machado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
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.
Machado lands with a nice body punch.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Machado lands a big uppercut and Smith crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smith looks OK. Machado waves Smith back to 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!
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Machado throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.#CUT#That has opened up Kenny Smith's cut even more.
Machado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Machado misses with a right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith counters with a body kick.
Machado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machado misses with a body kick.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Machado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#The cut above Kenny Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Machado cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Machado finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Are you kidding me?! Machado ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Smith clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Wanderson Machado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Kenny Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: WVT 45: Smith v Narushima
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Narushima looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Narushima missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Smith.
Narushima throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Smith clinches up with Narushima and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Narushima scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Narushima has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Narushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narushima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith lands a body punch.
Narushima prevents a body shot from Smith.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Narushima has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Narushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narushima backwards. #CUT#It looks like Leonardo Narushima has been cut.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Narushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narushima has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Narushima looks winded!
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith digs a right hand into Narushima 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Narushima 's gas tank.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Narushima backwards.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Narushima backwards.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Narushima backwards.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Narushima backwards.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Narushima controls his hands.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Narushima blocks it.
Smith tries a body shot but Narushima blocks it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Narushima takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Narushima avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narushima .
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Narushima won't want to take too many of those.
Narushima 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Narushima managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Narushima can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Narushima in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Narushima takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narushima backwards.
A short left from Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith working Narushima over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Narushima 's head.
Narushima takes a shot to the head.
Narushima takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Narushima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narushima defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith slips under a jab.
Narushima throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but Narushima blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Narushima 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narushima .
Leonardo Narushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narushima misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Narushima stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Smith is on him like rabid pit bull! Narushima slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Smith!
A very excited looking Kenny 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: WVT 40: Smith v Knox
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knox avoids it.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Smith avoids the body shot from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Knox takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knox will feel that in the morning.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Knox misses with a hook.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith is looking to chop away at Knox's legs. #T3#
Smith jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Knox 's knee.
Smith slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox misses with a hook.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith slips a straight right by Knox.#T4#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox scores with a hook.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Jab from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Knox misses with a left hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Knox throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.#T1#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Knox 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.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing. #CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab by Smith.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Smith.#T3#
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Smith lands a body shot.
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves away from the strike by Knox.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
Smith jabs at Knox's body.
Knox walks into a jab.#T1#
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Smith throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith drops Knox with a straight right hand, right on the button! Smith follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenny Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: WVT 35: Honda v Smith
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
Honda with the inside leg kick.
Honda looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Honda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Honda under the eye.
Honda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Honda throws a combination that misses
and Honda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Honda missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Honda just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Honda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Honda is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith pulls Honda in to control the position.
Honda forces his way into half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Honda.
Honda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head. #T2#
Honda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Honda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Honda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Honda from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Honda wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Honda is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Honda trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Honda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Honda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Honda throws an off balance right hand
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Honda really felt that one!
Honda lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Honda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Honda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Honda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Honda misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Honda is breathing heavily.#T4#
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Honda doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Honda's head.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith is leaning against Honda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Honda backwards. #CUT2#Jeez, Edmond Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith digs a right hand into Honda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Honda's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Honda won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Edmond Honda was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: WVT 30: McDonald v Knox
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Tchusuk misses.
Tchusuk misses with a wild body shot.
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Tchusuk is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tchusuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Tchusuk. Tchusuk maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tchusuk.
Smith working aggressively here.
Tchusuk misses with a punch to the body.
Tchusuk blocks an uppercut.
Tchusuk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Tchusuk prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tchusuk.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Tchusuk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse.
Tchusuk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #BC2#
Tchusuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tchusuk scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tchusuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk missing with knees to the body.
Tchusuk scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Tchusuk avoids the damage to the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tchusuk controls his hands.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Tchusuk prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Tchusuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tchusuk controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Tchusuk.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tchusuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk 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.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Tchusuk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tchusuk's elbow.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tchusuk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Tchusuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tchusuk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tchusuk tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Tchusuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Smith.
Tchusuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Tchusuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC2#
Tchusuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tchusuk throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Tchusuk takes the fight into the clinch.
Tchusuk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tchusuk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk lands a nice knee to the body.
Tchusuk works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Tchusuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Tchusuk moves into the clinch successfully.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tchusuk 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.
Tchusuk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Tchusuk is blocking nicely.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tchusuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tchusuk lands with a left to the head.
Tchusuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tchusuk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tchusuk. #CUT2#Jeez, Kenny Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tchusuk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Tchusuk lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Tchusuk.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tchusuk pushes Smith against the cage. Tchusuk is working some dirty boxing. Tchusuk pushes off with a quick right hook! Smith goes down! Smith tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tchusuk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Tchusuk!

