Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1152 Petrov v Spicoli
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Kuzmin misses with a looping left.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kuzmin.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Kuzmin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kuzmin blocks the strikes from Smith.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzmin working Smith over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmin prevents Smith from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Kuzmin there.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuzmin looking to pass the guard.
Kuzmin lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kuzmin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuzmin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith trying to strike off his back.
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kuzmin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kuzmin working some strikes from top position.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kuzmin distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuzmin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuzmin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kuzmin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kuzmin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuzmin connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kuzmin lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuzmin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kuzmin landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith trying to strike off his back.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Kuzmin any problems.
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kuzmin with a nice head shot there.
Smith throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuzmin works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kuzmin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Kuzmin scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuzmin cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Smith trying to strike off his back.
Kuzmin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kuzmin distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Kuzmin finish him?
Kuzmin chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuzmin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuzmin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kuzmin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kuzmin distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzmin is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuzmin gets to his feet and stands over Smith, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Smith felt that one! Kuzmin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Smith from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
After the fight, Iov Kuzmin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#1135 Wusan v Raja
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Akutagawa with the inside leg kick.
Akutagawa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head.
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 tries to land a front kick but Akutagawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akutagawa throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith clobbers Akutagawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akutagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith lands a jab to Akutagawa's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith stuns Akutagawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Akutagawa moves out of range easily.
Akutagawa throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws out a counter right but Akutagawa avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
We've been told by Akutagawa's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akutagawa blocks a low kick nicely.
Akutagawa scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Akutagawa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Akutagawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akutagawa with the inside leg kick.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akutagawa.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akutagawa. Akutagawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Akutagawa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Akutagawa throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Akutagawa.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Akutagawa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Akutagawa throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akutagawa scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith moves out of range as Akutagawa strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akutagawa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice shot lands for Akutagawa.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akutagawa is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akutagawa throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Akutagawa misses with a few strikes there.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akutagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akutagawa's sensitive parts.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Akutagawa misses.
Akutagawa lands a two punch combo.
Akutagawa walks into a left hand. #T3#
Smith throws a hook but Akutagawa avoids it easily.
Akutagawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akutagawa is looking for a counter combo.
Akutagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akutagawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akutagawa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akutagawa throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith with a jab.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Akutagawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Akutagawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Akutagawa jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Akutagawa.
Smith swings for the body but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Akutagawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith misses with a low kick as Akutagawa jumps back.#T4#
Akutagawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akutagawa moves away.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akutagawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akutagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akutagawa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Akutagawa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith is looking to chop away at Akutagawa's legs.
Akutagawa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akutagawa throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akutagawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
A jab from Akutagawa finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Akutagawa as he connects with a hook.
Smith throws a leg kick but Akutagawa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akutagawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Akutagawa misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akutagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Akutagawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akutagawa throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Akutagawa checks a leg kick.
Akutagawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akutagawa misses with a low kick.
Akutagawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ryu Akutagawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Akutagawa scoring well with a low kick there.
Akutagawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akutagawa throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Nice cross by Akutagawa.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Akutagawa.
A big right from Smith misses.
Akutagawa throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Akutagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
It looked like Akutagawa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands with a hook. Akutagawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akutagawa slips under a jab.
Akutagawa throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Akutagawa scores with a jab.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akutagawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akutagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith swings for the body but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akutagawa has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akutagawa misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Akutagawa misses the target.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akutagawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#Ryu Akutagawa's cut is getting worse.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Akutagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akutagawa.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akutagawa. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akutagawa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akutagawa scrambles back to his feet.
Akutagawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Akutagawa slips the punch.
Akutagawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akutagawa misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Akutagawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith connects with a right hand. Akutagawa shakes it off.
Akutagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akutagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith stalks Akutagawa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akutagawa's face. Akutagawa staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Akutagawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Akutagawa's head. #CUT2#Ryu Akutagawa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Akutagawa drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Akutagawa is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Akutagawa.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Akutagawa throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akutagawa with a body shot.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Akutagawa finish him?
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Akutagawa throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Akutagawa slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left. #T4#
Akutagawa connects with a combination that backs up Smith into the cage. Akutagawa lands a flurry of punches that gets past Smith's guard. Smith is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Akutagawa bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1130 Petrov v Smith
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Petrov misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Petrov misses with a looping right.#T2##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Smith working aggressively here.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrov into the cage.
Petrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith looks winded!
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Petrov.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov. #T3#
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrov.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov is working Smith over against the cage.
Petrov tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Petrov works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov lands a left hand.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. #ROC#Smith is rocked!#KD#
Petrov drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
A short left from Petrov.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Petrov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Smith's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Smith drops to his knees and Petrov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Ivan Petrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1123 Honorio v Robson
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Tonioli defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Tonioli moved away.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Tonioli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith scores with a jab. Tonioli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Tonioli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonioli tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Tonioli back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonioli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Tonioli prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Tonioli stalling. #T1#
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith blocking some punches.
Tonioli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith tries a body shot but Tonioli blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tonioli misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tonioli fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Tonioli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonioli.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonioli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonioli blocks an uppercut.
Tonioli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Tonioli swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to work over Tonioli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tonioli blocking some punches.
Tonioli tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonioli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonioli throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tonioli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonioli leaning against his opponent.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tonioli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Tonioli throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tonioli fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonioli.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonioli misses with the head strike.
Tonioli misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonioli swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tonioli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toniolis head.
A short right from Smith.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonioli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonioli swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Tonioli blocking some punches.
Tonioli content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Tonioli controls the action.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tonioli.
Tonioli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith gets through Tonioli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Tonioli controls the action.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Tonioli swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonioli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tonioli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Tonioli fails to land.
Tonioli blocking some punches.
Tonioli misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Tonioli avoids the body shot from Smith.
Tonioli throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leon Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Tonioli is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tonioli.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonioli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tonioli in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards. #BC2#
Tonioli breaks the clinch.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tonioli backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonioli.
Smith tries a body shot but Tonioli blocks it.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Tonioli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith lands a jab to Tonioli's midsection.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith sizes up Tonioli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Leon Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tonioli missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonioli cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tonioli moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Tonioli counters by clinching up.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonioli can do to turn this around?
A short right from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonioli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonioli digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith tries a body shot but Tonioli blocks it.
Tonioli pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonioli misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Tonioli prevents a body shot from Smith.
Tonioli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonioli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Tonioli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Tonioli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith gets through Tonioli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tonioli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tonioli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Tonioli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonioli.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonioli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short right from Tonioli on the inside.
Tonioli blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Tonioli.
Tonioli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a body shot.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tonioli is trying to stall. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonioli.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tonioli prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Tonioli fails to land.
Smith working aggressively here.
Tonioli misses with some punches.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Tonioli's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tonioli.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonioli tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tonioli misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toniolis head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Tonioli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smith scores with a body shot.
