Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Ruttu
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smif sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
It seemed like Smif was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis misses with a hook.
Smif raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Smif dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Smif counters with a slapping leg kick.
Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Davis tries for a takedown but Smif sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Smif's head but Smif sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smif doesn't seem phased though.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis misses with a hook
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif slips a straight right by Davis.
Davis misses with a hook
and Smif counters with a nice body shot.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smif scrambles back to his feet.
Smif dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davis misses with a hook
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis misses with a hook
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Smif counters with a nice leg kick.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a one-two to the body.
Davis blocks a head kick by Smif.
Davis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smif scores with a nice right hand.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.#T3#
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Davis misses with a hook.
Smif flicks out a counter leg kick but Davis steps away.
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
Smif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smif throws a leg kick which misses Davis's front leg but catches the back leg as Davis tries to avoid it.
Davis misses with an uppercut
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Smif saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smif.#T4#
Smif slips a straight right by Davis.
Smif stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smif wants it to stay on the feet.
Smif is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Davis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Davis misses with an uppercut
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Smif counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smif moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Davis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davis in particular looking to stall.
Davis throwing shots but Smif is blocking nicely.
Well, if Davis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Davis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the body from Davis misses
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis lands with a straight right. Smif didn't see that one coming.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis checks a leg kick nicely.
Smif staying out of range there.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Smif throws a big counter head kick but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Smif feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a good low kick that Davis was not able to check.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smif replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Davis blocks it well.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jumba Smif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Smif only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Smif lands with a straight right. Davis didn't see that one coming.
Smif buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smif fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davis misses with a takedown
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Jumba Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Smif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smif wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Smif counters with a nice low kick that buckles Davis's knee momentarily.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Smif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Smif connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis swinging wildly here.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Davis throws a jab when Smif was well out of range.
Davis misses with a jab to the body
and Smif counters with a low kick, right behind Davis 's knee.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis misses with a hook
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Smif counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davis thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Smif counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Davis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick lands for Davis.
Davis throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Smif tries a quick counter leg kick but Davis is wise to it.
Smif defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Smif dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis tries to land a leg kick but Smif saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smif counters with a nice low kick that buckles Davis's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis works over Smif's head and body with a nice combination.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a left to the body.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis throws a right hand that Smif ducks under and follows up with a left that Smif also avoids with ease.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Smif counters with a nice low kick that buckles Davis's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smif sprawls well. Smif wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Smif flicks out a counter leg kick but Davis steps away.
Smif throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Smif has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davis finds it's way round the side to connect with Smif's head.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smif thinks about the counter body kick.
Davis looks for a takedown but Smif sprawls well.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Smif counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis lands with a nice combination. Smif backs away looking to recover.
Smif connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis misses with a hook
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Smif off the cage and back into range.
Smif defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Smif's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Smif makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Davis really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smif counters with a leg kick.
Smif moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis.
Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis misses with an uppercut
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis misses with a body shot
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Smif drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smif staying out of range there.#T3#
Davis misses with a hook
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Smif sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Davis misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with an outside leg kick.
Smif looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing.
Davis misses the body punch
and Smif counters with a slapping leg kick.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Smif counters with a slapping leg kick.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick from Smif, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Smif counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smif counters with a slapping leg kick.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Smif slips under a jab from Davis.
Jackson Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumba Smif comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smif 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 335 Kuomanen vs Olcinius
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Rahamies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rahamies.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rahamies.
Smif thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rahamies misses with a double jab.
Rahamies loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahamies.
Smif fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahamies just manages to avoid it.
Rahamies takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Rahamies gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rahamies cracks a nice hook into Smif's ribs.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Rahamies misses.
Rahamies lands a nice looking 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!
Rahamies misses with a hook. Smif ducked under it nicely.
Smif fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahamies just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Smif misses with a straight right.
Rahamies chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smif can pounce on him.
Rahamies takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Smif blocks the leg kick.
Rahamies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smif. Smif circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rahamies lands a slapping body shot.
Rahamies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahamies scores with a leg kick.
Rahamies swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rahamies lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smif's sensitive parts.
Smif moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rahamies misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Rahamies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smif. That did some damage!
Rahamies throws a poor cross that misses
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahamies throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Rahamies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab from Rahamies.
Smif takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Smif as he connects with a hook.
Rahamies scores with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smif 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 Rahamies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rahamies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smif showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rahamies.
Smif is looking for a counter combo.
Rahamies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Smif blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Smif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Rahamies misses with a body shot
and Smif counters with an inside leg kick.
Smif slips under a jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
A jab from Rahamies misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Rahamies looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smif. That's going to slow Rahamies down.
Smif takes one to the side of the head.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Smif stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahamies.
Smif takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Rahamies swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses.
Rahamies throws a leg kick
and Smif counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rahamies thinking.
Rahamies throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smif counters with a slapping leg 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!
Rahamies throws a leg kick that misses.
Smif throws a counter high kick but Rahamies was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rahamies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rahamies gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smif counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rahamies swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Rahamies is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smif rather than just go for the knockout.
Rahamies misses with a double jab
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahamies fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rahamies thows a leg kick but Smif checks it
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahamies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smif throws out a loose jab but Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilari Rahamies dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rahamies lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Rahamies misses.
Smif appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rahamies throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Rahamies lands a glancing blow to the side of Smif's head.
Rahamies missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Rahamies misses with a lunging right hand
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahamies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Rahamies blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahamies misses the shot to the body.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smif misses with a head kick.
Rahamies throws a leg kick
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smif keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahamies.
It looked like Smif was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Rahamies lands with a straight right. Smif didn't see that one coming.
Rahamies takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Rahamies misses with a head kick.
Smif looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rahamies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rahamies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rahamies misses with a hook. Smif ducked under it nicely.
As Rahamies backs away, Smif returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rahamies swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Smif lands a really nice looking cross but Rahamies seems unphased.
Rahamies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a chopping leg kick but Smif manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rahamies misses with a body shot
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smif fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rahamies is out of range.
Rahamies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahamies.#T2#
Rahamies throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rahamies attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahamies on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahamies swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smif tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahamies avoided it.
Rahamies lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smif throws a low kick but Rahamies moves out of range easily.
Rahamies swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahamies.
Rahamies tries to land a body kick
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahamies throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahamies misses with a lunging right hand
and Smif counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Rahamies with a nice calf kick.
Smif tries a low kick but Rahamies avoids it.
Rahamies thows a leg kick but Smif checks it
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Rahamies misses with the combination.
Rahamies misses with a body kick.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Rahamies misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Rahamies has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rahamies lands a nice looking body shot.
Smif darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Smif.#T4#
Rahamies moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
Smif throws a low kick but Rahamies moves out of range easily.
Rahamies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Rahamies misses with a double jab
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Rahamies misses with a body punch
and Smif counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahamies throws out a leg kick but Smif moves out of range and Rahamies only half commits.
Smif gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahamies throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahamies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahamies misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahamies scores with the left hand. Smif knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilari Rahamies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rahamies misses the shot to the body.
Smif checks a leg kick.