Event: WVT 27: Smith v Son
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Son shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Son's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Son.
Son throws a big shot that misses.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Smith misses with an uppercut
enabling Son to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Son drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Son ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Son throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Son takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Son misses with a low kick.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but Son blocks it.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but Son blocks it.
Son 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.
Hueng Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Son throws out the jab.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Son looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Son scores with a leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch there but Son circles away.
Son was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Son clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenny Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Son misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Son misses with a hook.#T3#
Son walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Son throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Son misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Son throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Son's knee momentarily.
Smith lands a head shot.#ROC#Son is rocked!
Smith darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Son'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 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
A relieved looking Kenny Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 21: McDonald v Mogg
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Bouncer! But no joy.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and The Bouncer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
The Bouncer moves away from the strike by Smith.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but The Bouncer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Bouncer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to clinch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a hook but The Bouncer blocks it.
The Bouncer throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith takes a swing at The Bouncer's ribcage but misses. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and The Bouncer counters with a nice body shot.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and The Bouncer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Bouncer will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Smith rushes The Bouncer and presses him up against the cage.
The Bouncer blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of The Bouncer backwards.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Bouncer wants to break free but Smith has control.
Still in the clinch, The Bouncer scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Bouncer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith wants to clinch
and The Bouncer counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse.
The Bouncer misses with a looping right.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Bouncer finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith tries to clinch up.
The Bouncer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
The Bouncer fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Bouncer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Bouncer! But no joy.
The Bouncer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Bouncer unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith misses with a low kick. #T4#
Smith keeps The Bouncer at a distance using the push kick.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Bouncer! But no joy.
The Bouncer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith scores with the left hand. The Bouncer knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith tries to clinch but The Bouncer is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from The Bouncer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for The Bouncer's leg but The Bouncer calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from The Bouncer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
letting The Bouncer counter with a right hand. #CL#
Smith clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Bouncer.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and The Bouncer counters with a straight right hand.
The Bouncer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and The Bouncer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and The Bouncer counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Smith badly! He tries to strike back but The Bouncer puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Smith out cold! Oh man, Smith will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benny The Bouncer!
A very excited looking Benny The Bouncer 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: WVT 15: Puto v Halo
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
West throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
West throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Smith gets a clinch.
West misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
West lands a right hand.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
West tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
Smith digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to West's face.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside. #T1#
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#West is rocked!
West misses with a punch to the body.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
West tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
A right hand to the body from West. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
West blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow. #KD#
Smith drops West with a big knee straight up the middle! West is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
West looks winded!
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down.
Smith cracks West with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! West falls to his knees and Smith doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Smith!
A very excited looking Kenny 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: WVT 10: Ihantala v Puto
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Kozlow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlow misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kozlow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kozlow.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Kozlow misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Kozlow.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Kozlow blocks it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kozlow.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlow controls his hands.
Kozlow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Kozlow. #T1#
Kozlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Kozlow.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kozlow misses with some punches.
Kozlow misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kozlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
Kozlow blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Kozlow.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
Kozlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kozlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlow fails to land.
Kozlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kozlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kozlow working aggressively here.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kozlow.
Kozlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with some punches.
Kozlow blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Kozlow misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Kozlow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlow misses with a punch to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Kozlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kozlow.
Kozlow has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Kozlow working aggressively here.
Kozlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kozlow is defending well for now.
Kozlow blocking some punches.
Kozlow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlow.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kozlow 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 Kozlow can turn it around.
Kozlow looks winded!
Smith landing knees to the body.
Kozlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A short left from Smith.
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlow being controlled against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kozlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Kozlow tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kozlow back against the cage.
Kozlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlow working aggressively here.
Kozlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlow fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
Kozlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kozlow misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Kozlow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Kozlow lands a right hand.
Smith blocking some punches.
Kozlow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kozlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Kozlow'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 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlow.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Kozlow connects with a crisp jab.
Kozlow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
A big left from Kozlow misses.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kozlow throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Kozlow blocks the body kick.
Kozlow 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 leg kick but Kozlow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith slips under a jab from Kozlow.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Kozlow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Kozlow.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlow.
Smith wants to slow Kozlow down by chopping away at his legs.
Kozlow lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Kozlow throws a leg kick that misses.
Krzysztof Kozlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kozlow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kozlow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kozlow lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith tries to clinch but Kozlow is having none of it.
Smith throws a hook but Kozlow avoids it easily.
Kozlow thumps Smith with a low kick.
A big left from Kozlow misses.
Kozlow misses with a straight left.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Kozlow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Kozlow misses
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kozlow really felt that one!
