Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: F&B 34: Izquierdo vs. Boaler 3
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a hook but Stein blocks it.#CL#
Stein moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stein lands a knee to the body.
Stein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein lands a nice knee to the body.
Stein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Stein pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein misses with a knee strike.
Stein landing knees to the head. #T1#
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stein trying to land knees to the body.
Stein throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Stein has double underhooks.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stein is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Stein gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Stein being controlled against the cage.
Stein just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Stein. #CUT#It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Stein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Stein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stein missing with knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Stein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein being controlled against the cage.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein lands a knee to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here.
Stein looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely. #T3#
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stein.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Stein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
A knee to the head by Stein.
Stein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Stein with a knee to the head. #T4#
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein trying to land knees to the body.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stein scores a nice knee to the body.
Stein lands a nice knee to the body.
Stein lands a knee to the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein slowing the pace effectively.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stein.
Stein stalling against the cage.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stein controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horgen Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Stein.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Stein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!#CL#
Stein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Stein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stein controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Stein is stalling here.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Stein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Stein.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Stein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stein or not.
Stein stalling against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stein.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stein working Smith over with knees to the body.
Stein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stein lands a nice knee to the body.
Stein trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Stein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Stein.
Stein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith avoiding damage as Stein throws knees to the body.
Stein missing with knees to the body.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stein working Smith over with knees to the body.#T4#
Stein connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stein will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein lands a knee to the body.
Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stein lands a knee to the body.
Stein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stein throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horgen Stein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Stein checks the leg kick.
Stein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stein counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Stein counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Stein staying out of range there.#CL#
Stein has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stein landing knees to the body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith can't break the clinch. #T1#
Stein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith avoiding damage as Stein throws knees to the body.
Horgen Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stein.
Stein is stalling here.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Stein has double underhooks.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith avoiding damage as Stein throws knees to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Stein throws knees to the body.
Stein blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Stein improves position.
Stein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stein scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Stein's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith wants to break free but Stein has control.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stein working Smith over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stein stalling.
Stein just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stein for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Stein is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Stein.
Stein lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stein lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Stein.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stein working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stein trying to land knees to the body.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Stein trying to land knees to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Stein lands an uppercut.#T4#
Smith trying to stall but Stein improves his position.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Stein is controlling him.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stein lands a knee to the body.
Horgen Stein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stein is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stein lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stein connects with a knee to the head.
Stein crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: F&B 31: Chomsli vs. Jefferson
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith tests Seagal's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Seagal loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith moves away from the strike by Seagal.
Smith jabs Seagal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seagal throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Seagal tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Seagal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seagal throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Seagal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seagal looks winded!
Seagal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#That has opened up Steven Seagal's cut even more.
Seagal throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. #KD#
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Seagal crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Seagal back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Steven Seagal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seagal doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith with a jab.#CUT#Steven Seagal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Smith thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Steven Seagal spoke after the fight, saying 'I taught him that move.'.

Event: F&B 29: Motts vs. Da Costa
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Seagal's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Seagal closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Seagal moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Seagal fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Seagal rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Seagal throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seagal goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Seagal avoids the body shot from Smith.
Seagal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#Steven Seagal's cut is getting worse.
Seagal fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Seagal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seagal tries to clinch but Smith moves away
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Steven Seagal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Seagal.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Smith cracks Seagal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seagal tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagal takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#Jeez, Steven Seagal's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
Steven Seagal spoke after the fight, saying 'I taught him that move.'.

Event: F&B 26: Lloyd vs. Solis
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Pickett.#CUT#It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Smith blocks a jab.
Pickett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pickett circles away quickly and effectively.
Pickett misses with a hook.
Pickett throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith slips a straight right by Pickett.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Pickett counters with a nice uppercut.
Pickett slips under a jab from Smith.
Pickett moves away from the strike by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hook but Pickett avoids it easily.
Pickett throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Pickett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pickett throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.#T1#
A big left from Pickett misses.
Pickett throws a right hand that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Pickett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith takes a swing at Pickett's ribcage but misses.
Pickett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pickett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Pickett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith throws a series of punches but Pickett moves out of range.
Pickett lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Pickett scores with a punch to the head.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pickett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Pickett. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pickett, as that shot connected. #KD#
Pickett drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Pickett waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Pickett throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pickett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pickett drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Smith right on the button. Smith goes down! Pickett follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Pickett gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Pickett!
Marcus Pickett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: F&BE 24- Ars Dominatum
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1##CL#
Camara rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Camara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Camara jumps guard but Smith stands there with Camara around his waist. Camara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Camara pulls guard. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #SUB#
Camara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Camara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Camara has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Camara is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Camara looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily. #T1#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Camara has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Camara looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Camara is proving hard to escape from.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SUB#
Camara looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Camara looking to control. #SUB#
Camara looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Camara quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Camara celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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: Madness Fright Night 30
Date: Mar 18, 2020