Rahamies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smif moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rahamies looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahamies misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Rahamies throws a chopping leg kick but Smif manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Rahamies backs away, Smif returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rahamies takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rahamies throws a leg kick
and Smif counters with a low kick, right behind Rahamies 's knee.
Smif slips a jab from Rahamies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Smif throws a hook but Rahamies blocks it.
Rahamies misses with a double jab.
Smif tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahamies avoided it.
Rahamies thuds his shin into the meat of Smif's side.#T1#
Smif lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rahamies misses with a lunging right hand
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rahamies in his tracks.
Rahamies throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a series of strikes. Rahamies will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rahamies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a nice uppercut.
Smif slips a jab from Rahamies.
Smif swings for the body but Rahamies moves out of range.
Rahamies missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smif throws a big counter combination but Rahamies scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rahamies swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Smif slips a jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws an off balance right hand
and Smif counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahamies connects with a crisp jab.
Jumba Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smif.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smif takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smif takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rahamies swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smif counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rahamies scores with a jab to the body.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahamies throws a body kick that misses
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahamies. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Smif misses.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahamies. #T3#
Smif moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rahamies throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Rahamies throws a nice looking combination but Smif bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahamies jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Rahamies misses
and Smif counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahamies's knee momentarily.
Smif misses with a kick to the body.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses.
Smif appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rahamies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smif looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rahamies avoids the body shot from Smif.
Smif on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies scores with a jab.#T4#
Smif has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rahamies.
Smif throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif avoids the body shot from Rahamies.
A swing and a miss from Rahamies.
And Smif counters with a quick kick to the body but Rahamies blocks it.
Rahamies looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif misses with a body kick.
Smif takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahamies misses the body punch
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Smif gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahamies scores with a shot to the body.
Rahamies with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilari Rahamies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rahamies 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 325 Argentino vs Lovanov
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif throws a solid leg kick but Driftwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smif.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driftwood's head backwards.
Smif is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smif connects with a solid leg kick.
Smif connects with a looping right hand.
Smif throws a quick inside leg kick.
Driftwood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Driftwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Smif.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Smif avoids it well and moves away.
Driftwood moves out of range of the body kick from Smif.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smif lands with a thumping leg kick.
Driftwood avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Smif throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Smif gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood blocks an uppercut.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driftwood wants a takedown.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Smif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Driftwood has Smif pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smif manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif. #T2#
A short right from Smif on the inside.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driftwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
Smif gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Driftwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Driftwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Driftwood.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Smif.
Smif has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Driftwood wants a takedown.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Driftwoods head.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Smif.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Driftwood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smif pulls his leg out and moves away.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Driftwood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smif. Smif obviously looking to wear him down.
Smif lands an overhand right.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks Driftwood off balance momentarily.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smif sprawls and moves away.
Jumba Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smif sizes up Driftwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smif throws a wild body kick that Driftwood sees coming a mile off.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smif tries to clinch up but Driftwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smif swinging wildly here.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smif throws a head kick but Driftwood moves out of range.
Smif darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smif lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smif plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smif looks to land a body kick but Driftwood moved away.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smif sprawls and moves away.
Smif throws a leg kick but Driftwood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Driftwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smif scores with a jab.
Smif with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smif is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smif misses with a kick to the body.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Smif is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Smif looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Smif looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jumba Smif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Smif misses.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Driftwood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Driftwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Otis Driftwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Smif is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Smif.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Smif scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big left from Smif misses.
Driftwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.#T2#
Smif looks for the body kick but Driftwood saw that one coming.
Smif swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Driftwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smif looks to land a body kick but Driftwood moved away.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
Smif is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Smif misses with a straight left.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smif rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Driftwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smif.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Smif misses with an attempted mid kick.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Smif avoids it well and moves away.
Smif connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Driftwood moves out of range as Smif strikes.#CL2#
Driftwood tries to keep at a distance but Smif has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Driftwood.
A short uppercut from Smif.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
A hook to the body from Smif.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif gets underhooks to prevent Driftwood's takedown attempt.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smif gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Driftwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Driftwood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smif after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Driftwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Driftwood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smif avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driftwood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smif pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Driftwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Driftwood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driftwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smif gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smif.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smif getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smif swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smif.
Smif throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smif throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Smif clinches up against the cage.
Jumba Smif seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Driftwood.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driftwood.
Smif misses with a body punch. #T1#
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Driftwood controls his hands.
Driftwood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smif works on Driftwood's body with a couple of short punches.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smif working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driftwood.
Driftwood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smif gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driftwood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smif after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Driftwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driftwood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smif is defending well.
Driftwood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smif is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Driftwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smif gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driftwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smif gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driftwood's elbow.
Driftwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smif misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumba Smif comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smif 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 24:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumba Smif!
An out of breath Jumba Smif thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 317 Temidare vs Zahedi
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab.
Smif clobbers Akhtankhanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Smif gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov gets through Smif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
Smif misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smif throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smif takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smif goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif walks into a jab.
Jab from Akhtankhanov.
Smif tried to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Smif misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Smif clinches.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov'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.
Akhtankhanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smif up against the cage.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akhtankhanovs head.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Akhtankhanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Smif checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smif.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smif throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Smif.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif throws a quick counter kick to the body but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Smif ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Smif avoids it well.
As Akhtankhanov backs away, Smif returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akhtankhanov punishes Smif's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Akhtankhanov moves into range and clinches up with Smif.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot.
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Smif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akhtankhanovs head.
We've been informed that Akhtankhanov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smif blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Akhtankhanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
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!
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks from the clinch.
Smif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smif looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smif scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Smif attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smif scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smif with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Smif.
Smif avoids a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smif scores with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a body kick but Smif moved away.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws the kick towards the body but Smif avoids it.
Smif turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smif. That's going to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Smif fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Smif on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akhtankhanov.
Smif slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Smif has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
Smif throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Smif there.#T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Smif ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Akhtankhanov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Smif lands with an overhand left.
A leg kick checked by Smif.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smif slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Smif works the jab nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smif counters with a thumping low kick.
Akhtankhanov tests Smif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Akhtankhanov 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.
Smif misses with a straight left.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Smif clinches with his opponent.
Smif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage. #T2#
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif works on Akhtankhanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif working aggressively here.
A short right from Smif on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands an uppercut.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches. #T3#
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smif digs a right hand underneath Akhtankhanov's ribcage. Akhtankhanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif scores with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Smif. #T4##BC2#
Akhtankhanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smif 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 Akhtankhanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akhtankhanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smif misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Smif avoids it.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Smif lands with a straight right. Akhtankhanov didn't see that one coming.
Smif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif connects with a jab.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Smif throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
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 Jumba Smif 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Akhtankhanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smif scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smif fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akhtankhanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif throws a body kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Smif didn't see that one coming.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Smif clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smif.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Jumba Smif has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the side of Smif's head.
Smif blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
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!
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Smif.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov pushes Smif back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Smif gets tackled into the cage by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov maintains the clinch.
Akhtankhanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Smif gets an underhook and turns Akhtankhanov into the cage.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smif connects with a jab.
Smif slips under a jab.
