Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bennett prevents a body shot from Smith.
Bennett is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bennett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Bennett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.#TD2#
Bennett wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Bennett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Bennett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bennett, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bennett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bennett is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smith escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smith!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
Smith wants to stand but Bennett is controlling his arm.
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Bennett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bennett rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Bennett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bennett fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Bennett jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is trying to control. Bennett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Bennett working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Bennett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith controlling the action here.
Bennett is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bennett rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bennett jumps guard. #SUB2#
Bennett throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Bennett is not content to let Smith control the position.
Bennett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Bennett regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Bennett 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.
Smith preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Bennett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Bennett looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Bennett wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennett 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BB 83 - Virus vs Keji
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Okafor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Okafor was just out of range.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Titan Fitness $180/wk in the buildup to the fight.
Okafor throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okafor swivels and escapes.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
As Okafor backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Smith connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Okafor preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okafor is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Okafor is trying to control but can't.
Okafor is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okafor is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well. #T2#
Smith prevents Okafor from improving his position.#SUB2#
Okafor looking for submissions off his back.
Okafor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Okafor keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Okafor's guard.

Okafor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okafor.
Okafor cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okafor misses the jab.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith. #T4#
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.

Okafor kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
John Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Okafor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BC Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Okafor dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
That kick from Smith tenderised Okafor's leg. Okafor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Smith slips a straight right by Okafor.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Okafor swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith walks into a jab.
John Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor cracks Smith with a good jab.#CL#
Smith rushes Okafor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Okafor trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okafor into the cage.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch. #T2#
Okafor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith. #BC2#
Okafor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Okafor.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith goes for a double leg but Okafor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okafor continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okafor misses with a straight left. #T3#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Okafor misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith dives in and grabs Okafor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okafor pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BC Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it.
Okafor jabs at Smith's body.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Smith thuds his right hand into Okafor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith blocks a head kick by Okafor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Okafor 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#
Okafor jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Okafor. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Okafor did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Okafor pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Okafor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okafor wants to control but Smith postures up.
Okafor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Okafor is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okafor keeps working.
Okafor tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#ES2#
Okafor has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Okafor back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Smith lands a jab to Okafor's midsection.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.#T2#
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Okafor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Okafor's guard.
Okafor wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Okafor stands up from Smith's guard - Okafor perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Okafor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okafor tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Smith easily slips into full mount!
Okafor is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Okafor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Okafor is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Okafor is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith avoids the attempt from Okafor to control.
Okafor is trying desperately to improve position.
Okafor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
John Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You get the feeling that Okafor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith avoids the attempt from Okafor to control.
BC Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Okafor has got the better of the ground game so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okafor 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: BB 74 - Obaminator vs Roos
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Smith misses with a body kick.
Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like BC Smith has been cut.
BC Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Steel lands a big shot that drops Smith! Can he finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel 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.
Smith managing to control the position. #T1#
Steel trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith 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.
Steel is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Steel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
Smith tries to stand but Steel is controlling his head.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith tries to stand but Steel controls the position and pulls Smith into his guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steel working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BC Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is taking a breather. Steel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel trying to control but Smith postures up. #T1#
Smith controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Steel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Daniel Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Steel back into the cage.
A short left from Steel.
Smith tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel lands a right hand. #TD2#
Steel successfully pulls guard. #T3##SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith wants to stand but Steel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steel's head.
Smith trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smith is pushing down on Steel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on BC Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Smith wants to control the position but Steel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smith gets back to full guard. #T3#
Smith is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. #REVR#
Smith wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard. #T4#
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.#SUB2#
Steel has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smith escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smith!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
BC Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BB 68 - Anubis vs Wright 2
Date: Aug 23, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornsson.
A short left from Bjornsson.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Bjornsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith throws a hook but Bjornsson blocks it.
Bjornsson misses with a few strikes there.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been hearing reports that Bjornsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bjornsson lands a right hook to the body.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up.#T1#
Bjornsson throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Bjornsson misses.
Bjornsson misses with a looping right.
Bjornsson scores with a jab.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
A cross from Bjornsson lands.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bjornsson blocks it well.
Bjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Bjornsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bjornsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Bjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
That kick from Smith tenderised Bjornsson's leg. Bjornsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
Bjornsson misses with a hook.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Bjornsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Bjornsson throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Bjornsson blocks the body kick.
Bjornsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bjornsson scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bjornsson is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4##SUB#
Bjornsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Bjornsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bjornsson working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Bjornsson working the head and body with strikes.
Bjornsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Bjornsson scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bjornsson.
Eddie Bjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Bjornsson's guard.
Bjornsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bjornsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Bjornsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Bjornsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Bjornsson trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith is pressing down on Bjornsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bjornsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bjornsson preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Bjornsson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Bjornsson 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. #SUB#
Bjornsson 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.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjornsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith won't allow Bjornsson to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bjornsson looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Bjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Bjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Smith.
Bjornsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but BC Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Bjornsson misses its intended target.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Bjornsson saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Bjornsson's defenses.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bjornsson misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Bjornsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Bjornsson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bjornsson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Bjornsson stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Bjornsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjornsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bjornsson looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bjornsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bjornsson tries to improve position but can't.
Bjornsson tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith trying to control the position but Bjornsson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Bjornsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith trying to control the action but Bjornsson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bjornsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bjornsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Bjornsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of short elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Bjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bjornsson 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bjornsson!
A very excited looking Eddie Bjornsson 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: BB 62 - Wright vs McWrestler 2
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith is looking to clinch but Longchain is avoiding it.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Longchain's hands.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Longchain.
Longchain swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Longchain 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Longchain, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Longchain works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longchain throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Longchain 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.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Longchain has wrist control.
Longchain looking to control.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longchain is trying to hold Smith in close to prevent damage but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Longchain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Longchain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Longchain keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith thows a huge punch but Longchain dodges it nicely.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Longchain defending well.
Longchain trying to control here.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Longchain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Longchain looking for a sweep. Not yet Longchain, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longchain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Longchain 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#
Longchain throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Longchain is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smith reverses the position - he's now on top in Longchain's guard.
Longchain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Longchain is retaining full guard.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Longchain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith works over Longchain with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longchain is keeping the position for now.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Longchain.
Longchain keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longchain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BC Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Longchain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Longchain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Longchain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longchain needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Longchain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Longchain counters with a left to the body.
Longchain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith backing away here, and Longchain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith tries to clinch up.#CL#
Smith clinches up with Longchain and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Longchain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longchain struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #T1#
Longchain managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Longchain slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Longchain.
Longchain is looking for a takedown.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Longchain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Longchain looking to stall.
Longchain misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Longchain blocks it with crossed arms.
Longchain blocks a body shot from Smith. #T2#
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Longchain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longchain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Longchain.
Longchain struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Longchain struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Longchain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Longchain.
Smith is pushing Longchain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Longchain is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Longchain presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Longchain tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longchain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Longchain is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Longchain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longchain! But no joy.
Smith motions for Longchain to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Longchain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
BC Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a head shot.#T4#
Longchain fails with the takedown.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Longchain's guard.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Longchain looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Longchain is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Longchain avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Longchain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longchain tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BC Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Longchain's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Longchain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Longchain throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Longchain checks a leg kick nicely.
Longchain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith tries to clinch but Longchain moves away #TD2#
and Longchain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Longchain from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
BC Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain advances position into side control!
Longchain throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Longchain throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Smith works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Longchain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Longchain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Longchain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Longchain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Longchain is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith is pressing down on Longchain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
Longchain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Longchain has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Longchain looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longchain is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Longchain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Longchain wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Longchain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Longchain blocks nicely. #T3#
Smith passes Longchain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Longchain trying to control from the bottom.
Jim Longchain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longchain keeps working.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longchain can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Longchain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Longchain 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!#T4#
Longchain has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smith covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Longchain misses with punches from the back.
Smith finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes. #SUB2#
Longchain jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Longchain has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The strikes coming from Longchain are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longchain scoring with punches from side control.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for BC Smith!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for BC Smith!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for BC Smith!