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tonioli throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonioli throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Tonioli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith punishes Tonioli's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonioli blocks the body kick.
Tonioli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Tonioli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Tonioli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonioli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tonioli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Tonioli moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Tonioli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith cracks Tonioli with an open hand slap.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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.
Tonioli lands a slapping body shot.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonioli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonioli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Tonioli tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith jabs Tonioli right on the nose. Tonioli blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Smith rushes Tonioli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonioli avoiding damage.
Tonioli misses with some punches.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Tonioli manages to break the clinch.
Tonioli misses with a straight left.
Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith with a hook.
Tonioli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith with a hook.#T3#
Tonioli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tonioli misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Tonioli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonioli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith takes a swing at Tonioli's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonioli! But no joy.
Tonioli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith cracks Tonioli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tonioli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonioli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Smith misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonioli misses the target.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonioli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith slips a straight right by Tonioli.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith scores with a hook.
Tonioli throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonioli, pushing him back against the cage.
Vinicius Tonioli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonioli misses with some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#1119 Wusan v Janko
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Hanson trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. #SUB#
Hanson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Hanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Smith 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.#SUB#
Hanson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanson throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is trying to stand.
Hanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanson with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is looking to stand up but Hanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hanson throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Smith has his feet on Hanson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Hanson 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.#TD#
Hanson manages to pull guard.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Hanson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanson 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.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hanson gets full guard.#SUB#
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#SUB#
Hanson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Hanson is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Hanson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanson is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hanson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Hanson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hanson 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 throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
Smith pushes Hanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanson is looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hanson obliges.#TD#
Hanson pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Hanson 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. #SUB#
Hanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Hanson wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!#SU2#
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hanson to his feet. #CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Smith pushes Hanson up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Hanson.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanson tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansons head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Hanson drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hanson has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Hanson throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A jab from Smith misses.
Hanson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a hook but Hanson avoids it easily.#T4#
Hanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Hanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
Hanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hanson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanson has Smith in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith jabs Hanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Hanson seems unphased.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Hanson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Hanson stumbling back into the cage.
Hanson slips a straight right by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanson dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith presses Hanson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Hanson avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith working aggressively here. #TD#
Hanson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smith reverses the position - he's now on top in Hanson's guard.
Hanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Hanson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hanson wants to hit a sweep here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanson there!
Hanson is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.#T3##SU2#
Smith stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks to clinch #TD#
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Hanson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanson to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Hanson is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanson prevents Smith from standing back up.
Hanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Hanson is controlling him well. #SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson. #SUB#
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#1113 Cleever v Kalske
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Tomson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Tomson misses its intended target.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Tomson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Tomson.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Tomson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tries to work over Tomson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Tomson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Tomson tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Tomson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomson.
Tomson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Tomson gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomsons head.
A short body shot lands from Tomson as the two fighters clinch.
Tomson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #BC#
Tomson breaks the clinch.
Tomson misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a push kick but Tomson slaps the foot to one side.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tomson takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Tomson tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Tomson has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tomson takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomson tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomson is breathing heavily.#BC#
Tomson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Smith. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Tomson is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tomson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Tomson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomson blocking some punches. #BC#
Tomson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith swings for the body but Tomson moves out of range.
Smith tests Tomson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Tomson is rocked!#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Tomson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Tomson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomson blocking some punches.
Smith is working Tomson over against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches. #T4#
Tomson blocks an uppercut.
Tomson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomson swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomson backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomson blocking some punches.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Tomson's head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Tomson! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Smith!
Leon Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#1107 Jarrod v Kurt
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Cleever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Cleever slips a jab from Smith.
Cleever looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith thuds his right hand into Cleever's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith punishes Cleever's body with a nice straight punch.
Cleever's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cleever scrambles back to his feet.
Cleever throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
A jab from Smith misses.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Cleever on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Cleever counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleever lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cleever fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Cleever lands with a nice body punch.
Cleever sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cleever takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Cleever counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good shot there by Smith.
We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cleever connects with a leg kick.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Cleever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleever throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Cleever ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Cleever blocks the body kick. #T2#
Cleever tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cleever looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
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 hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Cleever counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Smith off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Cleever follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Smith was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever retains his light heavyweight title!
Miet Cleever decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1101 Katsu v Richard
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for River .
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River thumps Smith with a low kick.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River misses with a leg kick.
River throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
River takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
River tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. River shrugs it off though. #T1#
River throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down River rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but River blocks it.
River throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith digs a good hook to River 's body. #T2#
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on River 's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Smith dodges the punch combination from River .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Smith misses.
River half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Smith.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
River tries to clinch there but Smith circles away. #CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
River blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Smith tests River 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
River throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
River takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
River throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River .#T4#
Smith lands a body shot.
River is breathing heavily.
Smith looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
River sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRiver .
River scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
River wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
River staying out of range there.
River takes one to the side of the head.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
River misses with a straight left. #T1#
Smith digs a good hook to River 's body.
A big left from Smith misses.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends River 's belly button to the back.
River is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
River tries to clinch up.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tests River 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.#T2#
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River 's head backwards.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends River 's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits River s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.#T3#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with an inside leg kick.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by River !
Smith connects with a body shot.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
River takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
River throws a nice head kick!
River blocks the body kick.
River jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
River looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #CL#
River has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. #T4#
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by River .
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by River .
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River blocking some punches.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for River . #BC#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
River avoids the body shot from Smith.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River moves out of range as Smith strikes.
A nice leg kick from River , right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Smith slips a jab from River .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
A head kick by River misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith throws a one two combo. #T1#
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. River eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
River connects with a single shot there.
Smith looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps River 's head back.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
River misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith lands a jab to River 's midsection.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River scores with a leg kick.
Smith throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Clint River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy body kick from Smith #CL#
and River counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith prevents a body shot from River .
River has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River stalls. #T4#
River misses with some punches.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River misses with some punches. #BC#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. River will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leon Smith thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#1093 Kurt v Wrecks
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Tucker misses.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Tucker's side.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Tucker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker blocks the body kick.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Tucker tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Tucker drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Tucker.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Tucker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A short right from Tucker on the inside.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tucker misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker wants to break free but Smith has control.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #T3#
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike.
Tucker looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tucker.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #BC#
Tucker breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
A right hook to the body lands for Tucker.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Smith.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Smith tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Tucker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith slips a jab from Tucker.
Smith cracks Tucker with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Tucker landing knees to the head. #BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tucker rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith slips a straight right by Tucker.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tucker.
A quick step to the side and Tucker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Tucker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tucker's head backwards.
Tucker lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Tucker lands a jab.
Tucker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith with a hook.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker connects with a crisp jab.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Tucker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Tucker has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Leon Smith has been cut.
Tucker lands a body shot.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Smith is leaning against Tucker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a right hand.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a body punch.
Tucker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith gets through Tucker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith pushes Tucker away with a front kick.
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Tucker moved out of range.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith lands the left hand.