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kozlow moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlow 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 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Kozlow's defenses. #T2##CL#
Smith has Kozlow up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kozlow working aggressively here.
Kozlow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Kozlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlow working aggressively here.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kozlow is breathing heavily.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith is working Kozlow over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlow fails to land.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kozlow.
Kozlow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kozlow misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Kozlow on the inside.
Kozlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kozlow.
A shot in the inside from Kozlow.
Kozlow misses with the head strike.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kozlow.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlow or not.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kozlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Kozlow won't want to take too many of those.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Kozlow takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Kozlow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Kozlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Kozlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kozlow's face.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kozlow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Smith.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlow can do to turn this around?
Smith lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Kozlow'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 misses with a straight left.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kozlow missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlow.
Kozlow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Kozlow settles back down.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kozlow lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Kozlow against the cage.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kozlow avoids the damage to the body.
Kozlow misses with the head strike.
Kozlow misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlow prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlow is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kozlow misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Smith landing knees to the head.
Kozlow misses with a body punch.
Kozlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands a right hand.
Kozlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries a body shot but Kozlow blocks it.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kozlow avoids the damage to the body.
Kozlow managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Kozlow lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kozlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlow digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlow backwards. #T2#
Kozlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kozlow.
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlow misses with some punches.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Kozlow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kozlow tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kozlow back against the cage.
Kozlow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kozlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Kozlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kozlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlow cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kozlow.
Kozlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kozlow scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A short uppercut from Smith.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlow blocking some punches. #T4#
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kozlow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlow backwards.
Kozlow prevents a body shot from Smith.
Kozlow tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kozlow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Krzysztof Kozlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozlow misses with the head strike.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlows head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlow backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kozlow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlow has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlow backwards.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Kozlow's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 5: Puto v Smith
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#TD2#
Puto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith is letting Puto control him for a moment.
Puto trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Puto tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puto in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Smith is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cajun Puto!
As Cajun Puto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks to the fans for turning up tonight. Get that piece of sh*t out of my cage. If any other fool wants to step into the swampman's den, then go ahead. There is no one on this planet that can beat me. No one!'.

Event: RISE 61: Maestre v Smith
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Maestre misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Maestre was not able to check.
Some wild striking there from Maestre.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Smith rushes Maestre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maestre scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Maestre misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maestre can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestre's corner calls for a 1-2. Maestre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maestre fails to land.
A short right from Smith on the inside. #T1#
Maestre throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maestre is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maestre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maestre misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maestre.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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 working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Still in the clinch, Maestre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maestre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Maestre blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
Maestre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Maestre tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Maestre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maestre avoiding damage.
Maestre working aggressively here.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maestre's defenses.
Maestre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maestre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Maestre is breathing heavily.#T3#
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maestre misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Maestre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short left from Smith.
Smith cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Smith pushes Maestre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maestre seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Maestre's ribcage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Maestre's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith gets through Maestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maestre takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maestre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smith rushes Maestre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Maestre won't want to take too many of those.
Maestre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Maestre is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maestre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maestre or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith gets through Maestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maestre blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands a left hand. #T1#
Smith digs a right hand underneath Maestre's ribcage. Maestre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith pushes Maestre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Maestre is blocking nicely.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maestre up against the cage.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Maestre blocks with his arms.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maestre pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maestre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maestre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Maestre can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maestre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maestre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith is leaning against Maestre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maestre or not.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maestre is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Smith lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith pushes Maestre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenny Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maestre blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith blocks a body shot from Maestre.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Maestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Maestre's ribcage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T4#
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Maestre is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maestre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maestre.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
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#
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Maestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Maestre badly! He tries to strike back but Smith puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Maestre out cold! Oh man, Maestre will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Smith!
After winning the bout, Kenny Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Luis Maestre was interviewed post fight and said 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: RISE 54: Smith v Femme
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith cracks Femme with a nice body shot.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Femme lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Femme misses with the head strike.
Femme prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Femme.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Femme misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme takes a knee to the side of the body.
Femme throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Femme avoids it.
Smith tries to work over Femme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Femme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith misses with some punches.
Femme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Femme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Femme avoids it.
Femme lands a body shot.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Femme working aggressively here.
Femme 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 Femme can turn it around.
Femme has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Femme fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femme working aggressively here.
Femme takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Femme takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Femme breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Femme as he checks the leg kick.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.#T3#
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Femme throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a body shot.
Femme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Femme throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Femme walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
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 throws a head kick that misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Femme moves out of range.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Femme stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Femme misses the jab.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Femme gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Femme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Femme misses with a hook.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
As Femme backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Femme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Femme moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Femme thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Femme scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Femme connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Femme scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Femme.
Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Femme's efforts to push away.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Femme backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Femme blocking some punches.
Smith is pushing Femme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Femme misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Femme is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Femme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Femme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Femme misses with the head strike.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Femme is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Femme tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Femme back against the cage.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Femme's head.
Femme dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Femme is defending well for now.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Femme is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Femme is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Femme takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Femme fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Femme.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Femme wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Femme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Femme avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith gets through Femme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Femme.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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.
A head punch on the inside from Femme fails to land. #BC2#
Femme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Femme's head.#ROC#Femme is rocked!
Smith throws an overhand right that drops Femme like a sack of potatoes! Smith dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Smith!
A very excited looking Kenny 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: Proud FC 23
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Smith with a jab.
Schultz is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Smith rushes Schultz and presses him up against the ropes.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith gets through Schultz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith working Schultz over with knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Schultz won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schultz blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith working Schultz over with knees to the body.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Schultz's head.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith is leaning against Schultz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a body shot. #T1#
Smith lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Schultz is rocked!
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Schultz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith gets through Schultz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Schultz to the canvas! Can Schultz beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Schultz was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Smith is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Proud FC 22
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khairannus throws out the jab.
Khairannus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khairannus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Juhjartus Khairannus has been cut.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Khairannus misses.
Khairannus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khairannus.
Smith is looking to slow Khairannus down with leg kicks.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Juhjartus Khairannus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khairannus throws out the jab.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khairannus.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Khairannus looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Khairannus tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith slips a jab from Khairannus.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Smith misses with a hook. Khairannus ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Khairannus ducks down to avoid it.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khairannus looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khairannus.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
A clash of legs there as Khairannus blocks the low kick.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Khairannus.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khairannus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Khairannus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith moves out of range as Khairannus throws a body kick.
Khairannus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Khairannus misses with a hook
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khairannus misses with a looping left.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khairannus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khairannus lands a slapping body shot.
Smith moves out of range as Khairannus strikes.
Khairannus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khairannus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khairannus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Khairannus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Khairannus cracks Smith with a good jab.
Khairannus misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Khairannus takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Khairannus misses.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khairannus is able to avoid easily.
Khairannus misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Khairannus 's knee.
Khairannus throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Khairannus.
Khairannus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and Khairannus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Khairannus throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and before Khairannus can reset, Smith rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Khairannus is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Khairannus moves his leg out of the way.
Khairannus throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. #T4#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A jab from Khairannus misses.
Khairannus lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith throws a series of punches but Khairannus moves out of range.
Khairannus throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith lands a nice hook to Khairannus's body. Khairannus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khairannus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khairannus.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Khairannus.
As Khairannus backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Khairannus with a hook.
Khairannus throws a body shot but no joy.
Khairannus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khairannus.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Juhjartus Khairannus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Khairannus throws a good cross that connects.
Khairannus misses with a looping right.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khairannus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick but Khairannus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Khairannus is predictable there
and Khairannus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Khairannus had a free shot at his head there.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Khairannus misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Juhjartus Khairannus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khairannus swinging wildly here. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Khairannus misses the shot to the body.
Khairannus missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith tries to move into range but Khairannus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khairannus throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Khairannus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khairannus thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Khairannus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khairannus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Kenny Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khairannus misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Khairannus misses with a body kick.
Khairannus throws a hook but Smith blocks it.#T2#
Khairannus misses with a left hand
and as Khairannus looks to reset his feet, Smith counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Khairannus crashing to the canvas! Khairannus is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Khairannus is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Smith is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenny Smith!
A relieved looking Kenny Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Proud FC Eternally Grateful
Date: Jan 14, 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.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultz avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Schultz's head but Schultz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schultz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schultz looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Schultz avoids the head kick by Smith.
Schultz avoids the head kick by Smith.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Schultz throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Schultz moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schultz is looking to counter punch.
Schultz works Smith's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Schultz throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schultz loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.#KD#
Schultz lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Smith goes down! The ref sends Schultz to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Smith is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#KD#
Schultz connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Smith onto his butt! Smith bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
A head kick misses from Smith. #T1#
Schultz throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schultz - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schultz. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schultz.
Schultz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schultz 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 slow jab from Schultz misses its intended target.
Schultz misses with an uppercut.
Schultz sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#That has opened up Kenny Smith's cut even more.
Smith misses with a head kick. #KD#
Schultz 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, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Schultz finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Schultz cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Schultz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick by Smith misses
and before Smith has any time to reset, Schultz cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dutch Schultz!
A relieved looking Dutch Schultz 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2022

#R1##KD#
Smith cracks Lei with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lei looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith finish him? #ROC#Lei is rocked!