Smif moves out of range as Akhtankhanov throws a body kick.
Smif connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smif tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Akhtankhanov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Smif missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
Akhtankhanov misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild combination.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif lands with a straight right. Akhtankhanov didn't see that one coming.
Akhtankhanov scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smif throws a head kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smif keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Smif blocks it.
Akhtankhanov moves forwards but Smif connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Akhtankhanov darts in and clinches Smif up against the cage.#T3#
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Smif won't allow it. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Smif keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
A head kick misses from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smif looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Smif misses its intended target.
Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Smif.
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Smif misses.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Smif misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a front kick but Smif steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick that sends Smif stumbling back into the cage.
Smif checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
Smif tries to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov saw it coming and moves away.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice hook to Smif's body. Smif takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akhtankhanov looks for the body kick but Smif saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Smif. That snapped Akhtankhanov's head back.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Smif tried to counter with a leg kick but Akhtankhanov avoided it.
A head kick misses from Smif.
Akhtankhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Smif's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akhtankhanov 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 304 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Petit's corner calls for a 1-2. Petit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smif throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
Petit misses with a wild body shot.
Smif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petit. #CL2#
Petit clinches.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Petit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
Petit scores a nice knee to the body.
Petit blocks a body shot from Smif.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif avoiding damage as Petit throws knees to the body.
Petit tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Smif lands a hook that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smif gets through Petit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Smif.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land. #T1#
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Petit avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage.
Petit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Smif on the inside.
Petit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smif is defending well for now.
Smif tries to work over Petit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Smif.
Knees to the body from Petit.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Petit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smifs head.
Petit throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif presses Petit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Petit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petit taking a breather.
Petit blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petit.
Petit blocks an uppercut.
Petit misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Petit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smif is leaning against Petit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Petit.
Petit misses with a knee to the head.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petit.
Petit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petit lands a hook that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards. #T3#
Smif lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petit tries to land knees in the clinch but Smif avoids the damage to the body.
Smif blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petit lands a hook that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit with a knee to the head.
Petit blocking some punches.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Petit has a couple of punches blocked by Smif.
Petit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smif misses with some punches. #T4#
Smif digs a right hand into Petit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petit's gas tank.
Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit blocking some punches.
Smif lands a body punch.
Petit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petit's elbow.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petit lands a good knee to the midsection. Smif won't want to take too many of those.
Petit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif avoiding damage as Petit throws knees to the body.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Petit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petit prevents a body shot from Smif.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Luc Petit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petit throws out the jab. #CL#
Smif gets a clinch.
Petit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smif's face.
Smif misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petit.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Petit misses with a knee strike.
Petit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Petit scores with a knee to the head.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit is leaning against Smif and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Petit tries to land knees in the clinch but Smif avoids the damage to the body.
Petit blocks a body shot from Smif.
Petit throws a head punch that misses.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif prevents a body shot from Petit.
Petit looking to throw knees to the head but Smif is blocking nicely.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Smif.
Petit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Petit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smif blocks a body shot from Petit.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petit's elbow.
Petit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petit 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 short left from Smif.
Smif lands with a right to the head.
Smif lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Smif.
Petit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Petit lands a nice knee to the body.
Petit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit lands with a light punch inside.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
Petit misses with some punches.
Petit working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Smif.
Petit misses with a knee to the head.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but Smif blocks with his arms. #T3#
Petit tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
Smif lands a shoulder strike.
Smif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Petit.
Petit blocks an uppercut.
Petit lands a body shot.
Petit is leaning against Smif and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Petit controls the action.
Petit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smif tries a body shot but Petit blocks it.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit missing with knees to the body.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petit misses with a body punch.
Smif lands a shot to the body.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Petit. #T4#
Petit lands a good knee to the midsection. Smif won't want to take too many of those.
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Petit avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Petit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petit scores with a shot to the side of Smif's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Petit.
Smif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Petit.
Petit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petit tries to stall but Smif uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Petit blocks an uppercut.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
Petit misses with a body punch.
Petit lands an uppercut.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petit pushes Smif back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif prevents a body shot from Petit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jean Luc Petit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smif walks into a straight right hand from Petit.
Petit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Good work by Smif as he checks the leg kick.
Petit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smif.
Smif comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Petit misses.
Petit throws a head kick but Smif moves out of range.
Smif slips a jab from Petit.
Smif tries a low kick but Petit avoids it.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Petit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smif tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smif. That did some damage!
Petit moves out of range of the body kick from Smif.
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!
Good exchange - Petit coming out on top.
Smif wants to clinch up but Petit keeps it at a distance.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petit.#T1#
Smif throws a leg kick but Petit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Petit misses.
Smif throws a head kick that half lands.
Good shot there by Smif.#CL2#
Petit darts in and clinches Smif up against the cage.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit lands a right hand.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Petit.
Petit tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Petit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Petit.
Petit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smif is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Smif - that landed with a thud.
Petit blocking some punches.
Smif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jumba Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Smif.
Smif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smif lands a body punch.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petit's elbow.
Petit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Petit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smif avoids it.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Petit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petit blocks a body shot from Smif.
A short right from Petit. #T3#
Smif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petit working aggressively here.
Smif takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Smif.
Petit tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif working aggressively here.
Petit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif digs a right hand underneath Petit's ribcage. Petit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smif has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petit working aggressively here.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petit crunches a lovely knee into Smif's ribcage.#T4#
Petit lands a nice uppercut.
Smif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
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!
Petit lands a right hand.
Petit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petit struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Petit connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jumba Smif has been cut.
Petit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
Petit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Petit avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage.
Petit blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Smif.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Smif.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petit lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
Smif working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jumba Smif.
I think Petit 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jean Luc Petit!
Jean Luc Petit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 292 Kuomanen vs Thorn 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Tico sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Smif.
Smif is looking to slow Tico down with leg kicks.
Smif misses the jab.
Tico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico is looking to chop away at Smif's legs.
Tico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Smif takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Smif swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
Tico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smif tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Tico.
A lazy left from Smif finds it's target.
Smif thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tico if he has to take too many more of those.
Tico gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Tico is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smif connects with a looping right hand.
Smif misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smif jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smif fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smif throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smif scores with a leg kick.
Smif drops his hands momentarily and Tico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Tico blocks the low kick.
Smif fakes the leg kick and cracks Tico in the body.
Smif lands the left hand.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smif shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tico tries to move into range but Smif moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smif is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Smif throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tico moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smif is looking to land body kicks.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smif smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Smif.
Tico connects with a looping right hand.
Tico with a jab.
Smif tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
Smif is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Tico 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smif throws a chopping leg kick but Tico manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smif lands a nice shot that snaps Tico's head back.
Smif lands with a straight right. Tico didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Good exchange - Smif coming out on top.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Smif lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tico's sensitive parts.
Smif tries to land a body kick
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Smif does no damage.
Smif comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tico misses the jab.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico blocks a jab.
Smif is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tico has time to react.
Tico avoids the body shot from Smif. #CL#
Smif has closed the distance and engaged Tico in a clinch.
Tico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tico has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smif.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Tico lands a shot to the body.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tico.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Tico.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tico blocks a body shot from Smif.
A body shot lands from Tico.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tico stalling against the cage.