Tucker moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith lands a nice hook to Tucker's body. Tucker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tucker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leon Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tucker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tucker takes a step back to recover.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Tucker misses with a looping left.
Smith digs a good body shot into Tucker's ribs.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Tucker seems unphased.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tucker takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.#T1#
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Tucker.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tucker.
Smith lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith avoiding damage as Tucker throws knees to the body.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker missing with knees to the body.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Tucker lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Tucker. #T3#
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Tucker.
Tucker is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tucker.
Smith blocking some punches.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker misses with a knee strike.
Tucker is working Smith over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tucker fails to land.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A short left from Smith.
Tucker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Tucker tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tucker tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
After the big win, Leon Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#1086 Bond v Matthew
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith cracks Chai with an open hand slap.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Smith misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a two punch combo.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Chai drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chai is looking for the KO!#ROC#Smith is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leon Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Chai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Smith throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chai defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
As Smith backs away, Chai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Chai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith scores with a jab.
Chai slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 misses with the body kick
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith. #T2#
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Smith tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Chai saw it coming and moves away.
Smith checks a low kick from Chai.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chai momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chai throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a hook
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Smith misses the body punch
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai cracks Smith with a hook to the temple - Smith is on wobbly legs here! Chai swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Smith falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Chai wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chaikka Chai!
A very excited looking Chaikka Chai 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: GAMMA#1080 Milo v Janko
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Martell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith scores with the left hand. Martell knows he should have avoided that one.
Martell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martell walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Martell.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Smith misses.
Nice defenses there by Martell.
Martell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith is looking to clinch but Martell is avoiding it.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martell at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith sizes up Martell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Martell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Martell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Martell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martell staying out of range there.#TD#
Martell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Martell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martell scoring with punches from side control.
Martell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Martell is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Martell looking to control but instead Smith has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martell wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Martell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Martell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Martell is controlling the pace.
Martell stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Martell working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martell working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martell trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Martell is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard.
Martell wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martell avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Martell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot by Smith.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martell shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martell blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martell closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Martell pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Martell misses the target.
Martell misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith cracks Martell with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Martell swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martell blocking some punches.
Martell misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Martell is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martell.
Smith blocks a body shot from Martell.
Martell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martell is working Smith over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Martell as the two fighters clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Martell.
Smith pushes Martell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Martell tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martell blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Martell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martell moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith tries to move into range but Martell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martell takes one to the side of the head.
Martell throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Martell. Beautiful body shot.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Martell counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Martell.
Smith throws a series of punches but Martell avoids them all with ease.
Smith looks for the body kick but Martell saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Martell misses the target.
Leon Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martell is defended easily by Smith.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentain Martell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMartell.
Martell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Martell is out of range.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martell.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Martell saw that one coming.
Smith takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Martell ducks down to avoid it.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Smith catches Martell right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Martell misses the target.
Smith takes a swing at Martell's ribcage but misses.
Martell throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws out a counter right but Martell avoids it with no problem.
Martell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Martell tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martell ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Martell catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Martell's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Martell moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Martell throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Martell back into the cage.
Martell tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Martell back against the cage.
Martell misses with the head strike.
Martell avoiding damage.
Martell tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Martell back against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Martell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martell misses with some punches. #T1#
Martell is struggling to control the position.
Martell tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Martell misses with a body punch.
Martell misses with a punch to the body.
Martell misses with a body punch.
Martell goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Martell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martell has Smith pushed against the cage.
Martell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martell effectively controlling the action here.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martell. #T3#
Smith prevents a body shot from Martell.
Martell digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martell throws a head punch that misses.
Smith blocking some punches.
Martell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Martell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martell lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Quentain Martell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martell throws a head punch that misses.
Martell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T4#
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Martell.
Martell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martell tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Martell working aggressively here.
Martell throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Martell taking a breather.
Martell tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Martell back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A body shot lands from Martell.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Quentain Martell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Martell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quentain Martell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Leon Smith made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#1072 Dustfinger v Drop
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Smith looks to land a left hand but Ritori moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Ritori avoids it.
Ritori has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Ritori's head.
Ritori misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Ritori swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Ritori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Ritori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ritori tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ritori doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Ritori does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ritori moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith tries to clinch
and Ritori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Ritori's head back. #T1#
Ritori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ritori avoids a kick to the body.
Ritori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ritori avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Ritori ducks under and follows up with a left that Ritori also avoids with ease.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Ritori counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Ritori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ritori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Ritori lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Ritori tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Ritori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ritori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ritori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ritori.
Ritori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritori blocks an uppercut.
Ritori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith tries to work over Ritori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ritori gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ritori lands a shoulder strike.
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 blocking some punches.
Ritori working aggressively here.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ritori misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritori.
Ritori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A short left from Ritori.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Ritori tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Ritori back against the cage.
Ritori lands with a light punch inside.
Ritori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritori misses with a punch to the body.
Ritori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Ritori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ritori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ritori.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori lands a body shot.
Ritori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ritori scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritori pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ritori lands with a light punch inside.
Ritori lands with a light punch inside.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T4#
Smith blocks a body shot from Ritori.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ritori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritori misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Ritori misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ritori fails to land.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ritori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Ritori's head.
Ritori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritori.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ritori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ritori.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ritori.
Ritori misses with some punches.
Ritori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wusan Ritori dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith swings for the body but Ritori moves out of range.
Ritori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritori misses the jab.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ritori's hands.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a push kick but Ritori slaps the foot to one side.
Smith moves out of range as Ritori throws a body kick.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ritori tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Ritori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ritori.
Ritori drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Ritori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Ritori misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Smith takes a swing at Ritori's ribcage but misses.
Ritori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Ritori in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritori.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
Ritori throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Ritori blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Ritori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ritori scores with a shoulder strike.
Ritori pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Ritori swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wusan Ritori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith working aggressively here.
Ritori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Ritori misses with a body punch.
Ritori throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Ritori throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Ritori lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ritori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Ritori.
Ritori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ritori lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritori digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Ritori lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Ritori.
Ritori presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ritori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ritori.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ritori.
Ritori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ritori lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ritori lands a shoulder strike.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritori lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Ritori as the two fighters clinch.
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's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ritori lands an uppercut.
Ritori is working Smith over against the cage.
Ritori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Ritori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Ritori pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Ritori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Ritori. #KD2#
Ritori drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Good body shot from Ritori.
Ritori cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Ritori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ritori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ritori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritori.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Ritori lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritori lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Ritori avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Ritori misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Ritori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ritori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wusan Ritori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ritori throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ritori.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Ritori is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.#KD2#
Ritori lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Ritori stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Ritori needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith stuns Ritori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ritori.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Ritori moves away and avoids it.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD2#
Ritori drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Ritori waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A big right from Ritori misses.
Ritori throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ritori counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ritori throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Ritori cracks Smith with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Smith tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ritori pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Smith is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wusan Ritori!
