Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Kowalski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kowalski scores with a jab. Smithers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smithers moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalski lands with a shot to the body.
Kowalski dodges the punch combination from Smithers.
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
Smithers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalski at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Kowalski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smithers doesn't seem phased though.
Smithers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kowalski lands a jab to Smithers's midsection.
Smithers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalski doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Smithers walks into a straight right hand from Kowalski.
The fighters circling - Smithers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smithers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kowalski looks to land a right hand but Smithers moved out of range.
Smithers lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Peter Kowalski has been cut.
Smithers misses with a looping right.
And Kowalski tries to counter it with a takedown but Smithers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smithers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Smithers misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kowalski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kowalski.
Smithers controlling the position.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalski trying to control but Smithers is working from the bottom.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smithers is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kowalski wants to control but Smithers passes easily into half guard.
Kowalski is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Smithers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kowalski moves into full guard.
Kowalski trying to control the position.
Smithers trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Smithers wants to stand but Kowalski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kowalski managing to control the position. #T3#
Kowalski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smithers controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smithers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kowalski's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smithers drops his hands momentarily and Kowalski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithers.
A big right from Kowalski misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smithers slips a straight right by Kowalski.
Donk. Kowalski catches Smithers right on the button with a cross.
Smithers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smithers ducks under a wild hook from Kowalski.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Smithers moved out of range nicely.
Smithers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smithers throws a right and a left that Kowalski avoids nicely.
Smithers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kowalski cracks a nice hook into Smithers's ribs.
Kowalski throws out a loose jab but Smithers uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Smithers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalski doesn't seem phased though.
Smithers misses with a body shot.
Smithers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski feints the counter takedown.
Kowalski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithers.
It looked like Smithers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.#T5#
A jab lands there for Kowalski.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers defending well as Kowalski loads up on a big left hand.
Smithers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Kowalski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smithers defends it well.
Kowalski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalski's shoulder, as Kowalski tries to avoid the shot.
Smithers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Smithers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smithers is looking to counter punch.
Kowalski misses the jab.
Kowalski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kowalski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kowalski 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.
Smithers cracks Kowalski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smithers on the side of the head.
Kowalski misses with a straight left.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski swings for the body but Smithers moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Kowalski loads up on a big right hand but Smithers slips the punch.
Kowalski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smithers throws the kick towards the body but Kowalski avoids it.
Smithers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kowalski momentarily.
Kowalski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smithers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smithers loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.#KD#
Smithers lands a big uppercut and Kowalski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kowalski looks OK. Smithers waves Kowalski back to his feet!#ROC#Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski loads up on a big right hand but Smithers slips the punch.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Smithers finish him?
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Smithers throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Smithers cracks Kowalski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Kowalski falls to his knees and Smithers 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 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers retains his heavyweight title!
Carlton Smithers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BE 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Smithers throws the left hand but Axelsen avoids the punch easily.
Axelsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smithers throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smithers throws a right hand that Axelsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Axelsen also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smithers cracks Axelsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Axelsen defending well as Smithers loads up on a big left hand.
Smithers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smithers swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smithers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axelsen has time to react.
Smithers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smithers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Smithers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.#T1#
Smithers throws a good cross that connects.
Axelsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsen! But no joy.
Smithers misses the jab.
Smithers looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsen is just out of range.
Smithers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smithers lands a body shot.
Smithers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Smithers. Those never looked like landing.
Axelsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smithers, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithers. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsen! But no joy.
Axelsen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smithers.
A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smithers looks to throw a body kick
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Smithers misses with a left hand
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smithers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smithers with a hook.
Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsen! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smithers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Smithers does no damage.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Smithers scores with a four punch combination!
Smithers misses with a wild combination.
Smithers throws a lazy right hand but Axelsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smithers takes a swing at Axelsen's ribcage but misses.
Axelsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axelsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smithers misses with the combination.
Smithers swinging wildly here.
Axelsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Smithers throws a right hand that misses
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smithers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsen throws out a counter right but Smithers avoids it with no problem.
Smithers misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Axelsen moves away from the strike by Smithers.
Axelsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smithers connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Smithers. #T5#
Smithers throws a lazy uppercut
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Smithers scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Loke Axelsen's cut even more.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Axelsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Axelsen 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.
Smithers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Smithers.
Axelsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smithers lands a jab.
Smithers throws a shot from downtown. Axelsen moves away and avoids it.
Axelsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smithers throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T6#
An inside leg kick from Smithers misses.
Smithers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smithers misses with a hook. Axelsen ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Smithers lands a big uppercut and Axelsen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Axelsen looks OK. Smithers waves Axelsen back to his feet!#ROC#Axelsen is rocked!
Smithers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsen manages to avoid it.
Smithers feints a jab promting Axelsen to slip. Smithers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Axelsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Axelsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Smithers finish him?
Smithers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smithers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Axelsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Smithers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T7#
Smithers lands a really nice looking cross but Axelsen seems unphased. #CUT#The cut above Loke Axelsen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Axelsen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Smithers gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Axelsen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Carlton Smithers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BE 5: Smithers vs Bronson 2
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Smithers ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson defending well as Smithers loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smithers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Smithers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smithers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smithers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Smithers misses the target.
Smithers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smithers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bronson throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
Smithers is looking to land body kicks.
Smithers misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers tries to land a leg kick but Bronson saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bronson. #CUT2#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Smithers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Smithers misses with a wild combination.
Smithers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Keith Bronson has been cut.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithers.
Bronson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Smithers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smithers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithers.
Smithers misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smithers doesn't seem bothered though.
Smithers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smithers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Smithers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
As Bronson looks to move away, Smithers throws a big counter combo but Bronson just gets out of the way.
Smithers staying out of range there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bronson!
Carlton Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smithers moves away.
Smithers steps in with a hook that catches Bronson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Smithers follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bronson looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers retains his heavyweight title!
Carlton Smithers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BE 4: Alyoshin vs Smithers
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Smithers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smithers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alyoshin at a distance.