BC Smith wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking BC Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 56 - Escobar vs Adam 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Steel thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Steel tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Steel misses. #KD2#
Steel cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Steel moves in close and cracks Smith with a massive right hand! Smith, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Steel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Steel!
An out of breath Daniel Steel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 51 - Anubis vs Hawk 2
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Longchain is looking to counter punch.
Longchain shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Longchain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Longchain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Longchain looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Longchain up and slammed him! Longchain can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Longchain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Longchain can't do much from the bottom here.
Longchain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Smith is nestled in close to Longchain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Longchain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Longchain is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Longchain avoid being mounted?
Smith is keen to just control but Longchain is a slippery customer.
Smith working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Longchain is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Longchain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Longchain wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Longchain wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Longchain tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Longchain manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Longchain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Longchain is keeping the position.#SUB#
Longchain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Longchain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Smith moves into full mount!
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Longchain hang on?
Smith wants to control the pace but Longchain is squirming around nicely.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Longchain looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to control but Longchain wriggling away.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BC Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Longchain. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longchain shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Longchain blocks a leg kick.
Longchain swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith slips a jab from Longchain.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Longchain's front leg but catches the back leg as Longchain tries to avoid it.
Longchain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith has Longchain up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith missing with knees to the body. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longchain's brow. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Longchain's guard.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Longchain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Longchain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Longchain thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Longchain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Longchain thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith is pressing down on Longchain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Longchain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Longchain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Longchain scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Longchain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Longchain.
Longchain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longchain throws a big right hand that misses.
BC Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Longchain.
Longchain works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Longchain preventing the sweep.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith is trying to keep Longchain in close.
Longchain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longchain's guard. #REVB#
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Longchain.#T4#
Longchain wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Longchain keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can.
Smith throwing shots but Longchain is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Longchain is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Longchain actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith prevents Longchain from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but BC Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Longchain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Longchain's torso.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longchain.
Longchain misses with a hook to the body
and Longchain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Longchain is able to avoid easily.
A quick step to the side and Longchain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Longchain.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Longchain on that attempt. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Longchain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Longchain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longchain misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a hook.
Longchain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Longchain just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longchain tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BC Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Longchain misses with a straight right.
Smith is looking to slow Longchain down with leg kicks.
Well,Longchain is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Longchain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longchain is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longchain fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Longchain stalling.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longchain tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith prevents a body shot from Longchain.
Longchain misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longchain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jim Longchain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Longchain misses with a body punch.
Longchain effectively controlling the action here.
Longchain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks a body shot from Longchain.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Longchain backwards. #T4#
Longchain can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Longchain seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
BC Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Longchain in his tracks for a moment.
Longchain tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longchain managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Longchain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Longchain has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Longchain lands a nice uppercut.
Longchain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Longchain tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Longchain fails to land.
Smith blocks a body shot from Longchain.
A bit of stalling here from Longchain.

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

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

Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for BC Smith!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for BC Smith!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for BC Smith!

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

Event: BB 44 - Kong vs Hawk 3
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Allu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like BC Smith has been cut.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allu.
Allu throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Allu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Allu is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Smith wants to take a breather but Allu is having none of it.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Allu is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith prevents Allu from improving his position.
Smith looks to land a strike but Allu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Allu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Allu is in guard.#REVB#
Allu controlling from the top position. #T2#
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Allu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Allu has passed into side control. #SU2#
Allu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juki Allu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allu missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Allu. Allu maintains the clinch.
Allu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allu lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allu.
Smith prevents a body shot from Allu.
Allu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T4#
Allu misses with a body punch.
Allu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Allu misses with the head strike.
Allu misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allu lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juki Allu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BC Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Allu throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Allu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juki Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allu throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Allu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Allu.
Allu connects with a body shot.
Allu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allu lands a jab to the head.
Good work by Allu as he checks the leg kick.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allu.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Allu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Allu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Allu lands a big uppercut and Smith crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smith looks OK. Allu waves Smith back to his feet!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#T1#
Smith get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Smith stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Allu runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juki Allu!
After the big win, Juki Allu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BB 40 - Obaminator vs Garbowa
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Steel misses with a straight right.
Daniel Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Steel works the jab nicely.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steel won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Steel dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Smith in the domination position with Steel hanging on.
Smith working away.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Steel some visible discomfort.
Smith grinds an elbow into Steel's temple.
Smith tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steel down.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Steel looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Steel is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Steel looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Steel is rocked!
Smith connects with a bit shot that sees Steel covering up! More strikes from Smith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BC Smith!
BC Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 31 Obaminator vs Tavares 2
Date: Mar 01, 2022