During a confident post fight interview, Wusan Ritori thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1067 River v Hanson
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Akutagawa.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akutagawa moves away.
The fighters circling - Akutagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GAMMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Akutagawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Akutagawa's ribs.
Akutagawa looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akutagawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith defending well as Akutagawa loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Akutagawa avoids it.
Smith tries to clinch but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Akutagawa feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Akutagawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akutagawa scores with a jab to the head.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akutagawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a combination. Akutagawa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith cracks Akutagawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith closes the distance but Akutagawa moves to the side
enabling Akutagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Akutagawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akutagawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Akutagawa throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Akutagawa slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akutagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Akutagawa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Akutagawa ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Smith misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Akutagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akutagawa! But no joy.
Smith is looking to wear down Akutagawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Akutagawa is out of range.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith tries to clinch but Akutagawa is having none of it.
Akutagawa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akutagawa! But no joy.
Smith moves out of range as Akutagawa strikes.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akutagawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Akutagawa lands a jab to the nose.
Smith tries to clinch but Akutagawa is having none of it.
Akutagawa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Akutagawa throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Akutagawa with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Akutagawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Akutagawa is just out of range.
A nice side step and Akutagawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Akutagawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akutagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Smith catches Akutagawa right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Akutagawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akutagawa tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Akutagawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Akutagawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akutagawa counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akutagawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a push kick but Akutagawa slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akutagawa ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Akutagawa's side.
Smith lands a nice hook to Akutagawa's body. Akutagawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Akutagawa lands with a nice body kick.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Akutagawa.
Nice uppercut there from Akutagawa.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Akutagawa's head back.
Akutagawa blocks a jab.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akutagawa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akutagawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Akutagawa slips under a jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akutagawa moves away.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akutagawa can do to turn this around?
Akutagawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Akutagawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith motions for Akutagawa to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akutagawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Akutagawa in the body.
Akutagawa is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith catches Akutagawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#That has opened up Ryu Akutagawa's cut even more.
Smith digs a good body shot into Akutagawa's ribs.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes a swing at Akutagawa's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith jabs Akutagawa right on the nose. Akutagawa blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akutagawa.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akutagawa.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Akutagawa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Akutagawa ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akutagawa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Akutagawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akutagawa throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akutagawa.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akutagawa at a distance.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akutagawa.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akutagawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith looks for the body kick but Akutagawa saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Akutagawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith cracks Akutagawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith works Akutagawa's body with a nice hook.
Akutagawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Smith. #CL#
Smith clinches up with Akutagawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Akutagawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Akutagawa working hard to break the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akutagawa.
A short right from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akutagawa's efforts to push away.
Smith lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Akutagawa works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Akutagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akutagawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akutagawa can turn it around.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akutagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akutagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Akutagawa is trying to break free.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akutagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Akutagawa manages to break the clinch.
Akutagawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akutagawa throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a right hand that Akutagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Akutagawa also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Akutagawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Akutagawa avoids it.
Akutagawa thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith lands a head kick!
Nice body punch from Smith.
Leon Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Akutagawa moved out of range.
Smith backing away here, and Akutagawa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith thuds a left hand into Akutagawa's body.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Akutagawa tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Akutagawa does it's job there.
Akutagawa avoids the body shot from Smith. #T1#
Akutagawa lands a body shot.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akutagawa moves away.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith thuds a left hand into Akutagawa's body.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akutagawa doesn't seem phased though.
Smith moves out of range as Akutagawa strikes.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akutagawa has time to react.
Akutagawa misses the jab.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akutagawa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Akutagawa in a clinch.
Akutagawa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akutagawa is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Akutagawa wants to break free but Smith has control.
Akutagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akutagawa tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Akutagawa tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Akutagawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akutagawa is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Akutagawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akutagawa's efforts to push away.
Akutagawa tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #T3#
Akutagawa lands a left hand.
Akutagawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith prevents Akutagawa from breaking the clinch.
Leon Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Akutagawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akutagawa is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Akutagawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akutagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akutagawa's efforts to push away.
Akutagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Akutagawa can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Akutagawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akutagawa is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Akutagawa tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Akutagawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akutagawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akutagawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akutagawa tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Akutagawa back against the cage.
Akutagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryu Akutagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akutagawa tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#1059 Robson v Hoddle
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Smith misses with a left hand
letting Sampaio counter with a right hand.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Sampaio's torso.
Sampaio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Sampaio throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sampaio.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sampaio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sampaio momentarily.
Sampaio scores with a hook.
Sampaio misses the jab.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Sampaio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Sampaio counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Sampaio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Sampaio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sampaio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sampaio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith feints a jab promting Sampaio to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sampaio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sampaio avoids a kick to the body.
Sampaio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith lands a nice hook to Sampaio's body. Sampaio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sampaio. Sampaio obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sampaio will feel that in the morning.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sampaio is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Smith. #T2#
Smith lands a jab to Sampaio's midsection.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Sampaio.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sampaio on the side of the head.
Sampaio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Smith.#CUT2#It looks like Fortunado Sampaio has been cut.
Smith tries to bum rush Sampaio with a series of wild strikes but Sampaio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sampaio ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sampaio under the eye.#ROC2#Sampaio is rocked!#KD2#
Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sampaio sprawling to the canvas! Sampaio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
Oh Sampaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sampaio walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Smith! 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 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Smith!
Leon Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#1051 Hawk v Nuufo
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Wolf slips a jab from Smith.
Wolf replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Smith blocks it well.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf moves away from the strike by Smith.
A low kick lands for Wolf.
Smith misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolf misses.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolf doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GAMMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith thows a body kick. Wolf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wolf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wolf. Wolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith digs a good body shot into Wolf's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Wolf moved out of range nicely.
Wolf unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wolf avoids a kick to the body.
As Smith backs off Wolf throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Wolf connects with a leg kick.
Wolf keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith with a jab.#CL#
Smith has Wolf up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Smith digs a right hand into Wolf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wolf's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Smith.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Wolf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Wolf's head.
Wolf tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.
Wolf counters with a body kick.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith with a nice cross.#T3#
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith stuns Wolf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD2#
Wolf lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Wolf takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leon Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a body kick.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith looks to land a body kick but Wolf moved away.
Wolf lands a head shot.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolf.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lands a jab to Wolf's midsection.#T4#
Smith staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Wolf sees coming a mile off.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolf circles away.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolf cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wolf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#That has opened up Aaron Wolf's cut even more.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a leg kick but Wolf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf.
A nice side step and Wolf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith misses with a combination
and Wolf counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Wolf's belly button to the back.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Leon Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Wolf.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Wolf unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolf walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.#T1#
That kick from Smith tenderised Wolf's leg. Wolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Wolf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Wolf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Smith clinches up with Wolf and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Wolf blocking some punches.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf lands a body punch.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wolf in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wolf is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Wolf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Wolf.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Wolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith prevents Wolf from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Wolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wolf lands a body punch.