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alyoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Smithers throws a jab when Alyoshin was well out of range.
Alyoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smithers stuns Alyoshin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smithers lands with an uppercut that bounces Alyoshin off the ropes and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Grant Alyoshin has been cut.
Smithers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alyoshin sizes up Smithers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smithers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alyoshin.
Smithers throws a jab but it's blocked by Alyoshin.
A quick step to the side and Alyoshin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alyoshin. Alyoshin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alyoshin misses with a looping left.
Smithers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alyoshin throws a front kick aimed at Smithers's knee but Smithers avoids it well.
Smithers throws an overhand right that lands on Alyoshin's shoulder, as Alyoshin tries to avoid the shot.
Smithers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alyoshin is out of range. #T1#
Smithers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alyoshin circles away quickly and effectively.
Smithers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alyoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Smithers.
Alyoshin misses with a head kick.
Alyoshin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smithers throws a jab when Alyoshin was well out of range.
Smithers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alyoshin.
Smithers throws a head kick but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Smithers misses with a looping right.
Alyoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Alyoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alyoshin moves away from the strike by Smithers.
Alyoshin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smithers throws a sloppy head kick
and Alyoshin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alyoshin throws a leg kick but Smithers checks it.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smithers moves away.#T2#
Smithers misses the shot to the body.
Smithers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin scores with a nice body kick.
Smithers throws the left hand but Alyoshin avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Alyoshin pushes Smithers up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smithers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smithers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smithers tries to break the clinch but Alyoshin is controlling the position. #BC2#
Smithers breaks the clinch.
Smithers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Alyoshin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smithers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alyoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Smithers backwards.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smithers. #T3#
Smithers tries to throw a body punch but Alyoshin avoids it by throwing Smithers back against the ropes.
Alyoshin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smithers.
Smithers lands a left hand.
Smithers tries a body shot but Alyoshin blocks it.
Alyoshin pushes Smithers back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smithers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smithers avoiding damage as Alyoshin throws knees to the body.
Alyoshin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smithers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smithers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smithers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smithers blocks a body shot from Alyoshin.
Smithers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smithers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alyoshin dodges an elbow strike from Smithers. #BC2#
Smithers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alyoshin moves away from the strike by Smithers.
A quick step to the side and Alyoshin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alyoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Alyoshin misses the shot to the body.
Alyoshin slips a jab from Smithers.
Smithers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Smithers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smithers throws a lazy uppercut
and Alyoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alyoshin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smithers looks to land a right hand but Alyoshin moved out of range.
Smithers sizes up Alyoshin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alyoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithers.
Alyoshin tries to clinch up.
Alyoshin misses with a kick to the body
and Smithers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alyoshin is breathing heavily.
Smithers punishes Alyoshin's body with a nice straight punch.
Alyoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
Smithers moves away from the strike by Alyoshin. #T5#
Smithers lands with a shot to the body.
Smithers lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Alyoshin is looking to close the distance but Smithers sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Alyoshin crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Alyoshin is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Carlton Smithers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BE 3: Bronson vs Alyoshin
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Chunks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chunks misses with a takedown attempt
and Smithers counters with a left to the body.
Chunks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chunks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chunks get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Chunks stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Smithers runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlton Smithers!
A very excited looking Carlton Smithers 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: BE 2: Bronson vs Smithers
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Bronson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smithers.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson misses with a body shot
and Smithers counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Smithers misses.
Smithers misses with a combination
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smithers misses with a left hand
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson cracks Smithers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bronson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Smithers avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Smithers looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well.
Bronson lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smithers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smithers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bronson to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Smithers ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Smithers throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson lunges at Smithers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smithers's hand.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Jab from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a nice head shot.
Smithers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bronson to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Smithers is rocked!
Smithers scores with a nice right hand.
Smithers is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Bronson slips under a jab from Smithers.
Smithers seems to have recovered his senses.
Smithers blocks a jab.
Bronson throws a combination that misses
and Smithers counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson scores with a one two! Smithers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithers misses with a two punch combination. #KD#
Bronson drops Smithers with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smithers looks back up at him and smiles so Bronson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bronson jabs at Smithers's body.
Smithers throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a big right hand! Oh Smithers is in trouble here! Bronson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bronson!

Event: BE 1: Violent Nights
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Nice body punch from Smithers.
Smithers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smithers connects with a jab.
Smithers throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Dolton to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.#TD2#
Dolton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smithers's guard.#SU2#
Dolton stands and steps away. Smithers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #KD#
Smithers lands a big uppercut and Dolton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dolton looks OK. Smithers waves Dolton back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Scott Dolton has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithers drops Dolton with a straight right hand, right on the button! Smithers 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 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
A relieved looking Carlton Smithers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Scott Dolton spoke after the fight, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'.

Event: C241: Albatross vs Gebhardt
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Smithers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fujimoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smithers misses with a series of wild punches.
Smithers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smithers looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujimoto is just out of range.
Fujimoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smithers dips to his left and cracks Fujimoto with an uppercut!
Smithers scores with a nice strike.
Fujimoto misses with an uppercut. Smithers saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithers misses with a shot to the body
letting Fujimoto counter with a right hand.
Smithers scores with a hook to the body. Fujimoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carlton Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Smithers cracks Fujimoto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smithers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fujimoto to stand back up!#ROC#Fujimoto is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers knocks out Fujimoto with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Smithers before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Smithers picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlton Smithers!
An out of breath Carlton Smithers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C233: Albatross vs Femme
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thomas .#CL#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smithers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Smithers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smithers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smithers scrambles back to his feet.#KD2#
Smithers lands a left and a right that send Thomas crashing to the mat, dazed. Smithers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
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 jab lands there for Thomas .
Smithers throws a hook to the side of Thomas 's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smithers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Smithers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smithers lands a nice hook to Thomas 's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smithers 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.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smithers.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
Smithers misses with a hook to the body
and Smithers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Smithers looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Smithers connects with a body shot.