#R1#
Warren misses with a looping left.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Warren just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Warren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warren tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Warren throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Warren in a clinch.
Warren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Warren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warren wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR#
Smith wants to pass the guard but Warren is keeping the position.
Smith passes into half guard.
Warren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is keen to just control but Warren is a slippery customer.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Warren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Warren is working away.
Smith is pressing down on Warren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warren is holding on for now.
Smith is nestled in close to Warren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Smith is trying to control. Warren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith winds up and cracks Warren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Warren is not content to let Smith control the position.
Warren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warren defending well though. #T4#
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warren's head.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warren is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith thows a huge punch but Warren dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Warren is defending well. #SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Warren defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BC Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warren misses with a kick to the body.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warren sprawls and moves away.
Smith slips under a jab.
Warren misses with a body kick.#CL#
Smith rushes Warren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Warren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Warren tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Warren unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Smith tries for a takedown but Warren manages to get underhooks.
Warren working hard to break the clinch.
Warren tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Warren is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Warren can't break the clinch. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dexter Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Warren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warren looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Warren back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith throws a series of punches but Warren moves out of range.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BC Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Warren misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Smith lands a couple of digs.
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!
Warren keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warren can do to turn this around?
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throws a strike but Warren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Smith throwing shots but Warren is blocking nicely.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Warren's hands, connecting with Warren's forehead.
Warren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Warren is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warren's head.
Warren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Warren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BC Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Warren throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warren is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Warren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Warren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warren throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Warren scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Smith catches Warren right on the button with a cross.
BC Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warren did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Warren is trying to escape back to his feet but Smith uses the scramble to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Warren has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Warren.#T1#
Smith gets back to half guard.
Smith keeping hold of Warren's head, controlling as best he can.
Warren tries to stand and escape but Smith actually recovers to full guard.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Warren is retaining full guard.
Dexter Warren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BC Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Warren keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Smith is in close to Warren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith wants to control but Warren is keeping him busy.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Warren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith moves into full mount! Warren won't be happy about that!
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Warren hang on?
Warren is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Warren is out cold! Smith jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BC Smith!
A relieved looking BC Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 25 - Garbowa vs Tavares
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1#
Smith moves away from the strike by King.
Smith throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
King gets full guard.#T1#
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
King is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks King but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith landing punches.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB#
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but King is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith breaks from King's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Smith.#T4#
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#King is rocked!
Smith loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have King scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Smith land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Smith stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BC Smith!
Our winner, BC Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ziggy King spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh well...back to the gym.'.

Event: BB 19 - Kong vs Schrute
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masunwendinghamar's guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masunwendinghamar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masunwendinghamar wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Masunwendinghamar is keeping the position.
Masunwendinghamar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith pushing down on Masunwendinghamar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Masunwendinghamar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Masunwendinghamar wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masunwendinghamar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Masunwendinghamar!
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Masunwendinghamar is in trouble!
Masunwendinghamar taking shots to the head.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith looking to control but Masunwendinghamar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Masunwendinghamar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T2#
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Masunwendinghamar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Masunwendinghamar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masunwendinghamar is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Smith has hold of Masunwendinghamar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Masunwendinghamar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3##SUB2#
Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Masunwendinghamar frees his head quite easily.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Masunwendinghamar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Smith throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Masunwendinghamar!
Smith is riding his opponent, not letting Masunwendinghamar buck him off. #SUB2#
Smith is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Smith gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Smith somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Masunwendinghamar is defending it well.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes.
Masunwendinghamar is taking damage to the body and head.
Smith is punishing Masunwendinghamar with some ground and pound.
Masunwendinghamar wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Masunwendinghamar fending off the submission attempt from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BC Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith digs a good hook to Masunwendinghamar's body.
Masunwendinghamar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith moves away from the strike by Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Masunwendinghamar's ribs.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Masunwendinghamar pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Masunwendinghamar misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Masunwendinghamar's side.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Masunwendinghamar finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like BC Smith has been cut.
Masunwendinghamar missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masunwendinghamar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masunwendinghamar throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Smith walks into a left hand.
Masunwendinghamar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masunwendinghamar lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Masunwendinghamar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masunwendinghamar throws a body shot but no joy.
Masunwendinghamar blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Masunwendinghamar.#BC#
Masunwendinghamar breaks the clinch.
Masunwendinghamar cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Masunwendinghamar avoids it.
Masunwendinghamar circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Masunwendinghamar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Masunwendinghamar! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tau Masunwendinghamar!