Smif working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
A right hook to the body lands for Tico.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Tico.
Tico lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Tico.
Tico scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Tico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smifs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif 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#
Smif scoring well with a low kick there.
Tico's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Smif does it's job there.
Jumba Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif cracks Tico with an open hand slap.
Smif scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tico in his tracks.
Smif connects with a leg kick.
Smif is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Smif lands.
Tico swats away the attempt to clinch by Smif.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tico 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 Smif has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smif and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smif paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tico avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Tico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tico tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tico with the inside leg kick.
Smif slips a straight right by Tico.
Tico avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Smif.
Smif throws the kick towards the body but Tico avoids it.
Smif scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Smif gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tico lands a left hand.
Smif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tico backwards.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tico misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow. #T2#
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smif lands with a short shot to the head.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Tico avoiding damage.
Tico blocking some punches.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tico throws a head punch that misses.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tico can do to turn this around?
Tico misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
Smif misses with the head strike. #T3#
A short left from Smif.
Smif blocks a body shot from Tico.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
A short right from Smif on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Smif as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Tico gets through Smif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Tico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Tico controls his hands.
Tico is trying to break free.
Smif blocks a body shot from Tico.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tico.
Tico misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif prevents a body shot from Tico.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Tico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Smif. #T4#
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif letting Tico take a breather here.
Smif blocks the elbow strike.
Tico lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Smif.
Tico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tico lands a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Tico breaks from the clinch.
Smif wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tico slips under a jab from Smif.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smif staying out of range there.
Smif changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Smif is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tico moves forwards but Smif connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smif throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Smif lands an overhand right.
Smif checks a low kick from Tico.
Tico has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Smif throws a sloppy body shot
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Smif moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smif crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tico - the referee stops the clock and Smif gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tico. Smif manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smif avoids the body shot from Tico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tico.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smif.
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!
Smif misses with a straight right.
As Smif backs off Tico throws a huge counter combo but Smif manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Tico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smif has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
No joy there for Smif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Tico counters with a slapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tico there.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Tico tries a head kick but it misses.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks Tico off balance momentarily.
Smif misses with a low kick as Tico jumps back.
Smif stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tico.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smif, as that shot connected.
Smif throws a wild body kick that Tico sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Tico blocks the low kick.
Smif motions for Tico to come forward. Smif throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Tico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smif.#CL#
Smif moves into the clinch successfully.
Smif misses with some punches.
Tico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tico misses with the head strike.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tico tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Smif blocks a body shot from Tico.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif prevents a body shot from Tico.
Tico looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tico misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Tico breaks the clinch.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Smif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tico scores with a decent looking hook.
Smif connects with a jab.
Smif swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
A jab from Smif misses. #T4#
Good leg kick by Smif.
Smif lands with a hook. Tico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
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!
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tico has time to react.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Tico on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smif fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tico.
Tico ducks right into an uppercut from Smif.
Smif throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smif keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch but Tico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smif buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jumba Smif.
Well Smif 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 281 Okongwu vs Zhdanov
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Bouddi moves away and avoids it.
Smif misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smif misses with a body kick.
Bouddi wants to clinch.
Smif jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smif misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Smif.
Smif pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bouddi is out of range and Smif settles back down.
Bouddi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
Bouddi is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.#CL#
Bouddi moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smif throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bouddi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Still in the clinch, Smif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smif is working Bouddi over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick there by Smif.
Bouddi moves away from the strike by Smif. #CL#
Bouddi darts in and clinches Smif up against the cage.
Bouddi has Smif pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bouddi.
Bouddi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The referee calls for Bouddi to work.
Smif works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Bouddi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smif up against the cage.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bouddi prevents a body shot from Smif.
Smif stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bouddi takes a shot to the head.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Smif leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Smif tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouddi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif lands a hook that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Bouddi has Smif pressed against the cage.
Bouddi trying to control the position but instead, Smif has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bouddi into the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Bouddi is looking to control Smif's arms but Smif gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bouddi has his back to the cage.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Bouddi looking to stall.
Good body shot from Smif.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bouddi.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Smif lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bouddi is trying to maintain a safe position but Smif gets an underhook and turns Bouddi into the cage.
Smif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif gets through Bouddi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smif misses with some punches. #BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi dives in for a single leg takedown but Smif sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Smif on the inside.
Smif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bouddi controlling the action here for a moment.
Bouddi trying to stall but Smif improves his position.
Bouddi prevents a body shot from Smif.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smif lands a really nice looking cross but Bouddi seems unphased.
Bouddi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smif lands a front kick.
Bouddi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smif lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Koa Bouddi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smif throws a leg kick which misses Bouddi's front leg but catches the back leg as Bouddi tries to avoid it.
Bouddi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smif works Bouddi's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Bouddi clinches up with Smif and pushes him back against the cage.
Bouddi stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Smif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi trying to control the position but instead, Smif has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bouddi into the cage.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Bouddi is looking to control Smif's arms but Smif gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bouddi has his back to the cage.
Bouddi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smif up against the cage.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Smif.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi is stalling here.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smif misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif working aggressively here.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi tries to land a front kick but Smif steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smif circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smif was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Smif scoring well with a low kick there.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
Smif scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Bouddi pushes Smif up against the cage in a clinch.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouddi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smif avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Smif misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif lands a left hand.
Smif takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bouddi has Smif pushed against the cage.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Bouddi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bouddi.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smif as Bouddi tries to tie him up.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bouddi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi slows down the pace here.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses. #T4##BC#
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bouddi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smif.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
A jab from Smif misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smif working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi has Smif pressed against the cage.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bouddi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Smif tries to score with a low kick but Bouddi moves his leg out of the way.
Bouddi slips a jab from Smif.
A nice leg kick from Smif, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Smif misses
and Bouddi counters with a left and a right that stings Smif.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
Smif attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bouddi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smif will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bouddi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bouddi checks a leg kick nicely.
As Smif looks to move away, Bouddi throws a big counter combo but Smif just gets out of the way.
Smif connects with a jab.
Smif misses with an uppercut. Bouddi saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smif turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bouddi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smif slips under a jab.#T1#
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smif swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Bouddi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smif's guard.
Smif keeping moving, preventing Bouddi from controlling successfully. #SU#
Bouddi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smif lands a really nice looking cross but Bouddi seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Smif.
Smif scores with a leg kick.
Bouddi wants to clinch up but Smif keeps it at a distance.
Smif's corner calls for a 1-2. Smif obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jumba Smif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bouddi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smif.
Crunch! Smif slams his shin into Bouddi's torso.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Smif.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Smif swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Smif's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bouddi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jumba Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Smif is avoiding it.
Smif only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Bouddi takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bouddi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smif lands with a left to the head.
Smif dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bouddi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smif avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi stalling in the clinch.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Bouddi lands an elbow just above Smif 's eye. #T4#
Bouddi stalls.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi effectively controlling the action here.
Smif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bouddi slowing the pace effectively.
Jumba Smif seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bouddi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Koa Bouddi.
Bouddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Smif tenderised Bouddi's leg. Bouddi is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Smif tenderised Bouddi's leg. Bouddi is trying to keep his angry face on.