Smithers throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smithers throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Smithers just misses with a punch to the body.
Smithers swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Smithers has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas .
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smithers or not.
Smithers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Smithers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Thomas .
Smithers staying out of range there.
Smithers throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smithers.
Thomas cracks Smithers with an open hand slap.
Smithers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smithers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas tries to clinch up
enabling Smithers to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlton Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Smithers misses the jab.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Smithers has knocked Thomas down with a huge combo! Smithers steps away and waves a wobbly Thomas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smithers prevents a body shot from Thomas .
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Smithers tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Smithers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas finds Smithers's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Smithers flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Thomas lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Smithers will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Thomas !
A relieved looking Derrick Thomas 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 152: Creed v Simone
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Smithers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smithers misses with a looping right.
Smithers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tchusuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Smithers as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Smithers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tchusuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smithers lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Smithers misses.
Tchusuk throws a lazy right hand but Smithers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smithers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tchusuk counters with a left and a right that stings Smithers.
Tchusuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchusuk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tchusuk and Smithers goes tumbling to the canvas! Tchusuk follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Smithers is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.#SUB2#
Tchusuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Smithers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Tchusuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smithers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smithers pushes Tchusuk off looking to stand but Tchusuk dives back in and keeps control.
Smithers is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mike Jones MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Tchusuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Smithers makes his way to full guard, as Tchusuk worked for a kimura.
Tchusuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smithers wants to hit a sweep here but Tchusuk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smithers there! #T2##SUB2#
Tchusuk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smithers wants to control but Tchusuk is having none of it.#SUB2#
Tchusuk goes for an armbar but Smithers turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smithers. #SUB2#
Tchusuk working for a triangle but Smithers defends it easily. #SUB2#
Tchusuk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smithers escapes and throws Tchusuk's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Tchusuk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smithers is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smithers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smithers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Tchusuk actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Smithers seems content to control.#SUB2#
Smithers moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tchusuk.#SU#
Smithers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tchusuk to his feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smithers just misses with a punch to the body.
Tchusuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smithers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tchusuk tries a quick counter leg kick but Smithers is wise to it.
Smithers throws a body punch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smithers throws a body punch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk moves forwards but Smithers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smithers lands a head shot.
Smithers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tchusuk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smithers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tchusuk scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenny Tchusuk will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smithers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tchusuk counter with a right hand.
Smithers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smithers misses with an uppercut. Tchusuk saw that one coming.
Smithers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tchusuk moves out of range as Smithers strikes.
Tchusuk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smithers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tchusuk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smithers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smithers scores with a jab. Tchusuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smithers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tchusuk swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Smithers counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Kenny Tchusuk's cut even more.#T1#
Tchusuk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smithers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tchusuk counters with a thumping low kick.
Smithers sizes up Tchusuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smithers blocks a jab.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Smithers has knocked Tchusuk down with a huge combo! Smithers steps away and waves a wobbly Tchusuk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tchusuk is rocked!
Smithers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchusuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smithers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smithers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD#
Smithers lands a left and a right that send Tchusuk crashing to the mat, dazed. Smithers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tchusuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Smithers finish him?#CUT#The cut above Kenny Tchusuk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crack! Smithers connects with the perfect overhand right and Tchusuk falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Smithers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlton Smithers!
Our winner, Carlton Smithers, 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: WVT 144: San v Souza
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Smithers scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Smithers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smithers swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Smithers misses with a double jab.
Svyatogor is looking to counter punch.
Svyatogor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smithers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Smithers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Svyatogor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smithers.
Smithers scores with a jab to the body.
Smithers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smithers throws a sloppy body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor moves out of range as Smithers strikes.
Smithers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Svyatogor misses the target.
Smithers throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svyatogor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Smithers throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smithers misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Smithers misses.
It looked like Svyatogor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smithers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smithers misses with a right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a right hand to the body.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Smithers.
Smithers misses with a hook
and Svyatogor scores with a counter punch that sends Smithers to the canvas! Svyatogor smells blood - he's punishing Smithers with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Smithers has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dimitri Svyatogor thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WVT 133: West v Halli
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Smithers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Smithers flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Smithers throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Smithers 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.
Smithers scores with a body shot. #KD2#
Smithers sends Barnes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smithers is motioning to the referee to let Barnes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bob Barnes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithers is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Smithers shuts the power down on Barnes. Lights out, game over! Smithers is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Smithers!
A victorious Carlton Smithers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 127: Takahashi v Bloodaxe
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Smithers throws a lazy head kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Smithers dips to his left and cracks Pulkkinen with an uppercut!
Smithers missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Smithers moved out of range nicely.
Smithers scores with a nice right hand.
Smithers throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp one two that drops Smithers! Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smithers to his feet! Smithers is in big trouble!
Smithers falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp one two that drops Smithers! Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smithers to his feet! Smithers is in big trouble!#ROC#Smithers is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a huge right that knocks Smithers out cold! Pulkkinen is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: WVT 120: Hussein v Haudegen
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Smithers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smithers.
Smithers loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Smithers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Smithers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Smithers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smithers misses the jab.
Smithers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Smithers. #T1#
Smithers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carlton Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Smithers. That snapped Knox's head back.
Smithers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Nice cross by Smithers.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Smithers.
Smithers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smithers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smithers missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smithers's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smithers throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Smithers toppling to the canvas! Smithers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC2#Smithers is rocked!
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Oh Smithers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smithers throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Smithers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Smithers seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smithers.
Knox throws out a counter right but Smithers avoids it with no problem.
Knox Throws a clean left jab. Knox Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Smithers's chin! Smithers crumbles to the ground and Knox follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 111: Ryoto v Surianglek
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Takeishi staying out of range there.
Takeishi misses with a takedown attempt - Smithers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Takeishi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smithers lands a nice uppercut.
Smithers tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it.
Smithers misses with a body punch.
Smithers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smithers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi is working for takedown but Smithers is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Smithers.