#R1#
Gallo needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Gallo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Gallo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gallo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gallo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gallo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gallo misses the jab.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gallo.
Gallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gallo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gallo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gallo lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gallo lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith looks winded!#T1#
Gallo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith defending well as Gallo loads up on a big left hand.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gallos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith misses with a left hand
and Gallo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gallo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gallo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Gallo moved out of range.
Gallo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith scores with a jab. Gallo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Gallo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith. #T2#
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Gallo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Gallo.
Gallo digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallo.
Gallo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gallo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gallo connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
That has opened up John Smith's cut even more.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gallo lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Gallo lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Gallo lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Gallo stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gallo. #T3#
Gallo throws a monster overhand right that drops Smith! Gallo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Gallo!
Our winner, Juan Gallo, 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: The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Dirk misses the target.
Dirk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dirk 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.
Dirk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dirk moves away.
Smith misses with a hook.
Dirk loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Dirk slips under a jab.
Smith takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Dirk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Smith kicks Dirk off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirk throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Dirk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dirk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dirk lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Dirk is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dirk wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dirk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dirk postures up.
Dirk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Dirk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a body punch but Dirk moves out of range.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Dirk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith throws a hook but Dirk blocks it.
Dirk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dirk lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Dirk finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith throws a body punch but Dirk moves out of range.
Dirk lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dirk takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Dirk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Dirk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dirk prevents Smith from standing back up.
Dirk trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Dirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Dirk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith trying to hold on to Dirk's head to control him but Dirk postures up.
Dirk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Dirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Dirk stops Smith from standing up.
Smith trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Dirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Dirk is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Dirk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dirk throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Dirk counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot by Dirk.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Dirk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dirks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Dirk blocks a head kick by Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Dirk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dirk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Dirk moves away and avoids it.
Dirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dirk misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Dirk misses with an uppercut.
Dirk looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Dirk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dirk throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Dirk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Dirk slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dirk.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Dirk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dirk! But no joy.
Dirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Dirk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Dirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dirk throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirk throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Tom Dirk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dirk lands with a cross. #CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Dirk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dirk working aggressively here.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Dirk has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dirk is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dirk.
Dirk has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dirk misses with the head strike.
Dirk working aggressively here.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Dirk is controlling him.
Smith is trying to break free.
Dirk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dirk works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Dirk can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Dirk's takedown attempt.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Dirk.#T3#
Dirk lands a left hand.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dirk fails to pull guard.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dirk has him pressed against the cage.
Dirk working aggressively here.
Smith tries to break free but Dirk pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to break free.
Dirk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirk lands an uppercut.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirk has double underhooks.
Dirk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith is looking to control Dirk's arms but Dirk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Dirk tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith is trying to break free.
Dirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dirk swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirk lands an uppercut.#T4#
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Dirk keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is trying to push Dirk away but Dirk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirk.
Dirk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Dirk is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dirk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dirk keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dirk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Dirk is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Dirk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dirk wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Dirk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Dirk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith misses with a hook. Dirk ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Dirk lands a slapping body shot.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dirk, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Dirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dirk moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Dirk lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Smith misses with a hook
and Dirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Dirk closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dirk.
Dirk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Tom Dirk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dirk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dirk throws a head punch that misses.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirk has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Dirk.
Smith tries to break free but Dirk pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dirk jumps guard. #SUB2#
Dirk working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Dirk's legs - danger averted.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Dirk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirk keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dirk dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Dirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Dirk stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is not content to let Dirk control the position. #ES#
Smith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dirk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Dirk counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Dirk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Dirk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Dirk ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Dirk.
Smith misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Dirk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.#SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Dirk defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirk passes into half guard.
Smith is in trouble now - Dirk has advanced to mount!
Smith throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Tom Dirk!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Tom Dirk!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Tom Dirk!

Tom Dirk wins by unanimous decision!