Smith lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Lei crumples to the floor! Smith milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Proud FC 17 Tradition
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Yamamotica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamotica checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamotica misses with a body shot.
Yamamotica lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yamamotica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamamotica lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith tries to clinch but Yamamotica moves out of range.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Yamamotica throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
As Yamamotica backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yamamotica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yamamotica finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a knee to the body. #T1#
Yamamotica is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamamotica throws a head punch that misses.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamotica is blocking nicely.
Yamamotica lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yamamotica being controlled against the ropes.
Smith blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith tries to work over Yamamotica's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yamamotica blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Yamamotica tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yamamotica lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamotica.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamamotica is defending well for now.
Yamamotica blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Yamamotica lands a right hand.
Yamamotica on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith is trying to stall.
Knees to the body from Smith. #T3#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamotica.
Yamamotica wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #CUT#It looks like Kalicius Yamamotica has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yamamotica lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yamamotica looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamamotica's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith has Yamamotica pressed against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yamamotica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith stalling.
Yamamotica on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Yamamotica's ribcage.
Yamamotica's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Yamamotica misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamotica misses with some punches.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamotica's elbow.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamotica.
Yamamotica takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Yamamotica's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yamamotica's brow.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith avoiding damage as Yamamotica throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalicius Yamamotica's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yamamotica misses the jab.
Yamamotica avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamamotica stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamamotica checks a leg kick.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yamamotica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yamamotica.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Yamamotica catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Yamamotica throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Kalicius Yamamotica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamotica is breathing heavily.
Yamamotica misses with a straight left. #T1##CL#
Smith pushes Yamamotica up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Yamamotica blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamamotica takes a shot to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yamamotica avoids it.
Yamamotica misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamotica takes a shot to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamotica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Yamamotica's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Yamamotica blocks it.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Yamamotica tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamamoticas head.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Smith. #T3#
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Yamamotica is rocked!
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamamotica or not.
Yamamotica managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamamotica swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamotica on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Yamamotica avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamotica.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamamotica blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamamotica tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamotica.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamotica controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Yamamotica takes a shot to the head.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Yamamotica's ribcage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamotica is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards.
Smith avoiding damage as Yamamotica throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalicius Yamamotica's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamotica.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Yamamotica blocks it.
Yamamotica pushes Smith back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamamotica goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamotica swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Yamamotica tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamotica.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Yamamotica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
A short left from Smith.
Yamamotica tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith works on Yamamotica's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yamamotica's face.
Kalicius Yamamotica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamotica is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?#T2#
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Yamamotica seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Smith.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. #CUT#That has opened up Kalicius Yamamotica's cut even more.#KD#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Smith has the Thai clinch. Smith obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Yamamotica's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!
Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yamamotica manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamotica moves away.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith works on Yamamotica's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Yamamotica scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T3#
Yamamotica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Yamamotica's ribcage. Yamamotica let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamotica takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yamamotica up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Yamamotica's head.
A short left from Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to work over Yamamotica's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Yamamotica working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Yamamotica's ribcage.
Smith is looking to control Yamamotica's arms but Yamamotica gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
Smith gets through Yamamotica's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamamotica throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yamamotica has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamamotica throws a head punch that misses.
Smith presses Yamamotica against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamotica can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamotica misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith digs a right hand into Yamamotica's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamotica's gas tank.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yamamotica in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yamamotica swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith!
After winning the bout, Kenny Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Proud FC 14 - Alpha
Date: Dec 10, 2021

#R1#
Smith dodges the punch combination from Schultz.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Schultz connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith connects with the punch.
Schultz throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith defending well as Schultz loads up on a big left hand.
Schultz blocks the body kick.
Schultz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schultz scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schultz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Schultz with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz 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.
Schultz staying out of range there.#T1#
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schultz. Schultz obviously looking to wear him down.
Schultz throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Schultz takes one on the button.
Schultz throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schultz moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Schultz counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Schultz scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Schultz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schultz looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#T2##CL2#
Smith rushes Schultz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Schultz 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.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Smith pushes Schultz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Smith scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Schultz is rocked!
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Schultz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Schultz's ribcage. Schultz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith is controlling Schultz's neck. Smith unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Schultz goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kenny Smith!
After winning the bout, Kenny Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Proud FC 12 - Last Samurai
Date: Nov 26, 2021

#R1#
Smith takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Larsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Larsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larsson throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
A jab from Larsson does it's job there.
Larsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Larsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Larsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Larsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a hook. Larsson ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Smith lands a front kick to the face, that drops Larsson to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Larsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larsson! But no joy.
Larsson misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
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 Larsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Larsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Larsson looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Larsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Larsson seems unphased.