Smithers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smithers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi blocks a body shot from Smithers.
Smithers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi prevents Smithers from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Smithers lands a left hand.
Smithers misses with a punch to the body.
Smithers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsugu Takeishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Smithers breaks from the clinch.
Takeishi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Takeishi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smithers pinned against the cage. Smithers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smithers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takeishi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Smithers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Smithers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takeishis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takeishi throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Smithers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeishi.
Smithers lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Takeishi falls backwards - clearly groggy! Smithers dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 104: Mathieu v Motts
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Smithers looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett catches Smithers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fett lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Fett does it's job there.
Fett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fett scores with the left hand. Smithers knows he should have avoided that one.
Smithers is looking to score with low kicks.
Fett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Smithers. That snapped Fett's head back.
Donk. Fett catches Smithers right on the button with a cross.
Smithers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett moves away from the strike by Smithers.
Smithers lands with a good body shot.
Fett lands a jab to Smithers's midsection.
Smithers looks winded!
Fett's corner calls for a 1-2. Fett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smithers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Smithers slips under a jab.
Smithers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fett looks to land a left hand but Smithers moved out of range nicely.
Smithers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smithers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fett lunges at Smithers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smithers's hand.
Smithers takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Smithers 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.
Smithers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smithers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Smithers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fett finds it's way round the side to connect with Smithers's head.
Smithers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smithers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Smithers is rocked!#KD#
Fett cracks Smithers with a big right hand and Smithers goes down!
Smithers is still in real trouble! Can Fett finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett gets to his feet and stands over Smithers, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Smithers felt that one! Fett unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Smithers from any more punishment!

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

Event: WVT 95: Fabinho v Halsti
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Smithers.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
Smithers misses with a few strikes there.
Smithers digs a good body shot into Hill's ribs.
Smithers throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Hill staying out of range there.
Smithers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Hill bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smithers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hill is controlling him well.
An elbow from Hill crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Hill seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hill trying to control the action but Smithers is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hill controls the position.
Hill trying to control the action but Smithers is working from the bottom.
Hill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hill throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Hill has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smithers is not content to let Hill control the position.
Hill advances to mount.
Smithers is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hill thowing shots but they're missing.
Smithers is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hill controlling his opponent.
Hill throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hill sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smithers is bucking up trying to escape but Hill cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smithers is in a horrible position here. Hill smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hill with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Hill throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smithers because Hill loaded up on that one.
Hill controlling his opponent.
Hill tries to control but Smithers wriggling away.
Hill throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smithers because Hill loaded up on that one.
Hill controlling the position easily from mount.
Hill punching from mount but Smithers doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Smithers is in a horrible position here. Hill smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smithers is looking to escape.
Hill throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hill landing shots from mount.
Hill postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smithers looks a forlorn figure.
Hill landing strikes from the mount and Smithers is in trouble! #ROC2#Smithers is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Smithers out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hill goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Devin Hill!
Devin Hill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 84: Vargas v Railio
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Smithers moves out of range as Raper throws a body kick.
Raper moves away from the strike by Smithers.
Raper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smithers is able to avoid easily.
Smithers throws a body punch but Raper moves out of range.
Raper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Raper!
Raper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlton Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raper throws a shot from downtown. Smithers moves away and avoids it.
Smithers misses with a hook. Raper ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Raper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smithers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Raper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Raper instigates a clinch.
Smithers fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Raper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smithers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithers throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Smithers 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.#T1#
Smithers works Raper's body with a nice hook.
Smithers connects with a looping right hand.
Smithers just misses with a punch to the body.
Raper looks to throw the jab but Smithers is out of range.
Raper moves forwards but Smithers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smithers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raper tries to work over Smithers's front leg with a kick but Smithers checks it. #CL#
Raper rushes Smithers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smithers lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Smithers on the inside.
Raper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smithers backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raper. #BC#
Raper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raper is looking to clinch but Smithers is avoiding it.
Smithers misses the shot to the body.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Raper got wobbled bad by a big combination! Smithers presses forward with punches and knees until Raper stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Raper closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
A relieved looking Carlton Smithers 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 76: Vargas v Thompson
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathieu was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Mathieu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been told by Mathieu's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smithers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Mathieu has knocked Smithers down with a huge combo! Mathieu steps away and waves a wobbly Smithers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Smithers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Smithers misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smithers is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathieu finish him?
Smithers looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers is aggressively charging in as Mathieu backs up avoiding any damage. Mathieu tosses out a jab and Smithers runs right into it face first! Smithers is out cold! Mathieu dropped down on all fours and is barking in Smithers's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 66: Melondov v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1#
Raper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smithers.
Smithers throws a lazy right hand but Raper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Raper misses its target.
Raper looks to land a combination but Smithers avoids it well.
Raper fails to land with a series of punches.
Raper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Smithers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smithers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raper loads up on a big right hand but Smithers slips the punch.
Smithers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raper throws a big shot that misses.
Raper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smithers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raper.
Raper connects with a looping right hand.
Smithers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Smithers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smithers throws a nice looking combination but Raper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Raper lands but Smithers takes it in his stride.
Raper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smithers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Raper 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.
Donk. Smithers catches Raper right on the button with a cross.
Raper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smithers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithers.
Smithers throws a jab when Raper was well out of range.
We've been informed that Smithers 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.
Raper misses with a body shot.
Smithers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smithers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smithers throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Raper to counter with a crisp jab.
Raper misses with an uppercut.
Smithers misses with a few strikes there.
Smithers misses with an uppercut
letting Raper counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Raper. #T2#
Smithers blocks a leg kick.
Raper fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Smithers.
A nice leg kick from Raper, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raper throws a chopping leg kick but Smithers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smithers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smithers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smithers.
Smithers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raper throws a counter high kick but Smithers was just alert enough to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Raper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Smithers misses.
Smithers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smithers misses with a hook.
Smithers connects with a looping right hand.