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

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

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

Event: RISE 191: Hubble vs Benjamin
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Smif misses.
Gretel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gretel throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gretel is out of range.
Smif throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smif looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gretel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gretel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smif throws a sloppy head kick
and Gretel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smif scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smif misses with a right hand
and Gretel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Smif finds it's target.
Smif throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gretel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gretel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
A low kick lands for Smif.
Gretel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Gretel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smif thinking.
Smif throws a leg kick but Gretel checks it. #T1#
Smif walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gretel 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.
Smif lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gretel's sensitive parts.
Gretel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smif.
Smif with a nice calf kick.
Gretel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Smif misses with a looping left.
Smif misses with a hook. Gretel ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Smif.
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smif.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif tries to land a body kick
and Gretel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gretel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif connects with a right hand. Gretel shakes it off.
Gretel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Smif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smif throws a series of punches but Gretel avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been told by Gretel's head coaches at BronkÂ´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smif looks to land a right hand but Gretel moved out of range.
Gretel looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smif slips a straight right by Gretel.
Smif looks to land a body kick but Gretel moved away.
Gretel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Gretel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gretel throwing a counter right hand but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gretel looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif scores with the left hand. Gretel knows he should have avoided that one.
Smif connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smif, as that shot connected.
Gretel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gretel. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Smif misses.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gretel throws out the jab.
Gretel misses with a looping right.
Smif flicks out a counter leg kick but Gretel steps away.
Smif connects with a leg kick.
Gretel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gretel 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.
Gretel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gretel.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smif looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gretel manages to avoid it.
Smif scores with a body shot.
Gretel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
Gretel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gretel throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Smif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif's corner calls for a 1-2. Smif obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Smif does no damage.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gretel.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gretel throwing a counter right hand but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gretel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif feints and then cracks Gretel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gretel down.
Smif throws a lazy uppercut
and Gretel counters with a nice body shot.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gretel is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smif tries to score with a low kick but Gretel moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that round.
That's time! Gretel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crunch! Smif slams his shin into Gretel's torso.
Smif misses with a body punch
and Gretel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smif lands a jab to the head.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gretel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gretel throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Gretel throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smif.
Gretel misses with a lunging right hand
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Smif. Those never looked like landing.
Jumba Smif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smif throws a series of punches but Gretel avoids them all with ease.
Gretel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Gretel.
Smif connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Smif, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif scores with a decent looking hook.
Smif throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Smif missing with a left hand there. Gretel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Gretel misses the target.
Jab by Smif.
Gretel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gretel blocks a head kick by Smif.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gretel.
Gretel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smif.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Smif misses with a looping left.
Smif throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gretel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Smif.
Gretel 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.
Gretel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smif misses with an uppercut
and Gretel counters with a right hand to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Gretel blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Gretel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Smif connects with a jab.#T2#
Gretel lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gretel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smif scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smif.
Gretel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif lands a glancing blow to the side of Gretel's head.
Smif scores with a sloppy right hand. Gretel should have avoided that one.
Smif walks into a jab.
A jab from Gretel misses.
Gretel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Gretel misses.
Gretel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smif closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smif wants to land a leg kick but Gretel is out of range.
Smif throws a right hand that misses
and Gretel counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Smif throws a head kick that misses
and Gretel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gretel if he has to take too many more of those.
Gretel punishes Smif's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Smif.
Smif lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Gretel.
Jab from Gretel.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif wants to slow Gretel down by chopping away at his legs.
Smif dips to his left and cracks Gretel with an uppercut!
Gretel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gretel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smif walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gretel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smif. Smif obviously looking to wear him down.
Smif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A leg kick checked by Smif.
Smif moves away from the strike by Gretel. #T4#
Gretel moves out of range of the body kick from Smif.
Gretel throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Smif scores with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Smif as he connects with a hook.
Gretel throws a big shot that misses.
Smif throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gretel's head.
Gretel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smif misses with a hook. Gretel ducked under it nicely.
Gretel ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Gretel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smif misses with a right hand
and Gretel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Smif does no damage.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smif is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif throws a head kick that misses
and Gretel counters with a right hand to the body.
Smif takes one to the side of the head.
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gretel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif 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#
Smif blocks a low kick nicely.
Smif will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smif throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body kick there by Smif.
Smif throws a leg kick which misses Gretel's front leg but catches the back leg as Gretel tries to avoid it.
Gretel loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Gretel moves out of range of the leg kick from Smif.
Smif staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smif lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smif connects with a solid leg kick.
Gretel looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Smif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smif misses with a low kick as Gretel jumps back.
Gretel blocks a head kick by Smif.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smif swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gretel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gretel cracks Smif with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gretel punishes Smif's body with a nice straight punch.
Gretel throws a lazy right hand but Smif sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smif throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gretel's head.
A slow jab from Gretel misses its intended target.
Smif lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gretel's sensitive parts.
Smif staying out of range there.
Gretel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gretel.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif cracks a nice hook into Gretel's ribs.
Peter Gretel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gretel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
The fighters circling - Gretel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Smif is predictable there
and Gretel counters with a stiff right hand.
Smif with a nice cross.
Smif lunges at Gretel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gretel's hand.
Smif defending well as Gretel loads up on a big left hand.
Smif tries to score with a low kick but Gretel moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by Smif.
Smif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gretel.
Smif buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smif tests Gretel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smif scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Gretel walks into a jab.
Smif works the jab nicely.
Gretel needs to keep his hands up - Smif had a free shot at his head there.
Gretel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smif moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gretel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crunch! Smif slams his shin into Gretel's torso.
Smif with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smif lands a body shot.
Smif takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gretel throws a shot to the body.
Gretel checks the leg kick.
Gretel misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif misses with a shot to the body
and Gretel counters with a nice uppercut.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gretel.#T4#
Smif works over Gretel's head and body with a nice combination.
Smif fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gretel is out of range.
Gretel is looking to counter punch.
Smif throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smif.
Smif throws a head kick that misses.
Smif buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gretel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gretel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gretel takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gretel.
Gretel defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Gretel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gretel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smif lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumba Smif comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smif 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumba Smif!
Our winner, Jumba Smif, 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: RISE 177
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Smif scores with a three punch combo!
MacAlister scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Jumba Smif has been cut.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick lands for Smif.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
A lazy body kick from MacAlister
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Smif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacAlister.
MacAlister lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister slips under a jab.
MacAlister has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
MacAlister swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Smif finds it's way through MacAlister's defenses.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to bum rush Smif with a series of wild strikes but Smif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Smif throws a head kick that misses.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
MacAlister misses with a hook.#T1#
MacAlister scores with a jab to the head.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Smif blocks a jab.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister feints a counter leg kick.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacAlister might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
MacAlister blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
MacAlister misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacAlister throws a leg kick that misses.
Smif misses with a hook
and MacAlister counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by MacAlister.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister throws out a counter right but Smif avoids it with no problem.#T2#
MacAlister throws a shot to the body.
MacAlister takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif cracks MacAlister with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
MacAlister staying out of range there.
MacAlister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
MacAlister throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smif's head.
Smif looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif misses with a leg kick
and MacAlister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacAlister blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
MacAlister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacAlister lands a high kick!