Event: The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Chaos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Chaos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chaos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Smith misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Chaos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith keeping his opponent close.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chaos off and has taken his back!
Smith trying to control momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Chaos wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Smith missing with strikes from the back.
Will Smith go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chaos tries to escape the position.
What can Chaos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chaos tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chaos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T2#
Chaos covering up well under a series of strikes from Smith.
Good control from Smith.
Smith throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Smith struggling to land strikes to the head as Chaos covers up.
Chaos covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Chaos is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Chaos is defending it well. #T3#
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.
Chaos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smith trying to control momentarily.
Smith missing with strikes from the back.
Smith trying to control momentarily.
I would not like to be Chaos right now. #T4#
Smith continues to stall.
Chaos covering up well under a barage of strikes.
A lull in the action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More hug and hope from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chaos.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith catches Chaos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chaos lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith misses with the combination.
Chaos misses with a looping right.
Chaos throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Chaos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chaos working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes. #T1#
Smith wants to control but Chaos postures up.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT2#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chaos is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES#
Smith throws Chaos to one side and escapes!
Chaos misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaos can do to turn this around?
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Chaos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chaos's head.
Smith blocks a jab.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Chaos moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chaos on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chaos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Chaos slips under a jab from Smith.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Chaos misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Chaos manages to avoid it.
Brutus Chaos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaos is breathing heavily.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chaos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chaos throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chaos thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith tests Chaos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Chaos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Brutus Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chaos doesn't seem bothered though.
Chaos catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith lands with a straight right. Chaos didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Chaos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Chaos is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Smith! Chaos is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
In his post fight interview, John Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ICC CN 15: Slugs v Gracie 2
Date: Jan 22, 2020

#R1#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Qiang lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Qiang throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Qiang.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith. #TD#
Qiang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Qiang is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Qiang from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Qiang is proving a slippery customer.
Smith wants to stand but Qiang is controlling the position.
Qiang preventing the sweep. #T1#
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Qiang is controlling him.
Qiang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Qiang prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith pulls Qiang in close to prevent any damage.
Qiang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Qiang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Qiang forces his way into half guard.
Smith is looking to control Qiang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Qiang wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Qiang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Qiang moves nicely into side control.
Smith is trying to buck Qiang off.
Qiang working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is trying to control Qiang's posture but Qiang avoids it.
Qiang in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qiang lands a decent elbow from side control.
Qiang slows the pace down.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Qiang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Qiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Qiang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Qiang is now in Smith's guard.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Qiang dives into side control. #REVB#
Qiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Qiang tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
That has opened up John Smith's cut even more.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Qiang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Qiang's head but Qiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qiang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Qiang should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Qiang is just out of range.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Qiang throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Qiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Qiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Qiang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith controls Qiang momentarily but Qiang frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qiang looking to pass the guard.
Qiang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith looking to control.
Qiang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Qiang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qiang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith wants to stand up but Qiang is controlling him. #T2#
Qiang trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Qiang tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith looking to control.
Qiang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Qiang trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qiang cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Li Qiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Qiang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Li Qiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qiang swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Qiang.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Qiang is out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Qiang avoids the head kick by Smith.
Qiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Qiang throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qiang throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qiang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Qiang does no damage.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Qiang.#T1#
Qiang with a hook.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Qiang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Qiang lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Qiang slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Qiang content to stall in guard here.
Qiang is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith looking to control.
Qiang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Qiang controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Qiang has passed into half guard!
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Qiang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Qiang scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Qiang working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Li Qiang!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Li Qiang!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Li Qiang!