Smithers connects with a body shot that sends Raper's belly button to the back.#T3#
Smithers misses the shot to the body.
Raper misses with a straight right.
Smithers thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Smithers misses its intended target.
Raper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smithers looks to throw the jab but Raper is out of range.
Smithers misses with a few strikes there.
Raper is looking to slow Smithers down with leg kicks.
Smithers throws a series of punches but Raper avoids them all with ease.
Smithers throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Raper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Raper struggles to land a body shot inside as Smithers controls his hands.
Smithers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smithers tries to work over Raper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Raper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smithers misses with a few strikes there.
Smithers throws a body shot but no joy.
Raper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Smithers lands a nice looking body shot.
Raper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithers throws a jab but it's blocked by Raper.
Smithers misses with a straight right.
Raper plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Raper throws a one two combo.
Raper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smithers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Raper tenderised Smithers's leg. Smithers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raper. Smithers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smithers counters with a nice body shot.
Raper is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smithers.
Smithers jabs at Raper's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlton Smithers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Raper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab by Smithers.
A telegraphed right hand from Smithers misses the target.
A punch combination from Raper misses.
Raper throws a head kick that misses.
Raper looks to land a combination but Smithers avoids it well.
Smithers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Biff Raper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Raper.
Raper ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers swings for the body but Raper moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithers. Raper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smithers misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper lands with a slapping head kick.
Smithers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raper on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raper scores with the left hand. Smithers knows he should have avoided that one.
Smithers scores with a sloppy right hand. Raper should have avoided that one.
Smithers connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Smithers misses with a few strikes there.
Raper throws a body shot but no joy.
Raper 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.
Raper misses with a body shot
and Smithers counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Raper has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
Our winner, Carlton Smithers, 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: Nfld 25
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Draski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smithers throws a body punch but Draski moves out of range.
Draski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draski.
Smithers lands with a shot to the body.
Smithers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Draski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Draski misses with a looping left.
Smithers 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Draski as he connects with a hook.
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draski was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Draski looks to land a right hand but Smithers moved out of range.
Smithers is looking for a counter combo.
Draski 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.
Smithers misses with a lunging right hand
and Draski counters with a one-two to the body.
Smithers misses the jab.
No joy there for Smithers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draski lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick lands for Draski.
A shot to the body from Draski misses
and Smithers counters with a nice uppercut.
Smithers throws a shot to the body.
Draski defending well as Smithers loads up on a big left hand.
Draski tries a quick counter leg kick but Smithers is wise to it.#T1#
Draski scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Draski.
Draski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Draski scores with a nice right hand.
Draski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithers.
Smithers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smithers takes a swing at Draski's ribcage but misses.
Draski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithers.
Draski missing with a left hand there. Smithers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smithers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Draski throws a leg kick but Smithers checks it.
Draski connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Smithers cracks Draski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smithers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Draski to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smithers doesn't seem bothered though.
Smithers loads up on a big right hand but Draski slips the punch.
Draski moves away from the strike by Smithers.
Smithers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draski. #T2#
Draski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draski looks to land a left hand but Smithers moved out of range nicely.
Smithers misses with a straight left.
Draski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Draski.
Smithers thuds a left hand into Draski's body.
Smithers tried to score with a low kick but Draski checks it.
Smithers throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Draski is rocked!
Smithers goes for a small jab and connects. Now Smithers goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Draski stumbles back but Smithers runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Draski to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Draski will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Smithers!
A victorious Carlton Smithers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Smithers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smithers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smithers 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.#KD#
Smithers cracks Tveskegg with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smithers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tveskegg to stand back up!#ROC#Tveskegg is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Einar Tveskegg has been cut.
Tveskegg walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Tveskegg limp body while Smithers jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlton Smithers!
A victorious Carlton Smithers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2022

#R1#
Peterson looks for a takedown but Smithers sprawls well.
Smithers is looking for the big counter here.
Smithers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Smithers counters with a nice right hand that sends Peterson toppling to the canvas! Peterson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smithers finish him?!
Smithers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smithers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smithers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peterson at a distance.
Smithers wobbles Peterson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Smithers dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Peterson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 504
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Smithers lands a body shot.
Smithers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smithers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smithers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smithers lands a nice shot to the body.
Smithers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smithers 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.
Smithers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smithers throws a hook but Krol blocks it.
Smithers misses with a right hand
and Smithers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithers.
Krol moves away from the strike by Smithers.
Smithers lands with a right hand.
Smithers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Smithers lands with a good body shot.
Smithers throws a hook but Krol avoids it easily.
Krol looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Smithers throws a sloppy head kick and Krol moves out of range easily.
Smithers throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smithers, as that shot connected.
Krol needs to keep his hands up - Smithers had a free shot at his head there.
Smithers missing with a left hand there. Krol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smithers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smithers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smithers lands a really nice looking cross but Krol seems unphased.
Smithers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smithers throws the kick towards the body but Krol avoids it.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Smithers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krol doesn't seem phased though.
Smithers throws an overhand right that lands on Krol's shoulder, as Krol tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krol misses with a left hand
and Smithers counters with a stiff right hand.
Krol looks to land a left hand but Smithers moved out of range nicely.
Smithers scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Smithers does it's job there.
Smithers misses with a shot to the body
and Krol counters with a straight right hand.
Krol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krol slips a straight right by Smithers.
A jab from Smithers finds it's way through Krol's defenses. #T3#
Krol takes one to the chin there.
Smithers throws a lazy uppercut
and Krol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smithers throws a looping overhand right but Krol ducks down to avoid it.
Smithers lands the left hand.
Smithers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smithers misses with a looping right.
Krol shapes to counter with a head kick.
Smithers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smithers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krol.
Krol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krol throws a poor cross that misses
and Smithers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Krol is looking to land body kicks.
Krol throws a looping overhand right but Smithers ducks down to avoid it.