Event: BB 11 - Bjornsson vs Dykstra
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Winters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith lands a head shot.
A low kick from Winters is predictable there #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Winters has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winters has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Winters!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith cracks Winters with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith looking to control but Winters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is really struggling to control Winters but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Winters looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Winters is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR#
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Winters trying to control but Smith flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Smith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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 punishes Winters with strikes from the back mount.
Winters covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Winters turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Winters postures up. #SUB#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winters wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR#
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Canucks Combat Club inform us that Winters has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winters is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winters manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Winters in his guard.#REVB#
Winters throwing strikes but missing.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winters is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winters wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winters's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BC Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winters.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winters misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winters throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Winters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Winters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands the left hand.#CL#
Smith rushes Winters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Winters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Winters trying to land knees to the body.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Jerome Winters has been cut.
Winters is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Winters.#TD2#
Winters pulls guard.
Smith advances to half guard. #SUB#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winters wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Smith moves into full mount! Winters won't be happy about that!
Smith trying to control but Winters is having none of it.
Winters in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Smith lands a big elbow. #ROC#Winters is rocked!
Smith loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Winters scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Smith land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Smith stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BC Smith!
A relieved looking BC Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 4 - Broderick vs Coryatt 3
Date: Sep 28, 2021

#R1#
Mcgowan takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Art Mcgowan has been cut.
Mcgowan throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Smith rushes Mcgowan and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgowan is defending well for now.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Mcgowan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Mcgowan is trying to break free.
Mcgowan tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgowans head.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcgowan avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Mcgowan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcgowan has Smith pushed against the cage.#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Smith rushes Mcgowan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is stalling here.
Mcgowan tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgowan drops back down to his feet.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Mcgowan being controlled against the cage.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcgowan has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands an overhand right.#KD#
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Mcgowan crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Mcgowan back to his feet!#ROC#Mcgowan is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mcgowan bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Smith comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Mcgowan falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Mcgowan was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BC Smith!
After winning the bout, BC Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Collner rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Collner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Collner has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Collner.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Collner on that attempt.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedrick Collner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Collner takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collner goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Collner's takedown attempt. #T1#
Smith tries a body shot but Collner blocks it.
Collner misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Collner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
Smith is looking to stand back up but Collner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smith. #REVB#
Collner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Collner defends easily. #SUB2#
Collner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith trying to control the position here. #T2##SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Collner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collner trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collner preventing the sweep.
Collner throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Collner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collner works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith has his foot on Collner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collner works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Collner trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Collner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is pulling down on Collner's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Collner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collner has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Smith has his hands on Collner's head, controlling the position.
Collner wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T4#
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collner trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Collner throwing strikes but missing.
Smith managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BC Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith feints a jab promting Collner to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Collner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Collner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith thinks about the counter body kick.
Collner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Collner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab from Smith.
Collner shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Collner backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Collner manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedrick Collner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Collner on that attempt. #T1#
Collner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Smith pushes Collner up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith taking a breather.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to work over Collner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Collner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Collner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Collner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collner backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Collner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Collner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Collner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Collner throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Collner tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Collner trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Smith looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Collner is defending well. Smith quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Collner has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Smith celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BC Smith!
Post fight, BC Smith took to the microphone: 'I have my revenge. Don't you ever fucking beat me again!'.

Event: BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holmes!
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Holmes is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holmes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet.
Holmes 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 connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holmes some visible discomfort.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holmes is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Holmes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Holmes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Smith stalls from top position.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Smith prevents Holmes from escaping the position.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Holmes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Holmes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Smith has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Holmes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Smith.
Smith biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T2#
Smith has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Holmes. #SUB2#
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Smith looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T3#
Holmes is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Smith is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Holmes has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Smith has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Holmes taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Smith doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BC Smith!
Our winner, BC Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021