Wolf tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land. #BC2#
Wolf manages to break the clinch.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Wolf follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Wolf moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Wolf defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Wolf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith lands a jab to Wolf's midsection.
Wolf avoids a kick to the body.
Wolf flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Wolf throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolf.
Smith wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Wolf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Smith backs off Wolf throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Wolf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf's shoulder, as Wolf tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolf misses.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wolf throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolf! But no joy.
Wolf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Wolf throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith thows a body kick. Wolf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
And Wolf responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Wolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick from Wolf misses.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Wolf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Smith is looking to wear down Wolf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Wolf misses.
Aaron Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolf slips a jab from Smith.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Wolf tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wolf is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Leon Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the cage. #BC2#
Wolf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolf misses the target. #T3#
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolf at a distance.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolf.
Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Wolf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith jabs at Wolf's body.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Wolf's head back.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Wolf needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a push kick but Wolf slaps the foot to one side.
Wolf looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Wolf throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith looks to land a combination. Wolf sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Wolf's defenses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wolf takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith misses with a body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leon Smith thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Aaron Wolf spoke after the fight, saying 'Get Over Here ! '.

Event: GAMMA#1045 Odin v Mickey
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Smith.
It looked like Thomas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Smith.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Smith.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith jabs at Thomas's body.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith slips a straight right by Thomas.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith lands with a cross.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Smith slips a straight right by Thomas.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#T2#
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Thomas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith lands a front kick.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Thomas cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Smith misses.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Jab from Smith.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Thomas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
A head kick from Thomas lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Thomas slips a straight right by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith misses with a straight right.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Thomas avoids the body shot from Smith.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Jab from Smith.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with an outside leg kick.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Smith lands a head shot.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Thomas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thomas is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas. #T2#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Thomas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range. #CL#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Smith tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith is working Thomas over against the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Smith throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Donk. Smith catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thomas moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Thomas tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.#T2#
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas slips a straight right by Smith.
Thomas tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas lands a front kick.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Thomas throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.#T3#
Smith misses with an uppercut
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Thomas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thomas checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Patrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Thomas blocks the body kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thomas.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Jones
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Smith tries to work over Day's front leg with a kick but Day checks it.
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
A head kick misses from Day.
A low kick from Day is predictable there
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Day follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Day clinches.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Day looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith has Day pushed against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith taking a breather.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
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.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Smith is pushing Day up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith has Day pushed against the cage.#T4#
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leon Smith.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith blocks a head kick by Day.
Day dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Day attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Day in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
Day is looking to clinch.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
A good leg kick by Day.
Leg Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Day tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Day lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Day on the side of the head.
Leon Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Day tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.#T1#
Day plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Day. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Day throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Day misses with a head kick.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Day avoided it.#T2#
Day pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Day settles back down.
Smith throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Day letting Smith take a breather here.#T4#
Day missing with knees to the body.
Day has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Day can turn it around.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leon Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith lands a left hand.
A short right from Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Day with a knee to the head.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Day walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Day closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Day counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards. #T1#
Smith has Day pressed against the cage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Day's head.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Day tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Day's ribcage. Day let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Day scores with a knee to the head.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leg Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Smith pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith has Day pushed against the cage.
Day blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Day with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith has Day pressed against the cage.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
After the big win, Leon Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Rocksteady throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rasmus's Fun House in the buildup to the fight.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Rocksteady misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Rocksteady scores with a nice strike.
Rocksteady stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith lands a nice hook to Rocksteady's body. Rocksteady takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rocksteady swings widly with a right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rocksteady takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rocksteady misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Rocksteady throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocksteady throws an off balance right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith slips under a jab from Rocksteady.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady with a hook.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Rocksteady crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Rocksteady back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocksteady! Smith lets Rocksteady back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Rocksteady is rocked!
Rocksteady walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Smith swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leon Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Leon Smith made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SMASH:Nascimento vs Gustafsson
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Adamovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adamovic's knee momentarily.
Adamovic looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Adamovic throws a leg kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Adamovic misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adamovic.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith throws the left hand but Adamovic avoids the punch easily.
Smith tries to move into range but Adamovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Adamovic moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith prevents a body shot from Adamovic.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith has Adamovic pressed against the cage, preventing Adamovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
A short right from Adamovic.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adamovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T2#
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic lands a body shot.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Adamovic prevents a body shot from Smith.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamovic working aggressively here.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Adamovic breaks from the clinch.
Adamovic misses with a right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Adamovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Adamovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adamovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adamovic misses with a right hand
and Adamovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adamovic throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Adamovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Adamovic misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws out a counter right but Adamovic avoids it with no problem.
Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Adamovic cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adamovic is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Adamovic moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Adamovic needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Adamovic misses with a looping right.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Adamovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamovic misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adamovic.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Adamovic throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Adamovic misses the target.
Adamovic thumps Smith with a low kick.
Adamovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adamovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Adamovic throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Adamovic slips under a jab.
Adamovic misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Adamovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Adamovic loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith misses with a hook. Adamovic ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Adamovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Adamovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adamovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Adamovic connects with a leg kick.
Adamovic tries to clinch up.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Adamovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adamovic stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamovic dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adamovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Adamovic.#T1#
Adamovic ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Adamovic scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Adamovic.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Adamovic misses.
Adamovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Adamovic steps away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adamovic, as that shot connected.
Adamovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adamovic misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Smith moves away from the strike by Adamovic.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Adamovic.
A low kick from Adamovic is predictable there
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Adamovic with an uppercut!
Adamovic tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adamovic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adamovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Adamovic does no damage.
Adamovic cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Adamovic throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adamovic misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Adamovic slips the punch.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. #ROC2#Adamovic is rocked!
Adamovic lands a right hook to the body.
Adamovic throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamovic.
Adamovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adamovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Adamovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Adamovic throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Adamovic misses with a body shot.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adamovic throws out the jab.
Smith moves away from the strike by Adamovic. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Adamovic. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws out a counter right but Adamovic avoids it with no problem.
Adamovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Adamovic misses with a wild body shot.
Adamovic throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Adamovic throws an off balance right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adamovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adamovic scores with a jab to the head.
Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Adamovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Adamovic moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Adamovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valentin Adamovic is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adamovic throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops Adamovic! Smith lets Adamovic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adamovic throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Adamovic connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adamovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Adamovic misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adamovic.
Adamovic scores with a shot to the body.
Adamovic lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamovic lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Adamovic.
Adamovic looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamovic misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Adamovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adamovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adamovic misses with a hook
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Adamovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith slips a jab from Adamovic.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adamovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Adamovic is wise to it.
Adamovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Adamovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook.#T2#
Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith avoids the body shot from Adamovic.
Adamovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adamovic throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith connects with a body shot.
A cross from Adamovic lands.