Larsson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Larsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Larsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Adam Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a leg kick but Larsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Larsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Larsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larsson throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Larsson staying out of range there.
Larsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Larsson misses with an uppercut
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Larsson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Larsson out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
Our winner, Kenny Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Proud FC 9 - Shockwave
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putin.
Putin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Putin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Putin ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Putin's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Putin - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
An out of breath Kenny Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2021

#R1#
Kenny Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Jayson Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jayson Smith throws a series of punches but Kenny Smith avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Kenny Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Jayson Smith is trying to break free.
Kenny Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Jayson Smith has been cut.
Kenny Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jayson Smith.
Kenny Smith has Jayson Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Jayson Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kenny Smith scores with a shot to the side of Jayson Smith's head.
Kenny Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenny Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Kenny Smith working Jayson Smith over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kenny Smith. #ROC#Jayson Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenny Smith creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jayson Smith with a big uppercut! Jayson Smith tries to clinch up but Kenny Smith pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jayson Smith to the mat! Jayson Smith covers up and Kenny Smith unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenny Smith!
A relieved looking Kenny Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Baldwin lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Baldwin is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Baldwin 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 sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Baldwin takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Brandon Baldwin has been cut.
Baldwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baldwin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Baldwin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baldwin connects with a looping right hand.
Smith wants to clinch up but Baldwin keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Baldwin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baldwin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baldwin. Smith shrugs it off though.
Baldwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Baldwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baldwin misses with a double jab.
Baldwin connects with a jab.
Smith motions for Baldwin to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baldwin tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Baldwin is rocked!#T1#
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baldwin throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Baldwin tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baldwin.
Smith stalls.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baldwin avoids it.
Smith prevents a body shot from Baldwin.
Baldwin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Baldwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Baldwin won't want to take too many of those.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baldwin blocks it with crossed arms.
Baldwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baldwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #KD#
Smith drops Baldwin with a big knee straight up the middle! Baldwin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Baldwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith weaves into range and cracks Baldwin right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Baldwin goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Smith is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FARTMMA 89
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Claw dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Claw takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Claw shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Claw shakes him off and moves away.
Claw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Claw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Claw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Claw dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Claw's head and hops out.#T1#
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Claw. Claw gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Claw and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith tries to clinch but Claw moves out of range.
Claw tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Claw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Claw ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Claw sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Claw avoids it this time.
Smith has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Smith cracks Claw with an open hand slap.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Claw is breathing heavily.
Claw shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Claw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Claw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith scores with the left hand. Claw knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claw 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 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Claw.
Kenny Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Claw with that takedown attempt.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Claw has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smith.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Claw's defenses.
Claw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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.#T3#
Smith has Claw pressed against the cage.
Claw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Claw is defended easily by Smith.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Claw pushes him away.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Claw's ribs.#T4#
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Claw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Claw pushes him away.
Claw swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Claw shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Claw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Claw. Claw gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Claw misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Claw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claw dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Claw controls his hands.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Claw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claw is defending well for now.
Claw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Claw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Claw can't get the takedown.
Claw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Claw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Claw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith blocks a head kick by Claw.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Claw.
Claw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Claw has a takedown stuffed.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Claw shakes him off and moves away.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Claw pushes him away.#T3##CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Claw in a clinch.
Claw wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Claw blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Claw avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Smith just leaning against Claw, taking a breather.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Claw shrugs off.
Claw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith has Claw pressed against the cage.
Smith has Claw pressed against the cage.
Claw takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claw is defending well for now.
Kenny Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Claw with that takedown attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Claw has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith just leaning against Claw, taking a breather.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith has Claw pushed against the cage.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Claw is blocking nicely.
Smith avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenny Smith.
Claw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Claw ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Claw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith scores with a hook.#T2#
Claw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Claw has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Claw dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Claw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Claw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith is pushing Claw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Claw avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Smith. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claws head.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow just above Claw 's eye.
Chief Claw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Claw, against the cage.
Claw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Claw's elbow.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith!
A very excited looking Kenny 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: FARTMMA 81: Awakenings
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Mack shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Mack and move into the clinch position.
Mack misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mack fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith leaves Mack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Smith.#TD#
Mack feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Mack changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to control the position but Mack postures up.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Mack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Mack drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Mack off! Mack jumps back into Smith's guard.
Mack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mack is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mack.
Mack wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mack controls the pace.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mack fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mack.
Smith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Mack wants to control for a moment but Smith uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Mack sits in half guard. #T3#
Mack perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith controlling the position for now.
Mack is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mack in particular looking to stall.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mack is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mack cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Mack and move into the clinch position.
Mack lands a nice shot to the body.
Mack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Mack.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mack is defended easily by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Mack dominated that round.