203 cm
19 yrs
265 lbs

197 cm
39 yrs
255 lbs

Smith

Butane

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; BC Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hulk Butane!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Butane moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Butane stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BC Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Butane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Butane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Butane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Butane looking for a sweep. Not yet Butane, not yet.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Butane is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butane pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Butane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is fighting to break Butane's control of his arms but Butane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Butane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butane has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage. #T1#
Smith wants to control from the top but Butane keeps moving.
Butane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Butane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control but Butane is working from the bottom.
Butane controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #T2#
Butane managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Butane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Butane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith pushes down on Butane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Butane trying to get back to full guard but Smith takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (3) vs (0) Butane#T3#
Smith prevents Butane from getting the reversal.
Butane tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Butane is working to get back to half guard.
Smith avoids the attempt from Butane to control.
Butane can't escape the position.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Butane really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Butane is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Butane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Butane tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away. #T5#
Butane tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith wants to control the pace but Butane is squirming around nicely.
Smith can't control as he wanted to and Butane manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Butane is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Butane avoid being mounted?
Butane manages to get to full guard.
Butane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Butane looking to control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Butane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Butane 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.#T7#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butane is keeping the position for now.
Butane managing to control the position.
Smith trying to control but Butane is working from the bottom.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Butane keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Butane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Butane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Butane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Butane wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Butane has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Butane trying to control the position.
Butane pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butane is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (3) vs (2) Butane#T10#
Butane trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to control the position.
Butane stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
We've been informed that Butane has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Butane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Butane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Butane trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T11#
Butane is continuing to stall.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Butane sits in half guard. #T12#
Butane wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith is trying to control but Butane manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (3) vs (5) Butane
Butane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Butane trying to control but Smith is having none of it. #T13#
Butane fails to take his opponent's back.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Butane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Butane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Butane content just to control the position here. #T14#
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Butane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Butane controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butane wins on points by 5 to 3.
Post fight, Hulk Butane stared into the camera and said 'I was looking forward to knockin this sucka out with a combo.'.

Event: Byzantium 35
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Mcgowan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith leaves Mcgowan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mcgowan defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcgowan is able to avoid easily.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgowan. That did some damage!
Mcgowan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgowan with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mcgowan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcgowan working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Mcgowan is trying to keep Smith in close. #T1#
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith advances to full mount.
Mcgowan can't escape the position.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT#It looks like Art Mcgowan has been cut.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Smith tries to control but Mcgowan wriggling away.
Mcgowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith landing punches.
Mcgowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcgowan looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Mcgowan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith looking to control but Mcgowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mcgowan is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Mcgowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcgowan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgowan is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mcgowan is working to get back to half guard.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith avoids the attempt from Mcgowan to control.#T4#
Smith is stalling here but it's allowed Mcgowan to get half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Mcgowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Mcgowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcgowan.
Smith tries to control but Mcgowan wriggling away. #SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mcgowan is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgowan won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BC Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Mcgowan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mcgowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgowan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Mcgowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgowan has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Mcgowan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith has control of an arm but Mcgowan manages to advance to Smith's back!
Mcgowan tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.#T2#
Smith breaks Mcgowan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgowan can do to turn this around?
Smith wants to control from the top but Mcgowan keeps moving.
Mcgowan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith won't allow Mcgowan to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mcgowan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Mcgowan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Mcgowan is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Mcgowan is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Mcgowan is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mcgowan has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Smith has control of Mcgowan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mcgowan regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T4#
Smith looking to control but Mcgowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith avoids the attempt from Mcgowan to control.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith trying to control but Mcgowan is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgowan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BC Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Art Mcgowan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mcgowan moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcgowan shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Mcgowan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Mcgowan is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Mcgowan's guard.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Mcgowan is trying to stand. #T1#
Smith is pressing down on Mcgowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgowan is holding on for now.
Smith works his way into side control.
Mcgowan looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Mcgowan is in no mood to give up.
Mcgowan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith looking to control but Mcgowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgowan tries to control Smith's body but Smith pushes him off. Mcgowan squirms to his side and now Smith has his back!
BC Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smith controls the action.
Mcgowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smith.
Smith lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T3#
Mcgowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Smith lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mcgowan can't escape the position. #SUB#
Smith looking to break Mcgowan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mcgowan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Smith is cranking Mcgowan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mcgowan! He's tightened the choke and Mcgowan is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BC Smith!
Our winner, BC Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Byzantium 31
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Collner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Collner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.#CUT#It looks like BC Smith has been cut.
Collner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Collner scores with a shot to the body.
Collner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Collner leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Collner moves into the clinch.
Collner'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.
Collner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Collner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collner avoiding damage.
Collner tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Collner back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Collner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith is trying to stall.
Collner presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith looks winded!
Collner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Collner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Collner tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Collner'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.
Collner controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith is looking to control Collner's arms but Collner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith wants to stall. #T2#
Smith is looking to control Collner's arms but Collner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Collner lands a nice shot to the body.
Collner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Collner.
Come on Collner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Collner slowing the pace effectively.
Collner gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cedrick Collner.#KD#
Collner cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Collner finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collner throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Collner walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Collner swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Smith's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedrick Collner!

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