Smith works over Adamovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith slips under a jab from Adamovic.
Adamovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adamovic misses with a straight right.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Adamovic.
Adamovic misses with a left hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand. #T3#
Nice cross by Adamovic.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adamovic misses the jab.
Adamovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Adamovic.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Adamovic throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Adamovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamovic.
Adamovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adamovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adamovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Adamovic lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Adamovic backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamovic throws a leg kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Adamovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adamovic throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adamovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adamovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adamovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Adamovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp right that sends Adamovic to the canvas! Smith follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Smith!
Leon Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH:219
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Rios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.#CUT#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
Rios falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rios's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rios's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
And Rios responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Rios connects with a looping right hand.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
Rios throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith lands with a right hand.
Rios misses with a looping left.
Rios throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Rios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rios throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Rios manages to avoid it.
Rios misses with a looping right.
Rios lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with an uppercut
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Rios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rios throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Rios fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Rios throws a sloppy head kick
and Rios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rios.
Rios looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Rios lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rios takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Diego Rios's cut even more.#T4#
Rios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rios throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
As Rios looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Rios just gets out of the way.
A jab lands there for Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rios lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Rios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rios with a nice cross.
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rios.
Rios throws a counter combo.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Rios looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Rios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rios throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Rios scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick by Rios misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Rios takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rios throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Rios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rios counter with a right hand.
Rios slips under a jab from Smith.
Rios lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A lazy left from Rios finds it's target.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Rios ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Rios misses with an uppercut.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Rios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith avoids the body shot from Rios.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Rios throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Rios manages to avoid it.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Rios throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Rios lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Rios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Rios scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rios throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rios missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rios counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith lands a nice hook to Rios's body. Rios takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Rios does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Rios misses.
Rios looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Diego Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith avoids the head kick by Rios.
As Rios looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Rios just gets out of the way.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Rios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diego Rios will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
No joy there for Rios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rios tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith thows a leg kick but Rios checks it
and Rios counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Rios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith moves away from the strike by Rios.
Smith cracks Rios with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rios takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rios throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Rios lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Rios misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rios misses the target.
Rios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Rios throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith avoids the head kick by Rios. #T3#
Rios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rios lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rios misses with a shot to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Diego Rios's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Leon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Rios slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Rios on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Rios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRios.#T4#
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rios throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Rios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rios throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Rios backs away looking to recover.
Diego Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Rios.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Rios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rios 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Rios!
Diego Rios bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Frewin 2
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Rocksteady with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Rocksteady lands.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Rocksteady misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Rocksteady manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rocksteady lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rocksteady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rocksteady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocksteady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocksteady controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leon Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Rocksteady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Rocksteady finds it's way through Smith's defenses. #TD#
Rocksteady changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Rocksteady.#T2##SUB#
Rocksteady swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rocksteady's guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith is continuing to stall.#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet - Rocksteady follows without any prompting.
Rocksteady is looking to clinch.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocksteady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Rocksteady was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rocksteady throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocksteady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocksteady lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith connects with a jab.
Rocksteady throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Rocksteady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rocksteady with a body shot.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot. #CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Rocksteady. Rocksteady maintains the clinch.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a body shot but Rocksteady blocks it.
Rocksteady letting Smith take a breather here.
Rocksteady throws a head punch that misses.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Rocksteady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocksteady misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocksteady looking for a takedown.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocksteady is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocksteady just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith is pushing Rocksteady up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rocksteady looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a low kick but Rocksteady avoids it.
Smith defending well as Rocksteady loads up on a big left hand.
Rocksteady misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksteady.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rocksteady throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Rocksteady shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocksteady throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Rocksteady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rocksteady 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.
Rocksteady has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Rocksteady gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocksteady tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Rocksteady misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith just leaning against Rocksteady, taking a breather.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Rocksteady controls the action.
Rocksteady 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 softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Smith taking a breather.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith stalling.
Smith prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith stalling the fight.
Rocksteady effectively controlling the action here.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Rocksteady prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leon Smith.
Rocksteady throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Rocksteady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Rocksteady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksteady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Rocksteady throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocksteady scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocksteady misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocksteady lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rocksteady.
A jab from Rocksteady finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rocksteady moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James Rocksteady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Smith.
Rocksteady throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith blocks a jab.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rocksteady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a body kick.
Rocksteady misses with a hook
and Rocksteady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocksteady cracks Smith with a good jab.#TD#
Rocksteady gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocksteady looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1##SUB#
Rocksteady looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rocksteady prevents Smith from improving his position.
Rocksteady wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Rocksteady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rocksteady throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rocksteady is working for a submission of some sort.
Rocksteady missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rocksteady 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. #SUB#
Rocksteady seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Rocksteady!
A relieved looking James Rocksteady 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 279
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Boss thumps Smith with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Boss.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boss loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boss with a body shot.
Smith motions for Boss to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boss looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Boss ducks down to avoid it.
Boss throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Boss looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Boss is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Boss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boss.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Boss misses with a straight right.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick.
Boss throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Boss throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boss throws out the jab. #T2#
Smith throws a hook to the side of Boss's head but Boss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boss to score with a decent uppercut.
Boss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boss scores with a nice head shot.
That kick from Boss tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Good leg kick by Boss.
Boss throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range. #T3#
Smith keeps Boss at a distance using the push kick.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Boss's shoulder, as Boss tries to avoid the shot.
Smith slips a jab from Boss.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boss lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Boss counters with a straight right hand.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Boss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
It looked like Boss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boss misses the jab.
Boss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boss lands with an overhand left.
Boss throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Boss slips the punch.
Boss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boss had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith slips a jab from Boss.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Boss's front leg but catches the back leg as Boss tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bagel Boss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bagel Boss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boss throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Boss lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Boss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws out a counter right but Boss avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Boss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boss throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Boss swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Boss.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Boss.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Boss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Bagel Boss's cut is getting worse.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boss takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Boss is rocked!#T2#
Smith fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Boss to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Boss looks to clinch but Smith throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Boss taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leon Smith!
Leon Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 274
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kazuma under the eye.
Smith works Kazuma's body with a nice hook.
Kazuma throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazuma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kazuma swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Kazuma was not able to check.
Kazuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazuma.
Kazuma scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been told by Kazuma's head coaches at Iron Wolf Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kazuma throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuma fakes the body blow, causing Smith to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Smith goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiryu Kazuma!
After the fight, Kiryu Kazuma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 268
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Smith throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a leg kick but Liu checks it.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Smith checks a low kick from Liu.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Smith moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Liu throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Liu misses with the body kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.#T2#
Liu misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Liu.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Liu throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith checks a low kick from Liu.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Liu slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Smith tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Liu misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith. #T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith avoiding damage.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Liu.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Liu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lius head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Liu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Liu takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liu at a distance.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#T1#
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liu is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice elbow from Liu.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Liu gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Liu being controlled against the cage.