Li Qiang wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Li Qiang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICC 21: Yoshioka v Tidd
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith misses the jab.
Yuldashev tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Yuldashev slips under a jab from Smith.
It looked like Yuldashev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith misses with a hook.
Yuldashev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Yuldashev 's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yuldashev in his tracks. #T1#
Smith with a hook.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith takes a swing at Yuldashev 's ribcage but misses.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Yuldashev counters by clinching up. #BC#
Yuldashev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Yuldashev ducks down to avoid it.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Yuldashev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuldashev manages to avoid it.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yuldashev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith jabs Yuldashev right on the nose. Yuldashev blinks but takes it well.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuldashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Yuldashev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yuldashev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a low kick as Yuldashev jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Yuldashev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yuldashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith looks to land a combination. Yuldashev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Sarvar Yuldashev has been cut.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Yuldashev slips the punch.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sarvar Yuldashev 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yuldashev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Yuldashev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Yuldashev off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Yuldashev clinches. #BC#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Yuldashev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Yuldashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses the body punch #CL#
and Yuldashev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yuldashev .
Yuldashev scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. #BC#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.#T1#
A jab from Smith misses.
A clash of legs there as Yuldashev blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yuldashev throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Yuldashev is looking for a counter combo.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
Yuldashev lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Smith catches Yuldashev right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Yuldashev . Those never looked like landing.
Yuldashev walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws out a loose jab but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Smith looks to move away, Yuldashev throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith misses with a left hand #CL#
and Yuldashev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Yuldashev is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yuldashev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yuldashev .
Smith tries to break free but Yuldashev pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Yuldashev 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Yuldashev ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Yuldashev closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sarvar Yuldashev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sarvar Yuldashev 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yuldashev dodges the punch combination from Smith.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
As Smith tries to get set, Yuldashev tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Yuldashev misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Yuldashev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Yuldashev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuldashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Yuldashev with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Yuldashev counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yuldashev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yuldashev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Yuldashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
As Smith looks to move away, Yuldashev throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith staying out of range there.
Yuldashev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yuldashev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuldashev slips a straight right by Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Yuldashev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith catches Yuldashev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith throws a leg kick #CL#
and Yuldashev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yuldashev . #BC#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Yuldashev moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Yuldashev throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#T2#
Yuldashev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Yuldashev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuldashev throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yuldashev is out of range.
Sarvar Yuldashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for John Smith!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for John Smith!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for John Smith!

John Smith wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking John Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Sarvar Yuldashev spoke after the fight, saying 'I respect my opponent. I'll be back.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2019

#R1#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lands a nice hook to Bot's body. Bot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bot's sensitive parts.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Bot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bot throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Bot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Bot avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Bot's head back.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bot. Bot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Smith misses with an uppercut. Bot saw that one coming.
Bot throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bot doesn't seem bothered though.
Bot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bot scrambles back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith tests Bot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws the left hand but Bot avoids the punch easily.
Smith feints and then cracks Bot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bot down.
Smith misses the jab.
Bot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Bot throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Bot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Bot moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bot misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith thumps Bot with a low kick.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bot counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Bot to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Bot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Bot down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Bot back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Bot is rocked!#KD#
Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bot sprawling to the canvas! Bot rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
Bot is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Bot head around and knocks him out cold! Smith hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith!
A very excited looking John Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICC 13: Haba v Larsson 2
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Smith takes a swing at Seguraz's ribcage but misses.
Seguraz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Seguraz moves out of range easily.
Seguraz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seguraz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Seguraz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith cracks Seguraz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Seguraz with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Seguraz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith throws the left hand but Seguraz avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Seguraz clinches.
Seguraz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seguraz tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Seguraz.
Seguraz stalling.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Seguraz keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Smith wants to break free but Seguraz has control.
Seguraz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Seguraz.
Seguraz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seguraz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Seguraz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Seguraz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Seguraz has double underhooks.
Seguraz stalling in the clinch.
Seguraz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Seguraz has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Seguraz prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seguraz has him pressed against the cage.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seguraz tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Seguraz shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Seguraz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seguraz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Seguraz fails with the takedown.
Seguraz checks a leg kick.
Seguraz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Seguraz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Seguraz has been cut.
Smith with a jab.
Smith connects with a body shot.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seguraz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Seguraz's knee but Seguraz avoids it well.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seguraz has time to react.
Smith cracks Seguraz with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Seguraz's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seguraz moves away.
Seguraz shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Seguraz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Tom Seguraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seguraz misses with the body kick
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Seguraz is rocked!
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Seguraz is holding his hands too far apart here. Smith throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Seguraz is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith!
John Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ICC 7: Davis v Life
Date: Oct 11, 2019