Jab by Smif.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on MacAlister's shoulder, as MacAlister tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Smif cracks MacAlister with a good jab.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
Smif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacAlister. That did some damage!
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smif takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smif has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacAlister finds it's way round the side to connect with Smif's head.
MacAlister connects with a leg kick. #T4#
MacAlister lands a right hook to the body.
Smif throws a sloppy head kick and MacAlister moves out of range easily.
Smif attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacAlister looks to land a combination but Smif avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smif tries a head kick but it misses.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smif scores with a hook to the body. MacAlister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacAlister takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smif connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister connects with a single shot there.
Smif moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacAlister misses with a looping left.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toby MacAlister will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jumba Smif's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smif lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smif.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Smif throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smif connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacAlister lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
A solid body kick from Smif.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smif.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smif can pounce on him.
MacAlister looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif walks into a straight right hand from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target. #T1#
Smif lands with a good body shot.
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
MacAlister scoring well with a low kick there.
Jumba Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
MacAlister steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smif. That one must have hurt.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif scores with the left hand. MacAlister knows he should have avoided that one.
MacAlister moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Smif 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks MacAlister off balance momentarily.
A cross from MacAlister lands.
Smif slips under a jab.
Smif moves out of range of the leg kick from MacAlister.
MacAlister shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAlister throws out the jab.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacAlister's hands.
Smif thuds his shin into the meat of MacAlister's side.
Smif throws a hook to the side of MacAlister's head but MacAlister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Smif.
MacAlister throws a series of punches but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister connects with a right hand. Smif shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacAlister. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smif.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and MacAlister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacAlister just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmif.
Smif keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smif sizes up MacAlister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
Smif misses with a wild combination.
MacAlister's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smif looks to throw the jab but MacAlister is out of range.
Smif misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smif misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacAlister scores with a jab to the body.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacAlister throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smif misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Smif thumps MacAlister with a low kick.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAlister throws a leg kick but Smif checks it.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Smif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAlister has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smif.
MacAlister throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
MacAlister tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Smif as he connects with a hook.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smif lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
MacAlister appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacAlister.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
Smif throws a hook to the side of MacAlister's head but MacAlister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jumba Smif's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
MacAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
It looked like Smif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAlister drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacAlister misses the jab.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
Smif lands a nice hook to MacAlister's body. MacAlister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smif slips under a jab from MacAlister.
Smif defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
Smif sizes up MacAlister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Smif checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacAlister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif misses with an uppercut. MacAlister saw that one coming.
Smif throws a head kick but MacAlister moves out of range.
MacAlister misses with a hook.#T1#
Smif dodges the punch combination from MacAlister.
MacAlister cracks Smif with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smif lands a head kick!
Smif slips a jab and a cross from MacAlister.
A swing and a miss from MacAlister.
Danga de danga de dang - Smif scores with a four punch combination!
Good work by Smif as he checks the leg kick.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smif throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
MacAlister doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister throws a right and a left that Smif avoids nicely.
Smif throws a looping overhand right but MacAlister ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
MacAlister throws a leg kick
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
MacAlister throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister misses with a hook to the body
and Smif counters with a nice body shot.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
MacAlister looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif slips a straight right by MacAlister.
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
Smif misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAlister throws out the jab.
MacAlister throws a leg kick but Smif sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
MacAlister tests Smif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smif keeps MacAlister at a distance using the push kick.
Smif tries to bum rush MacAlister with a series of wild strikes but MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAlister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Smif blocks the leg kick.
MacAlister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
MacAlister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smif connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
Smif misses with a double jab.
MacAlister has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smif.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
Smif on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid body kick from Smif.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister cracks Smif with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Smif throws a head kick that half lands.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Smif's head but Smif sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smif goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacAlister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smif scores with a body shot.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
MacAlister lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Smif lands with a cross.
MacAlister throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Smif slams his shin into MacAlister's torso.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
MacAlister scores with a sloppy right hand. Smif should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by MacAlister.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jumba Smif.
Well Smif 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jumba Smif!
Jumba Smif thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Smif.
Smif connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Jiang lands.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
Smif chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Jiang misses.
Jiang scores with a shot to the body.
Smif connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jiang scores with a jab to the head.
Smif throws out a powerful jab.
Smif lunges at Jiang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jiang's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang moves in looking to clinch but Smif pushes him off.
Smif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang flicks out a counter leg kick but Smif steps away.
Jiang misses with a hook to the body
and Smif counters with a nice uppercut.
Smif throws a series of punches but Jiang avoids them all with ease.
Jiang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Jiang. That snapped Smif's head back.
Jiang staying out of range there.
Jiang throws a hook but Smif blocks it.
Smif lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smif is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Jiang throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Smif.
Smif walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jiang.
Jiang tries to clinch but Smif is having none of it.
A nice leg kick from Smif, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiang.
Smif misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Jiang counters by moving into the clinch.
Smif avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jiang landing knees to the body.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
Jiang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smif lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang pushes Smif back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smif throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smif.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif blocks a body shot from Jiang.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land. #BC2#
Jiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Smif catches Jiang right on the button with a cross.
Smif misses with the combination.
Smif ducks right into an uppercut from Jiang.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Smif slips a straight right by Jiang.
Jiang tries to clinch up but Smif circles away and keeps his distance.
Smif throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it.
Smif takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smif scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Jiang misses its intended target.
Jiang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif checks a low kick from Jiang.
Smif scores with a sloppy right hand. Jiang should have avoided that one. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jiang.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Jiang throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Jiang motions for Smif to come forward. Jiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
Jiang tries to move into range but Smif moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Smif throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
Smif slips a jab and a cross from Jiang.
Jiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smif connects with the punch.#CL2#
Jiang has closed the distance and engaged Smif in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif lands with a light punch inside.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jiang prevents a body shot from Smif.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
Jiang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smif has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Smif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiang.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Smif avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jiang misses with the head strike.
Smif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jiang tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Jiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiang blocking some punches.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Jiang controls the action.
Jiang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smif seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jiang can turn it around.
Smif scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Smif with a hook.
Jiang misses with an uppercut.
Smif takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jiang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smif misses with an uppercut.
Smif lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jiang backs up against the cage.
Jiang scores with a shot to the body.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jiang 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.
Jiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Jiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiang moves out of range of the leg kick from Smif.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and Jiang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang staying out of range there.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jumba Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Jiang stuns Smif with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Jiang does no damage.
Jiang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jiang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smif takes a swing at Jiang's ribcage but misses.
Jiang dodges the punch combination from Smif.
Jiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiang.
Jiang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Jiang misses.
Jiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif defending well as Jiang loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Jiang forces Smif back against the cage and clinches.
Jiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jiang. #T2#
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Jiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
A head punch on the inside from Jiang fails to land.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif lands a left hand.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
Smif avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Jiang blocks an uppercut.
Smif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jiang.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Jiang lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Jiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Smif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jumba Smif has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Smif.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Smif avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Jiang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang tries to work over Smif's front leg with a kick but Smif checks it.
Jiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Smif wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Jiang.
A nice leg kick from Jiang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif slips a straight right by Jiang.
A left lands for Smif.