Liu tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Smith works on Liu's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith slows down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith stalls.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Liu, against the cage.
Liu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leon Smith.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Smith avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Liu was not able to check.
Liu checks a low kick from Smith.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liu, as that shot connected.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liu takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Liu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Liu walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Liu scores with a hook.
Liu sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Liu throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith with a jab.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A thudding body kick lands there by Liu!
Liu looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liu at a distance.
Liu defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Liu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Liu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith lands the left hand.#T2#
Liu tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
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!
Liu tries to land a body kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Liu gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith blocks a head kick by Liu.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Liu tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liu tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith is pushing Liu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liu's efforts to push away.
Smith pushes Liu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Liu is keeping busy.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Liu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Liu.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Liu throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith moves to clinch but Liu breaks away
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Liu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knock Out Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 262
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu slips a jab from Smith.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Liu lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Liu throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith blocks a head kick by Liu.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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.
Smith moves away from the strike by Liu. #T1#
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Liu up against the cage.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Smith tries to stall but Liu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Liu tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Liu leaning against his opponent.
Liu'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.
Liu gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Liu blocks a body shot from Smith.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #T2#
Liu scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lius head.
Smith just leaning against Liu, taking a breather.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Liu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith blocks a body shot from Liu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith stalls. #T3#
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Liu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith prevents Liu from breaking the clinch.
Liu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith letting Liu take a breather here.
Liu prevents a body shot from Smith.
Liu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Liu's ribcage. Liu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith prevents a body shot from Liu.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Liu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Liu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liu throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Liu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Liu wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick by Liu misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a head kick by Liu.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Liu backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Liu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Liu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Liu up against the cage.
Liu digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith stalls.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Liu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Liu misses with some punches.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Liu scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Liu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Liu is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Liu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Liu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Liu scores with a hook to the body.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Liu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Liu.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liu backwards. #T4#
Liu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Liu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Liu 's knee.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Smith cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Liu staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Liu down.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Liu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Liu's leg but Liu calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Smith tenderised Liu's leg. Liu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
A head kick misses from Liu.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #T3#
Liu ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Liu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Smith digs a good hook to Liu's body.
Liu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Liu scores with a four punch combination!
Smith thows a body kick. Liu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Liu misses with a left hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Liu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Liu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Smith slips under a jab from Liu.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leon Smith thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Bellicose XLIII
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Zrinski misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zrinski. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Zrinski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zrinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zrinski!
Zrinski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Zrinski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Smith.
Zrinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. #T1#
Smith slips a jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Zrinski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zrinski tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zrinski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zrinski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith blocks a head kick by Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zrinski. Zrinski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith connects with the punch.
Zrinski throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Zrinski throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Smith forces Zrinski back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Zrinski as the two fighters clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zrinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Zrinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zrinski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zrinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from Zrinski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Zrinski tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #T3#
Zrinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zrinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zrinski's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Smith.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zrinski misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith pushes Zrinski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zrinski backwards.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zrinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zrinski pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Zrinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Zrinski tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Zrinski tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Zrinski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Zrinski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zrinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith prevents a body shot from Zrinski. #BC#
Zrinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zrinski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zrinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Zrinski throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Zrinski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zrinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zrinski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zrinski drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zrinski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Zrinski's torso.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Zrinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Zrinski ducks down to avoid it.
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Zrinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Zrinski loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Zrinski fails to land.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith prevents a body shot from Zrinski.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Zrinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zrinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Zrinski on the inside.
Zrinski gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zrinski backwards.
Zrinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Zrinski improves position. #T2#
Zrinski tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zrinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zrinski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Zrinski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zrinski.
Zrinski tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zrinski scores with a hook to the body.
Smith digs a right hand into Zrinski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zrinski's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a body punch.
Zrinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zrinski.
Smith tries a body shot but Zrinski blocks it.
Smith misses with some punches. #T3#
Zrinski blocking some punches.
Zrinski misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zrinski's elbow.
Zrinski tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Zrinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zrinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zrinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zrinski backwards.
Zrinski is working Smith over against the cage.
Zrinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zrinski or not.
Marko Zrinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zrinski lands with a light punch inside.
Zrinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zrinski misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Zrinski breaks from the clinch.
Zrinski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zrinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith moves out of range as Zrinski throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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?
Zrinski drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zrinski slips a straight right by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zrinski throws an off balance right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Zrinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zrinski also avoids with ease.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zrinski will feel that in the morning.
Smith cracks Zrinski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zrinski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zrinski.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Zrinski digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Zrinski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Zrinski lands a shoulder strike.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zrinski can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Zrinski scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. #BC#
Zrinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zrinski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zrinski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zrinski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Smith slips under a jab.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zrinski looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Zrinski tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zrinski lands with a good body shot.
Zrinski tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Smith tries to clinch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zrinski's knee momentarily.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Zrinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith scores with a head kick. Zrinski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zrinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith jabs at Zrinski's body.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Zrinski swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith slips a straight right by Zrinski.
Zrinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick from Smith. #T4#
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Zrinski pushes him off.
Smith tries to clinch there but Zrinski circles away.
Zrinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Zrinski fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zrinski misses with a hook.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zrinski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith avoids the head kick by Zrinski.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Zrinski defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith lands with a cross.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith gave a mention to Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Bellicose XXXI
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Badmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Badmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badmus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Badmus saw that one coming.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Badmus tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Badmus drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Badmus up against the cage.
Badmus tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badmus is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Leon Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ola Badmus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Badmus tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Badmus blocks an uppercut.
Badmus is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Badmus jumps guard but Smith stands there with Badmus around his waist. Badmus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Badmus blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand into Badmus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Badmus's gas tank.
Badmus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Badmus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Badmus misses the target.
Badmus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Badmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Badmus is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Badmus jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Badmus tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Badmus tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Badmus tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it. #TD2#
Badmus pulls Smith into guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Badmus is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Badmus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Badmus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badmus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#SUB2#
Badmus looking for a triangle here. Smith is fighting it but it looks tight! Badmus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smith is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ola Badmus!
Our winner, Ola Badmus, 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: Bellicose XVIII
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Kicklighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kicklighter lands a jab to the nose.
Kicklighter avoids a kick to the body.
Kicklighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick
and Kicklighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kicklighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kicklighter's shoulder, as Kicklighter tries to avoid the shot.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kicklighter counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kicklighter cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Kicklighter swings widly with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicklighter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Smith lands a nice hook to Kicklighter's body. Kicklighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith lands a jab to Kicklighter's midsection.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith takes a swing at Kicklighter's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
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.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Kicklighter misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kicklighter swings widly with a right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target. #T2#
Smith misses with a straight right.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Kicklighter lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Kicklighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith staying out of range there.
Kicklighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kicklighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kicklighter takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith cracks Kicklighter with an open hand slap.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Kicklighter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Kicklighter's knee but Kicklighter avoids it well.