Smithers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smithers throws an off balance right hand
and Krol counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smithers misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Krol counters with a head kick that drops Smithers to the mat! Smithers scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Smithers is rocked!
Krol staying out of range there.
Smithers looks to land a right hand but Krol moved out of range.
Smithers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Krol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smithers misses with a hook. Krol ducked under it nicely.
Smithers misses with an uppercut
and Krol counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Krol looks at the referee who does nothing so Krol lands a crushing right that sends Smithers to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zygmunt Krol!
A relieved looking Zygmunt Krol 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: CFC 495: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Smithers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Smithers coming out on top.
Smithers ducks under a wild hook from Lindholm.
Smithers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smithers 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.
Smithers jabs Lindholm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smithers.
Lindholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindholm lands with a shot to the body.
Lindholm misses with a hook to the body
and Smithers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smithers lands with a right hand.
Lindholm throws a right hand that Smithers ducks under and follows up with a left that Smithers also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindholm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Lindholm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lindholm misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smithers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindholm checks the leg kick.
Olli Lindholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindholm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lindholm misses with a combination
letting Smithers counter with a right hand.
Lindholm 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.
Smithers misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Smithers lands an overhand right.
Lindholm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smithers.
Lindholm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Lindholm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lindholm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smitherss head.
Lindholm lands with a light punch inside.
Smithers pushes Lindholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smithers managing to block the knees to the body from Lindholm.
Lindholm tries to land a knee to the head but Smithers blocks with his arms.
Smithers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smithers misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindholm connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smithers's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smithers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smithers.
Smithers lands a body punch.
Lindholm blocking some punches.
Smithers swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindholm lands a left hand.
Lindholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Smithers.
Lindholm looks winded!
A short right from Smithers. #T2#
Lindholm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smithers is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Smithers fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smithers.
Smithers tries to work over Lindholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smithers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smithers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lindholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smithers lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Smithers fails to land.
Lindholm misses with an elbow over the top.
Smithers trying to control the position but instead, Lindholm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smithers into the cage.
Smithers lands with a short shot to the head.
Lindholm prevents Smithers from breaking the clinch.
Lindholm looking to throw knees to the head but Smithers is blocking nicely.
Smithers has had enough of the clinch but Lindholm keeps him there for the moment.
Smithers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lindholm avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smithers.
Smithers misses with a punch to the body.
Lindholm throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindholm.
Lindholm pushes Smithers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smithers working hard to break the clinch.
Smithers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smithers working aggressively here. #BC#
Smithers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindholm throws a body punch but Smithers moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Smithers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smithers tries to score with a low kick but Lindholm moves his leg out of the way.
Lindholm misses with a left hand
and Smithers counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindholm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lindholm throws a sloppy body shot
and Smithers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Lindholm is rocked!
Smithers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lindholm tries to clinch there but Smithers circles away.
Lindholm is still on wobbly legs! Can Smithers finish him?
Smithers throws a head kick that misses.
Lindholm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smithers rather than just go for the knockout.
Smithers lands a big right hook! Lindholm looks hurt but is still standing! Smithers lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Lindholm falls down and Smithers dives in with a huge hammer fist! Lindholm's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Smithers runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 485: Farrokhzad v Jimenez
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Smithers misses with a double jab.
Smithers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Private Pig Pen in the buildup to the fight.
Smithers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smithers lands a slapping body shot.
Smithers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Rawse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smithers tries to bench press Rawse off him but Rawse keeps the position.
Smithers is being controlled here. #ES#
Smithers throws Rawse to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smithers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rawse doesn't seem bothered though.
Smithers sizes up Rawse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smithers connects with a crisp jab.
Smithers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smithers punishes Rawse's body with a nice straight punch.
Smithers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rawse slips a jab and a cross from Smithers. #TD2#
Rawse looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smithers!#T1#
Smithers is being controlled here.
Smithers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smithers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rawse has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smithers tries to improve position but can't.
Smithers wants to get back to his feet.
Smithers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smithers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rawse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smithers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smithers's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawse has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smithers's body.
Smithers trying to get back to his feet but Rawse is in full control for now. #T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rawse doesn't have the hooks in and Smithers manages to turn into his guard.
Rawse controlling the position.
Rawse wants to sweep here but Smithers controlling him for the moment.
Smithers is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawse has wrist control.
Smithers wants to stand but Rawse is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smithers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smithers throwing strikes from guard but Rawse blocks nicely.
Rawse looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rawse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smithers's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rawse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smithers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rawse has managed to get both his arms back between Smithers's legs - danger averted.
Rawse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Smithers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rawse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rawse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rawse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rawse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smithers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rawse has managed to get both his arms back between Smithers's legs - danger averted.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rawse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smithers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Smithers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rawse passes into half guard.
Rawse is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rawse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithers wants to hold on but Rawse pushes him away.
Rawse trying to control but Smithers is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Smithers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smithers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rawse is looking to clinch.
Rawse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rawse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smithers swivels and escapes.
Rawse misses with an uppercut
enabling Smithers to counter with a crisp jab.
Smithers misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Smithers.
Rawse throws a body punch but Smithers moves out of range.
Smithers misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithers.
Some wild striking there from Smithers.
Smithers misses with a low kick.
Rawse throws a right and a left that Smithers avoids nicely.
Smithers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Rawse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smithers manages to avoid it.
Smithers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smithers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawse throws a lazy uppercut
and Smithers counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Smithers.
Rawse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smithers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rawse scrambles back to his feet.
Smithers throws an overhand right that lands on Rawse's shoulder, as Rawse tries to avoid the shot.
A left and a right from Smithers both land. Nice combination.
Rawse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Rawse is rocked!
Carlton Smithers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smithers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rawse.
Smithers throws a body shot but no joy.
Smithers misses with a jab to the body
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smithers.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithers. #T2#
Smithers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rawse.
Carlton Smithers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rawse lands a head shot.
Rawse throws a lazy right hand but Smithers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smithers throwing a counter right hand but Rawse manages to avoid it.