That's time! Mack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Mack had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Mack.
Mack looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Mack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Mack pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mack is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mack landing with the ground and pound.
Mack throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Mack 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#
Mack seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mack looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Mack not doing much here.
Mack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.#T2#
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mack is working away from the top position though.
Smith wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well. #SUB#
Mack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith won't allow Mack to pass to mount.
Mack performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Mack in his half guard. #T3#
Mack is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Charlie Mack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mack throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mack's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Mack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Mack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith is pulling down on Mack's head to control his posture.
Mack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mack closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Mack getting side control.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mack.
Mack working the head and body with strikes.
Mack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Mack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mack.
Smith is staying active underneath Mack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Mack dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mack lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mack connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mack's calf.
Smith blocks a head kick by Mack.
Mack sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Mack avoids it this time.
Mack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charlie Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mack.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith checks a low kick from Mack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and Mack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Mack misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Mack has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Mack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Smith. #CUT2#
It looks like Charlie Mack has been cut.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mack is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith keeps control of Mack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Mack's takedown attempt.
Mack tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Kenny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Mack's takedown attempt.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Mack takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Mack letting Smith take a breather here.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Kenny Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Mack breaks the clinch. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mack. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Mack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Charlie Mack is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Mack back into the cage.#TD#
Mack manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Mack looking for subs off his back but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Mack tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Mack is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mack wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mack 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Mack!
A pretty intense looking Charlie Mack took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Kenny Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'It happens I suppose'.

Event: FARTMMA 77
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romaschenko shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Romaschenko shakes him off and moves away.
Romaschenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Sasha Romaschenko has been cut.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Romaschenko is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith cracks Romaschenko with a nice body shot.#T1#
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith has Romaschenko pressed against the cage.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Romaschenko's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Romaschenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Romaschenko is breathing heavily.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Romaschenko in his tracks for a moment.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith. #T2#
Smith just leaning against Romaschenko, taking a breather.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith working Romaschenko over with knees to the body.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Romaschenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Smith presses Romaschenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith has Romaschenko pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Romaschenko is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Smith - that's hurt Romaschenko badly! Oh, another knee lands and Romaschenko is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Romaschenko doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kenny Smith!
After winning the bout, Kenny Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FARTMMA 70
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Hartwell White throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartwell White.
Smith moves away from the strike by Hartwell White.
Hartwell White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartwell White throws a shot to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Hartwell White throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Hartwell White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hartwell White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartwell White. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartwell White.
Hartwell White misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartwell White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hartwell White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Hartwell White avoids it this time.
A jab lands there for Hartwell White.#CUT#
It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.#CL2#
Smith pushes Hartwell White up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hartwell White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hartwell White stalling.
Hartwell White tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Hartwell White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hartwell White's defenses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Hartwell White blocks it.
Hartwell White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hartwell White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hartwell White working aggressively here. #T2##BC#
Hartwell White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith pushes Hartwell White up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartwell White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hartwell White works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hartwell White blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Hartwell White. #BC#
Hartwell White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartwell White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Hartwell White throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Hartwell White misses.
Hartwell White catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walter Hartwell White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Smith moves away from the strike by Hartwell White.
Hartwell White scores with a hook.
Hartwell White lands a jab to the head.
Smith moves out of range as Hartwell White strikes.
Hartwell White looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Hartwell White shakes him off and moves away.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Hartwell White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Hartwell White misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hartwell White.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Hartwell White tries to tie him up.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartwell White avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Hartwell White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartwell White is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hartwell White tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hartwell White at a distance.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartwell White. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartwell White controls his hands.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hartwell White takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Walter Hartwell White has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Hartwell White.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hartwell White.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Hartwell White misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith lands a left hand. #T1#
Hartwell White lands with a short shot to the head.
Hartwell White struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hartwell White is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith has Hartwell White pushed against the cage.
A short left from Smith.
Hartwell White avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hartwell White misses with some punches.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hartwell White is working Smith over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartwell White is trying to stall.
Smith with a knee to the head. #T2#
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Hartwell White in his tracks for a moment.
Hartwell White takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith is pushing Hartwell White up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hartwell White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hartwell White misses with some punches.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartwell White struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Hartwell White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Smith. #T3#
Hartwell White blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Hartwell White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Hartwell White takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith cracks Hartwell White with a nice body shot.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Hartwell White avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Hartwell White takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Hartwell White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Hartwell White swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hartwell White backwards.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kenny Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hartwell White 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.

Kenny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hartwell White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hartwell White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Hartwell White pushes him away.
Smith throws a low kick but Hartwell White moves out of range easily.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Hartwell White moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith cracks Hartwell White with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hartwell White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith jabs Hartwell White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Hartwell White sees coming a mile off.