It looked like Kicklighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Kicklighter misses its intended target.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Kicklighter misses the target.
A jab from Smith misses.
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Smith.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a left hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith blocks a jab.#T4#
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter slips a jab from Smith.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kicklighter checks it.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Kicklighter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kicklighter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the body.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kicklighter's hands.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kicklighter wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Kicklighter.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Vinicius Kicklighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Smith misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Kicklighter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Kicklighter with an uppercut!
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kicklighter moved away.
Kicklighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Kicklighter defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Kicklighter throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kicklighter. That did some damage!
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
A cross from Kicklighter lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith with a hook.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kicklighter blocks it well.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicklighter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Kicklighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.#T3#
Kicklighter with the inside leg kick.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kicklighter is out of range and Smith settles back down.
It looked like Kicklighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith sizes up Kicklighter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Kicklighter as he connects with a hook.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a hook but Kicklighter avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter. #T4#
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kicklighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kicklighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kicklighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Kicklighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries a low kick but Kicklighter avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Kicklighter down.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kicklighter.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kicklighter misses the shot to the body.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Kicklighter steps away.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Kicklighter down.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kicklighter momentarily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Smith works Kicklighter's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kicklighter.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kicklighter - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kicklighter. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slow jab from Kicklighter misses its intended target.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Nice uppercut lands for Kicklighter. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith digs a good body shot into Kicklighter's ribs.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Kicklighter shrugs it off though.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith scores with the left hand. Kicklighter knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kicklighter back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Kicklighter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kicklighter throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicklighter slips under a jab from Smith.
Kicklighter scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith throws the left hand but Kicklighter avoids the punch easily.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head but Kicklighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith connects with the punch.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Kicklighter lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Kicklighter throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws the left hand but Kicklighter avoids the punch easily.
Kicklighter swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Kicklighter in his tracks momentarily.
Kicklighter lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Kicklighter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kicklighter connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Leon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicklighter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kicklighter.
Kicklighter ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Kicklighter checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Kicklighter in the body.
Kicklighter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Kicklighter connects with a single shot there.
Kicklighter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicklighter blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kicklighter ducks down to avoid it.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kicklighter checks it well.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kicklighter momentarily.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Kicklighter slips under a jab.
Kicklighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kicklighter moves away and avoids it.
Smith swinging wildly here.
A low kick lands for Kicklighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kicklighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Bellicose VIII
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1##CL#
Kicklighter closes the distance and clinches.
Kicklighter misses with some punches. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kicklighter scores with a hook.
Kicklighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Kicklighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kicklighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kicklighter throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Kicklighter moves into range and clinches up with Smith.#BC#
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
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.
Kicklighter moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kicklighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kicklighter ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kicklighter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it. #T1#
Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to move into range but Kicklighter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kicklighter wants to clinch.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kicklighter lands a jab.#CL#
Kicklighter gets a clinch.
Kicklighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kicklighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith presses Kicklighter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kicklighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kicklighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Kicklighter connects with a crisp jab.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses the jab.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Kicklighter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch.
Kicklighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kicklighter moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lunges at Kicklighter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kicklighter's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kicklighter will feel that in the morning.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith staying out of range there.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.#T4#
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Kicklighter backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Kicklighter manages to avoid it all.
Smith swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Smith misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kicklighter's hands.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
A combination from Smith does no damage. #CL#
Kicklighter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kicklighter closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a head punch that misses.
Kicklighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Kicklighter won't allow it. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Kicklighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kicklighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicklighter takes one on the button.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Kicklighter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kicklighter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kicklighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kicklighter checks it well.
Kicklighter connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Kicklighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.
Kicklighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kicklighter doesn't seem phased though.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kicklighter at a distance.
Kicklighter avoids a kick to the body.
Kicklighter moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Kicklighter with a jab.#T3#
Kicklighter slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Kicklighter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Smith lands with a hook. Kicklighter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. #CL#
Kicklighter clinches with his opponent.
Smith tries to work over Kicklighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith trying to stall but Kicklighter improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Kicklighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kicklighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kicklighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicklighter's elbow.
Kicklighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A jab from Kicklighter does it's job there.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kicklighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kicklighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Smith misses with a hook. Kicklighter ducked under it nicely.
Smith slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Kicklighter defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kicklighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicklighter.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kicklighter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith catches Kicklighter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Smith misses.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Kicklighter darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kicklighter.
Smith blocks a jab.
Kicklighter looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Kicklighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to stall. #T3#
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vinicius Kicklighter has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter wants to clinch.#T4#
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kicklighter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith is looking to slow Kicklighter down with leg kicks.
Kicklighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Nice shot by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Kicklighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter scores with a nice head shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kicklighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Smith.
I think Kicklighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: LAFC FN 11
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Hall cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Hall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Hall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith tries to clinch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Hall blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has Hall pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hall gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch. #T2#
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith just leaning against Hall, taking a breather.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Smith prevents a body shot from Hall.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hall up against the cage.#T3#
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hall lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Smith. #T4#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith is looking to control Hall's arms but Hall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henry Hall will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hall takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Hall backs away looking to recover.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Hall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith lunges at Hall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hall's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Hall does no damage. #T2#
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Hall in the body.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Hall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Hall scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Smith misses with a hook.
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith thumps Hall with a low kick.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
And Smith responds with a good body kick, but Hall manages to step out the way in time.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him. #CL2#
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall. #BC#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Hall.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Hall steps away.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Hall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Smith stalling the fight.
Hall misses with some punches.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
Smith stalls. #T1#
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Smith is trying to stall.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Hall blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Smith blocks a body shot from Hall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #T3#
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Smith digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good body shot from Smith. #T4#
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knock Out Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2021

#R1#
Sweeney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Sweeney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith pushes Sweeney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Sweeney 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.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Tye Sweeney has been cut.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sweeney tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tye Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweeney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney 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.
Sweeney has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Sweeney takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith. #T1#
Smith pushes Sweeney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith works on Sweeney's body with a couple of short punches.
Sweeney is breathing heavily.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Sweeney's ribcage. Sweeney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sweeney being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Sweeney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith is pushing Sweeney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Sweeney tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. #T2#
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sweeney backwards.
Sweeney looking for a takedown.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sweeney or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Sweeney being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand into Sweeney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sweeney's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sweeney is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.#T3#
Smith is stalling here.
Sweeney jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith pushes Sweeney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith taking a breather.
A short left from Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Sweeney's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith is leaning against Sweeney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sweeney wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Sweeney tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Sweeney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweeney tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Sweeney's ribcage. Sweeney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Sweeney's ribcage. Sweeney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sweeney takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tye Sweeney's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smith pushes Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Sweeney is rocked!
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Sweeney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith dips a shoulder and cracks Sweeney with a mighty uppercut! Sweeney falls back against the cage and Smith unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sweeney is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Smith screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Smith!
Leon Smith very nearly forgot to thank Knock Out Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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