Rawse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smithers tries to avoid it but Rawse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smithers to the ground. Smithers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rawse tries to clinch but Smithers moves away
and Smithers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smithers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rawse's head.
Smithers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
Rawse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carlton Smithers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawse.
Smithers lands with a good body shot.
Rawse is breathing heavily.
Smithers swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Smithers lands a big right hand that sends Rawse crashing to the mat! Smithers stays standing though and waves Rawse back to his feet!
Smithers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rawse is still on wobbly legs! Can Smithers finish him?
Smithers throws out a loose jab but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rawse seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Rawse instigates a clinch. #T3#
Rawse keeps control of Smithers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rawse wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smithers.
Smithers lands a nice uppercut.
Smithers tries to break free but Rawse pushes him back against the cage.
Rawse prevents a body shot from Smithers.
Smithers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smithers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smithers has had enough of the clinch but Rawse keeps him there for the moment.
Rawse wants a takedown. #TD2#
Rawse gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rawse prevents Smithers from improving his position.
Smithers moves into full guard. #T4##SUB#
Rawse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smithers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rawse has managed to get both his arms back between Smithers's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Smithers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rawse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rawse engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Smithers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rawse is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Smithers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Smithers has an active guard here but Rawse has managed to pass into half guard.
Smithers looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Smithers dominated that second 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. 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#
A slow jab from Rawse misses its intended target.
Rawse throws a big shot that misses.
Smithers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
A left lands for Rawse.
Smithers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rawse.
Rawse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smithers tries to avoid it but Rawse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smithers to the ground. Smithers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rawse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smithers lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse misses with a shot to the body
and Smithers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smithers throws a good cross that connects.
Rawse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smithers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rawse has time to react.
Smithers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rawse at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smithers connects with a body shot.#T1#
Smithers lands with an uppercut that bounces Rawse off the cage and back into range.
Rawse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smithers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smithers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smithers lands a nice looking body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Smithers! Rawse is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
After winning the bout, Carlton Smithers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 477: Beach v Mataitai
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Shinnie connects with a leg kick.
Shinnie throws a front kick aimed at Smithers's knee but Smithers avoids it well.
Smithers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shinnie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smithers counters with a stiff right hand.
Smithers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shinnie.
Smithers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shinnie scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
A big left from Shinnie misses.
Smithers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smithers swings for the body but Shinnie moves out of range.
Shinnie is looking to counter punch.
Shinnie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smithers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shinnie misses with an uppercut.
Shinnie tests Smithers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Smithers 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinnie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shinnie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smithers counters with a nice uppercut.
Smithers slips a jab and a cross from Shinnie.
Smithers tries to work over Shinnie's front leg with a kick but Shinnie checks it. #T1#
Smithers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smithers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinnie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smithers misses with a body shot.
Smithers misses with a few strikes there.
Smithers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shinnie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shinnie is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smithers throws a lazy uppercut
and Shinnie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smithers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinnie manages to avoid it.
Shinnie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smitherss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shinnie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smithers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shinnie.
Shinnie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shinnie looks to land a right hand but Smithers moved out of range.
Shinnie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smithers scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smithers lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Shinnie throws a combination. Smithers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smithers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shinnie throws a series of punches but Smithers avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Smithers misses.
Smithers throws a big shot that misses.
Smithers misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Smithers. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
Shinnie misses with a body kick.
Smithers scores with a punch to the head.
Smithers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Smithers misses the target.
Shinnie blocks a head kick by Smithers.
Smithers throws a hook to the side of Shinnie's head but Shinnie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shinnie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shinnie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Smithers walks into a straight right hand from Shinnie.
Smithers misses with a jab to the body
and Shinnie counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Shinnie is predictable there
and Smithers counters with a straight right hand.
Shinnie misses with a body kick.
Smithers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Shinnie misses its target.
Smithers lunges at Shinnie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shinnie's hand.
Smithers ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie.
It seemed like Smithers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smithers lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Shinnie. Those never looked like landing.
Shinnie scores with a jab. Smithers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smithers punishes Shinnie's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smithers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shinnie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shinnie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shinnie is breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Shinnie
and Smithers scores with a counter punch that sends Shinnie to the canvas! Smithers smells blood - he's punishing Shinnie with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Shinnie has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
An out of breath Carlton Smithers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Striking Masters 20
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Marley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Smithers misses.
Marley throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Smithers avoids a kick to the body.
Marley dodges the punch combination from Smithers.
Smithers tests Marley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smithers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body kick there by Marley.
Marley cracks a nice hook into Smithers's ribs.
Smithers throws a leg kick that misses.
Marley misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marley.
Smithers misses with a head kick.
Smithers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smithers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.#T1#
Marley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marley throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
Marley scores with a kick to the body.
Smithers lands the left hand.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smithers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marley 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.
Smithers walks into a jab.
Smithers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smithers swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Marley 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!
Marley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smithers is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Marley.
Marley lands a knee to the head.
Marley blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Marley.
A knee to the head by Marley. #ROC2#
Smithers is rocked!
Marley with a knee to the head.
Oh Smithers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Smithers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Marley lands a knee to the head.
Marley creates a bit of distance and cracks Smithers with a big uppercut! Smithers goes down! The referee pushes Marley away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Smithers make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Marley takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Marley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Striking Masters 18
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quick was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Smithers throws a body punch but Quick moves out of range.
Smithers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smithers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithers lands with a shot to the body.
Quick takes a swing at Smithers's ribcage but misses.
Smithers lands a jab to the nose.
Quick throws a sloppy body shot
and Smithers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smithers avoids the head kick by Quick.
Smithers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quick rather than just go for the knockout.
Smithers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smithers.
Quick tries to land a body kick
and Smithers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Quick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Smithers.
Smithers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Smithers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quick manages to avoid it.
Smithers misses with a low kick.
Carlton Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Dru Quick has been cut.
Smithers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smithers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quick in his tracks.
Smithers lands an overhand right.