Jiang throws a chopping leg kick but Smif manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A combination from Smif does no damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jiang slips a jab from Smif.
Smif misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Jiang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smif tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Smif.
A countering left hand to the body from Jiang misses.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
Smif misses with a body shot
and Jiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smif misses with a straight left.
Jiang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Jiang misses.
Smif tried to counter with a leg kick but Jiang avoided it.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
Jiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif looks for the body kick but Jiang saw that one coming.
Smif looks to land a combination. Jiang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jiang moves out of range as Smif strikes.
A head kick misses from Jiang.
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 Jumba Smif will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jiang defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jiang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smif works over Jiang's head and body with a nice combination.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif throws out a loose jab but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
Smif looks to land a left hand but Jiang moved out of range nicely.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Smif scores with a body shot.
Smif throws out a leg kick but Jiang moves out of range and Smif only half commits.
Jiang throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smif swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smif attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Jiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jiang misses with a looping right.
Smif blocks a head kick by Jiang.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Smif checks it. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Jiang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smif swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Smif checks it.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Jiang slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Smif checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Jiang throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Smif staying out of range there.
Smif throws a low kick but Jiang avoids it.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jiang thuds his shin into the meat of Smif's side.
Sloppy strikes from Jiang. Those never looked like landing.
Smif defending well as Jiang loads up on a big left hand.
Jiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smif.
Jiang wants to land a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiang is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jiang.
Smif slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiang misses with an uppercut.
Jiang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smif to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Smif.
Jiang is looking to clinch.
Jiang walks into a left hand.
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smif misses with a wild combination.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Smif sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smif looks to land a right hand but Jiang moved out of range.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiang.
A left lands for Jiang.
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif moves out of range as Jiang strikes.
Jiang digs a good hook to Smif's body.
Da Jiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smif clobbers Jiang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smif lands a front kick.
Smif misses with a low kick.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Jiang walks into a jab.
Smif misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Jiang throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Jiang lands the left hand.
Jiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif feints a jab promting Jiang to slip. Smif then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jiang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smif chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jiang can pounce on him. #T4#
Jiang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy left from Jiang finds it's target.
Jiang works the jab nicely.
A big left from Jiang misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smif. Jiang shrugs it off though.
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif lands a slapping body shot.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
Jiang misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smif.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smif makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smif scores with a leg kick.
Smif connects with a looping right hand.
Smif catches Jiang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smif misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jumba Smif.
Well Smif 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 159
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Smif.
Smif connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smif turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smif waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boles.
Smif throws a leg kick which misses Boles's front leg but catches the back leg as Boles tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Smif. That snapped Boles's head back.
Smif scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Smif catches Boles right on the button with a cross.
Boles slips a jab from Smif.
It looked like Boles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smif misses with a body kick.
Smif smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smif waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boles.
An attempted straight right counter from Boles misses the target.
Boles avoids the head kick by Smif.
Boles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boles's head.#T1#
Smif looks to land a left hand but Boles moved out of range nicely.
Smif looks to land a left hand but Boles moved out of range nicely.
Boles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Boles slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Boles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boles slips a jab from Smif.
Smif scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boles blocks a leg kick.
Boles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif throws a leg kick
letting Boles counter with a right hand.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Boles is out of range.
Boles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boles avoids the body shot from Smif.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Boles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Boles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Boles counters with a straight right hand.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Boles moves away and avoids it.
Boles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boles 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.
Smif misses with a lunging right hand
and Boles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smif darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boles blocks a jab.
Smif connects with a body shot.
Smif misses with a hook to the body
and Boles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smif will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Smif buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Boles's head coaches at Punch Fit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smif misses with a hook
letting Boles counter with a right hand.
Boles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smif scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boles in his tracks.
Smif misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Boles misses the target.
Smif throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boles ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Boles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boles moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Smif throws a series of punches but Boles moves out of range.
Boles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smif cracks a nice hook into Boles's ribs.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks Boles off balance momentarily.
Boles dodges the punch combination from Smif.
A counter left hand to the body from Boles misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif throws a low kick, looking for Boles's leg but Boles calmly moves out of range.
Boles is looking to counter punch.
Smif throws a right hand that misses
and Boles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smif throws a right hand that Boles ducks under and follows up with a left that Boles also avoids with ease.
Smif misses with a body punch
and Boles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smif fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif 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#
Smif fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smif.
Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smif throws a lazy uppercut
and Boles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smif lands a nice looking body shot.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and Boles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boles 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.
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
Boles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boles tries to move into range but Smif moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Smif.#T1#
Smif throws a lazy uppercut
and Boles counters with a nice uppercut.
Smif throws a leg kick
and Boles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Boles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif looks to land a left hand but Boles moved out of range nicely.
Smif lunges at Boles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boles's hand.
Boles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jumba Smif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smif bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boles might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Boles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the body from Smif misses
and Boles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smif scores with a jab to the head.
Smif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boles.
Boles throwing a counter right hand but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif scores with a hook to the body. Boles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smif lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boles will feel that in the morning.
Boles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smif misses with a wild combination.
Smif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boles.
A low kick from Smif is predictable there
and Boles counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Smif.#T3#
Smif throws a leg kick
and Boles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smif 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.
Smif scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boles.
Boles throwing a counter right hand but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif misses with a straight right.
Smif tests Boles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smif scores with a head kick.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Smif throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Boles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Smif throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Boles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smif misses with a kick to the body.
Boles blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Boles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smif misses with a hook
enabling Boles to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smif.
A punch lands to the side of Boles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smif. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smif connects with a body shot.
Smif jabs at Boles's body.
Smif misses with a lunging right hand
and Boles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Boles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif throws a right and a left that Boles avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif 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#
A shot to the liver by Smif. Beautiful body shot.
Smif scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smif misses with an uppercut. Boles saw that one coming.
Smif throws a right hand that misses
and Boles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Boles does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Boles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boles avoids the head kick by Smif.
An attempted straight right counter from Boles misses the target.
Boles is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smif looks to land a right hand but Boles moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif throws a head kick that misses.
Smif throws a head kick that misses.
Boles throwing a counter right hand but Smif manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smif darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Boles ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Boles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smif misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Boles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif lands a jab.
Boles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boles staying out of range there.
A big left from Smif misses.
A little feinted left hand from Boles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smif connects with a right hand. Boles shakes it off.
Smif misses the jab.
Boles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charles E Boles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Smif throws a combination. Boles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Smif misses with a hook
and Boles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif throws a right hand that misses
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smif tries to score with a low kick but Boles moves his leg out of the way.
Smif's corner calls for a 1-2. Smif obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
An attempted straight right counter from Boles misses the target.
A slow jab from Smif misses its intended target.
Boles takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Smif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boles manages to avoid it.
Boles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
Smif falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Boles to counter with a crisp jab.
Boles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smif waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boles.
Donk. Smif catches Boles right on the button with a cross.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Smif.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and Boles counters with a stiff right hand.
Smif misses with the body kick
and Boles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smif fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boles checks it well.
Boles is looking to counter punch.
Boles checks a low kick from Smif.
That kick from Smif tenderised Boles's leg. Boles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif connects with a jab.
Smif throws a lazy body kick
and Boles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Boles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Smif is rocked!