#R1#
Kopp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kopp drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kopp.
Kopp thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kopp looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith throws the left hand but Kopp avoids the punch easily.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Kopp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kopp shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith throws a hook but Kopp avoids it easily.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Kopp misses with a head kick.
Kopp moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kopp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kopp ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith lands a head kick!
Kopp slips a jab from Smith.
As Smith looks to move away, Kopp throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kopp throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Kopp is breathing heavily.#CL#
Kopp closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Kopp tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kopp back against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Kopp is controlling the position. #TD#
Kopp pulls Smith into guard.
My spies in Island Sparring inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SU2#
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith throws a hook but Kopp avoids it easily.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kopp avoids the head kick by Smith. #CL#
Kopp drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Kopp has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Kopp has double underhooks.
Kopp wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith stuns Kopp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith lands a head kick. Kopp smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
It looked like Kopp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Kopp clinches.
Smith wants to break free but Kopp has control.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Kopp taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kopp avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopp.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Kopp's head back.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Thomas Kopp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Smith misses.
Kopp slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Kopp shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Kopp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws out a counter right but Kopp avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Kopp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kopp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith looks to land a combination but Kopp avoids it well.
Kopp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kopp throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopp moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Kopp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Kopp has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kopp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kopp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kopp showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kopp is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Kopp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kopp avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick from Smith lands but Kopp takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kopp clinches with his opponent.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kopp has him pressed against the cage.
Smith keeps control of Kopp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kopp holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kopp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kopp blocks it with crossed arms.
Kopp tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Kopp won't allow it. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kopp moves out of range as Smith strikes.
A big right from Smith misses.
Kopp wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kopp moves into the clinch successfully.
Kopp has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kopp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Kopp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kopp is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kopp's shoulder, as Kopp tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kopp staying out of range there.#T2#
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith throws a body punch but Kopp moves out of range.
Smith throws a push kick but Kopp slaps the foot to one side.
Kopp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kopp.
Thomas Kopp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for John Smith!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for John Smith!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for John Smith!

John Smith wins by unanimous decision!

Event: ICC Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Nice jab there from Goodridge. #CUT#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Goodridge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Goodridge misses.
Goodridge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith works over Goodridge's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodridge.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goodridge's hands.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Goodridge.
The fighters circling - Goodridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Goodridge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Goodridge scoring with strikes.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Goodridge is controlling him well.
Smith is pressing down on Goodridge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goodridge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goodridge postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. #T1#
Goodridge stops Smith from standing up.
Smith looking to control.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith wants to stand but Goodridge has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Goodridge is looking to improve his position.
Goodridge is trying to control but can't.
Smith wants to stand but Goodridge has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Goodridge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Smith tries to break free.
Smith covering up well under a series of strikes from Goodridge.
Goodridge missing with strikes from the back.
Goodridge doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard. #SU2#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Goodridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Goodridge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goodridge is breathing heavily.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Goodridge misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goodridge slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Goodridge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
That's time! Goodridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Goodridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goodridge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith lands with a hook. Goodridge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith digs a good body shot into Goodridge's ribs.
Goodridge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Goodridge's belly button to the back.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodridge misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a jab.
Goodridge walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Gary Goodridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodridge throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Goodridge goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gary Goodridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Goodridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Goodridge is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Goodridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Goodridge! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Goodridge to his feet! Goodridge is in big trouble!
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith lands with a big left! Goodridge is wobbled badly! Smith comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Goodridge to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Smith!

Event: ICC 1
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1##TD#
Goodridge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goodridge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goodridge wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Goodridge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Goodridge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goodridge.
Smith wants to control but Goodridge is keeping busy.
Goodridge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Goodridge seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith wants to control but Goodridge is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodridge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Goodridge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head. #T1#
Goodridge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goodridge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodridge.
Smith is pressing down on Goodridge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goodridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith controls Goodridge momentarily but Goodridge frees himself.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodridge is one step ahead there.
Smith controls Goodridge momentarily but Goodridge frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Goodridge connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB#
Smith wants to control from the top but Goodridge keeps moving.
Smith postures up.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodridge is retaining full guard.
Goodridge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #SUB#
Goodridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to control from the top but Goodridge keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Goodridge dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Goodridge bucks up and tries to throw Smith off but instead Smith has got his back!#SUB2#
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Goodridge is defending it well.
Goodridge tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gary Goodridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodridge is in bad spot here. #T1#
Smith throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Goodridge manages to turn into his guard.
Goodridge preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Goodridge is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodridge manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goodridge is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Goodridge is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Goodridge is having none of it.
Goodridge won't allow Smith to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodridge keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Goodridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Goodridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goodridge sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Goodridge defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control from Goodridge's half guard. Goodridge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Goodridge keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T1#
Smith is still trying to improve position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Goodridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goodridge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Goodridge's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodridge keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goodridge misses with a few strikes there.
Goodridge throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. #TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goodridge tries to kick Smith off in order to stand up. Smith Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Goodridge works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goodridge's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for John Smith!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gary Goodridge!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

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