Smithers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Smithers staggers Quick with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Quick 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!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smithers misses with a leg kick
and Quick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Smithers. That snapped Quick's head back.
Quick dips to his left and cracks Smithers with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Quick walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Striking Masters 12
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Smithers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smithers tries a body shot but Tyson Fury blocks it.
Tyson Fury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tyson Fury blocking some punches.
Tyson Fury digs a right hand underneath Smithers's ribcage. Smithers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smithers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smithers tries to throw a body punch but Tyson Fury avoids it by throwing Smithers back against the ropes.
Smithers misses with a punch to the body.
Smithers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smithers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smithers backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Smithers breaks from the clinch.
Tyson Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyson Fury cracks Smithers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers jabs Tyson Fury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Smithers misses. #CL#
Tyson Fury clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
Tyson Fury lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury lands a body punch.
Smithers throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury pushes Smithers back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smithers is trying to force a seperation but Tyson Fury has the dominant position.
Smithers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smithers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson Fury lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson Fury.#ROC#
Smithers is rocked!
Tyson Fury lands a body shot.
Tyson Fury misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson Fury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smithers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smithers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson Fury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyson Fury lands a nice uppercut.
Smithers is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson Fury finish him?
Tyson Fury can't find room to land a body shot as Smithers controls the action.
Smithers seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson Fury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smithers's elbow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers misses with a short punch on the inside. #KD#
Tyson Fury breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Smithers with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Smithers looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Smithers get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Smithers throws a hook to the side of Tyson Fury's head but Tyson Fury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyson Fury tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smithers manages to circle out of the way.
Tyson Fury gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Tyson Fury clinches with his opponent.
Smithers tries to work over Tyson Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smithers missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tyson Fury scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smithers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smithers backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smithers working aggressively here.
Tyson Fury scores with a shot to the side of Smithers's head. #KD#
Tyson Fury breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Smithers with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Smithers looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Smithers get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Tyson Fury throws a head kick but Smithers moves out of range.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Tyson Fury engages and cracks Smithers with a massive lead left hook - Smithers tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Tyson Fury is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson Fury!

Event: Striking Masters 8
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Bangyou cracks the inside of Smithers's front leg.
Smithers ducks under a wild hook from Bangyou.
Bangyou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithers.
Smithers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smithers scores with a body shot.
Smithers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bangyou takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Iwill Bangyou has been cut.
Smithers digs a good hook to Bangyou's body.
Smithers with a nice cross.
Nice body kick from Bangyou.
Smithers clobbers Bangyou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers misses with a kick to the body.
Smithers digs a good body shot into Bangyou's ribs.
Smithers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smithers connects with a nice looking jab.
Bangyou walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Bangyou is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2019

#R1#
Jab by Smithers.
Smithers works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Smithers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smithers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smithers circles away.
Carlton Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smithers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Smithers lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smithers looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Smithers lands with a shot to the body.
Smithers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
A jab from Smithers finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Smithers connects with a crisp jab.
Smithers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Smithers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smithers thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smithers clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smithers scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Smithers.
Smithers throws a combination that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Smithers lands a head shot.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smithers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smithers scores with a nice strike.
Smithers just misses with a punch to the body.
Smithers is breathing heavily.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carlton Smithers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smithers 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.
Smithers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Smithers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smithers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Smithers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Smithers. #T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smithers enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smithers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smithers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brown dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
Brown decides to stand back up. Brown steps back and let's Smithers get back to his feet.
Smithers misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Smithers throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smithers tries to kick Brown off in order to stand up. Brown Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Brown decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Smithers's guard.#SU2#
Brown stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smithers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smithers wants to get back to his feet but Brown is dominant here and he's now got Smithers's back!
Smithers is trying to stand back up.
Brown avoiding Smithers 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Smithers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Smithers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carlton Smithers is winning the standup battle so far.
Smithers connects with the punch.
Smithers jabs at Brown's body.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smithers lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smithers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smithers misses with a hook.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Smithers misses with a low kick.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Smithers throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Smithers has an active guard here but Brown has managed to pass into half guard. #SU2#
Brown stands up and beckons Smithers to join him on the feet.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smithers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smithers tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Brown stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T2#
Smithers throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown avoids the body shot from Smithers. #TD2#
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smithers to the ground. Brown is now in Smithers's guard.#SUB#
Smithers throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Smithers's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Brown stands up.
Brown takes one on the button.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithers. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Smithers is just out of range.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smithers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Smithers is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smithers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smithers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Smithers throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Smithers. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Smithers misses with a body shot.
Smithers misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!#SUB#
Smithers isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Smithers on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brown!#SU2#
Brown stands up.
Smithers lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlton Smithers's cut.
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!
#R3##TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smithers is trying to escape back to his feet but Brown uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SU2#
Brown decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smithers to his feet.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown avoids the head kick by Smithers.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smithers tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Smithers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Smithers misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown is standing up over Smithers. Smithers looks to escape but Brown dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
Brown stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smithers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Smithers loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Brown feints and as Smithers raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smithers is wriggling around but Brown manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR##SU2#
Brown stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A big right from Smithers misses.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Smithers lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Smithers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.#TD2#
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smithers to the ground. Brown is now in Smithers's guard.
Smithers is looking to stand back up but Brown counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smithers. #T3##REVR##SUB#
Smithers looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brown passes into side control!#SU2#
Brown decides to stand back up. Brown steps back and let's Smithers get back to his feet.
Smithers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Smithers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smithers lands a right hook to the body.
Smithers misses the shot to the body.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown moves out of range as Smithers strikes.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Brown throws a series of punches but Smithers avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Smithers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown dives in and grabs Smithers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smithers pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
A jab from Smithers misses.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice uppercut lands for Smithers. That snapped Brown's head back.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a series of punches but Smithers avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smithers is trying to escape back to his feet but Brown uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SU2#
Brown stands up and we're back to a striking position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jax Brown!

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