Hartwell White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell White keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Hartwell White.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Hartwell White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hartwell White throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White misses with a wild body shot.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartwell White. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hartwell White gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartwell White checks the leg kick.
Hartwell White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Hartwell White tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Hartwell White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith stalling.
Hartwell White misses with some punches.
Hartwell White swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hartwell White.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartwell White tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartwell White avoids the damage to the body.
Hartwell White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Hartwell White tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hartwell White back against the cage.
Hartwell White takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith tries a body shot but Hartwell White blocks it. #T3#
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith is stalling here.
A short right from Hartwell White on the inside.
Hartwell White blocks the elbow strike.
Hartwell White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartwell White avoids the damage to the body.
Hartwell White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith stalls.
Hartwell White takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Walter Hartwell White's cut is getting worse.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hartwell White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hartwell White avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.#T4#
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Hartwell White shrugs off.
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 gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith has Hartwell White pressed against the cage.
Smith tries to work over Hartwell White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hartwell White blocks the elbow strike.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Hartwell White is rocked!
Smith stalling.
Oh Hartwell White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartwell White avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Hartwell White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith avoiding damage.
Hartwell White seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FARTMMA 66
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Loggia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loggia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Loggia misses.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Loggia and move into the clinch.#CL#
Loggia gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
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.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Loggia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Loggia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has Loggia pushed against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Loggia shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Antonino Loggia has been cut.
Loggia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Loggia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kenny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonino Loggia.#T1#
Loggia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Loggia's defenses.
Loggia looking to stall.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Loggia in his tracks for a moment.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Loggia up against the cage.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Loggia wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Loggia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Loggia is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Loggia is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Loggia - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Smith, and another! Loggia is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kenny Smith!
Our winner, Kenny Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: FARTMMA 57
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Devil fails with a takedown attempt.
Devil shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Devil throws a head punch that misses.
Smith stalling.
Devil lands a left hand.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Devil with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Devil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Devil in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Gatekeeper Devil has been cut.
Devil throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Devil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Devil crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.#T1#
Devil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Devil's defenses.
Devil lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
I was talking to Devil's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Devil has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatekeeper Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Devil moves out of range easily.
Devil tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Devil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Devil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Devil is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a head kick but Devil moves out of range.
Devil has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Devil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow just above Devil 's eye.
Devil wants a takedown but no success here.
Devil takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#
Devil is rocked!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oh Devil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith jerks Devil's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Devil drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Smith goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Smith because Devil was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Kenny Smith!
A very excited looking Kenny 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: FARTMMA 52: SEMIS
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
McNights fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNights.
McNights throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but McNights steps away.
McNights darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
McNights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
McNights throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but McNights manages to duck under it in time.
Smith is looking to chop away at McNights's legs.
Steve McNights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
McNights chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McNights fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind McNights 's knee.
McNights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McNights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
McNights has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
McNights is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and McNights moves out of range easily. #T2#
McNights tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNights somewhat.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McNights fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith leaves McNights with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNights appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow McNights down.
McNights with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a head kick but McNights moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
It looked like McNights was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNights is looking for a counter combo.
McNights fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
A head kick misses from Smith.
McNights fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
McNights 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.
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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith wants to stand and escape but McNights is having none of it.
Smith controlling McNights's posture.
McNights trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McNights closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
McNights fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Smith.
McNights shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McNights moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McNights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
McNights tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops McNights in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
McNights will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks McNights off balance momentarily.
McNights tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McNights.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
McNights tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Steve McNights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but McNights is wise to it.#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends McNights tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves McNights back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
McNights is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Steve McNights has been cut.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McNights is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh McNights is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith feints a jab and as McNights dips his head, Smith unleashes a brutal head kick that catches McNights right on the jaw! Timbeeer! McNights falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Smith smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Steve McNights spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.

Event: FARTMMA 48
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Devil.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith. #TD#
Devil drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devil stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Devil lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith is trying to control Devil's posture but Devil avoids it.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Devil has hold of Smith's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Smith tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Devil cranks the arm and Smith screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Smith, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gatekeeper Devil!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Farker shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Farker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Farker closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Farker 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 Martha Farker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith ducks down and throws 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.
Farker tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farker.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Farker counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook. Farker ducked under it nicely.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Farker moved away.
Farker tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Smith. #CL#
Farker rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Farker lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith has Farker pressed against the cage. #TD#
Farker jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith tries to stand but Farker is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Farker has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Smith manages to get his head free but now Farker has transitioned to an armbar! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Farker! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

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

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