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and Boles scores with a counter punch that sends Smif to the canvas! Boles smells blood - he's punishing Smif with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Smif has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles E Boles!
A very excited looking Charles E Boles 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: RISE 139
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Kristiansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif throws out a counter right but Kristiansen avoids it with no problem.
Kristiansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif throws a counter combo.
Kristiansen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
Kristiansen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smif checks it well.
JÃ¸rgen Kristiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristiansen throws a jab when Smif was well out of range.
Kristiansen missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kristiansen backing away here, and Smif unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kristiansen throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kristiansen tries to score with a low kick but Smif moves his leg out of the way.
Kristiansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smif with a nice cross.
Kristiansen misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
Kristiansen ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
A telegraphed right hand from Kristiansen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kristiansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smif takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kristiansen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kristiansen pushes Smif up against the cage in a clinch.
Smif gets through Kristiansen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Kristiansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristiansen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kristiansen misses with the head strike.
Smif lands a shoulder strike.
Smif is leaning against Kristiansen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kristiansen.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Kristiansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kristiansen on the inside.
Smif misses with some punches.
Kristiansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristiansen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristiansen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristiansen.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristiansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kristiansen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kristiansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristiansen.
A short uppercut from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kristiansen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kristiansen.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kristiansen takes a shot to the head.
Smif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smif.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Kristiansen lands a left hand.
Smif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kristiansens head.
Kristiansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kristiansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kristiansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kristiansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Kristiansen throws a head punch that misses.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Kristiansen.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kristiansen scores with a shoulder strike.
Kristiansen working aggressively here.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristiansen blocks an uppercut.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristiansen scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kristiansens head.
Kristiansen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kristiansen tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kristiansen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kristiansen blocking some punches.
Kristiansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kristiansen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kristiansen lands a left hand.
Kristiansen blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Kristiansen working aggressively here.
Smif lands with a right to the head.
Kristiansen blocks a body shot from Smif.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristiansen.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kristiansen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kristiansen blocks an uppercut.
Kristiansen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kristiansen has a couple of punches blocked by Smif.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kristiansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Smif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kristiansen backwards.
Kristiansen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Smif.
Kristiansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristiansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kristiansen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kristiansen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Kristiansen lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JÃ¸rgen Kristiansen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kristiansen thows a leg kick but Smif checks it
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Kristiansen misses the jab.
Kristiansen digs a good hook to Smif's body.
Kristiansen misses with a leg kick.
Kristiansen misses with a wild body shot.
Smif catches Kristiansen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kristiansen misses with a body punch
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Smif slips under a jab.
Kristiansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Kristiansen.
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kristiansen lands a body shot.
Kristiansen throws a body punch but Smif moves 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!
Smif on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kristiansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kristiansen misses with a leg kick
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smif circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Smif will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif swings for the body but Kristiansen moves out of range.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on Kristiansen's shoulder, as Kristiansen tries to avoid the shot.
Kristiansen misses with a low kick.
Kristiansen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kristiansen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kristiansen connects with the punch.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kristiansen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kristiansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Kristiansen throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif connects with a nice looking jab.
Kristiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Kristiansen 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.
Smif avoids the head kick by Kristiansen. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Smif. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Kristiansen moves away and avoids it.
Smif blocks a jab.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kristiansen lands a head shot.
Kristiansen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smif. That did some damage!
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Kristiansen misses with a looping left.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kristiansen wants to land a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kristiansen cracks Smif with an open hand slap.
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif slips under a jab from Kristiansen.
A big right from Smif misses.
Smif misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kristiansen tries to move into range but Smif moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smif scoring well with a low kick there.
Smif keeps the fight on the outside.
Smif chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kristiansen can pounce on him. #T3#
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kristiansen moves away.
Smif throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smif cracks Kristiansen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kristiansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif slips a straight right by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kristiansen manages to avoid it.
Kristiansen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kristiansen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif scores with a decent looking hook.
Kristiansen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kristiansen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
Donk. Smif catches Kristiansen right on the button with a cross.
Kristiansen misses with a hook.
Smif's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kristiansen under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristiansen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kristiansen throws out the jab.
Kristiansen checks a leg kick.
Kristiansen throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Kristiansen thuds a left hand into Smif's body.
Smif scores with a hook.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kristiansen.
Smif scores with a shot to the body.
Kristiansen throws a jab when Smif was well out of range.
Kristiansen blocks a jab.
Kristiansen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kristiansen throws a leg kick but Smif sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kristiansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Smif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Kristiansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
JÃ¸rgen Kristiansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kristiansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Kristiansen moves away from the strike by Smif.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Kristiansen is out of range.
Smif avoids the body shot from Kristiansen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristiansen tries to land a leg kick but Smif saw it coming and moves away.
Smif throws out a counter right but Kristiansen avoids it with no problem.
Kristiansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kristiansen throws a front kick aimed at Smif's knee but Smif avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jumba Smif will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Kristiansen.
Smif misses with a hook. Kristiansen ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Smif misses.
Smif moves out of range as Kristiansen strikes.
Kristiansen throws a low kick but Smif moves out of range easily.
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on Kristiansen's shoulder, as Kristiansen tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Kristiansen misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kristiansen. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kristiansen throws a chopping leg kick but Smif manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick from Smif, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kristiansen moves away.
Smif avoids the body shot from Kristiansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristiansen misses with a double jab
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Smif.
Smif throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kristiansen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kristiansen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smif swings for the body but Kristiansen moves out of range. #T1#
Kristiansen throws a leg kick
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kristiansen takes one on the button.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kristiansen moves away.
A left and a right from Smif both land. Nice combination.
Smif swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smif finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kristiansen cracks Smif with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kristiansen moves away from the strike by Smif.
As Smif tries to get set, Kristiansen tries to push him back and clinch up but Smif manages to avoid the attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Smif as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick from Smif.
Kristiansen throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
Kristiansen takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Kristiansen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kristiansen manages to avoid it.
Smif swings for the body but Kristiansen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kristiansen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Kristiansen looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Kristiansen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smif. Smif circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kristiansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif. #T2#
Kristiansen connects with a body shot.
Smif throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kristiansen on the side of the head.
Kristiansen scores with a leg kick.
Kristiansen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kristiansen throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smif.
Kristiansen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
Smif throws a push kick but Kristiansen slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Kristiansen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Smif checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Kristiansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kristiansen.
Kristiansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif lands with a hook. Kristiansen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kristiansen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kristiansen looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Donk. Kristiansen catches Smif right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by Kristiansen - just one landing.
Kristiansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smif manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Kristiansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kristiansen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kristiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Kristiansen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
Smif misses with a straight right.
Kristiansen is looking for a counter combo.
Smif throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kristiansen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kristiansen dodges the punch combination from Smif.
Smif scores with a jab.
Smif doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Kristiansen takes the fight into the clinch.
Kristiansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif cracks Kristiansen with a nice body shot.
Kristiansen gets through Smif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Kristiansen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Kristiansen.
Smif takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kristiansen misses with a punch to the body.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Kristiansen lands with a right to the head.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kristiansen lands with a light punch inside.
Kristiansen working aggressively here.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif blocking some punches.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kristiansen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
A short body shot lands from Kristiansen as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristiansen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristiansen scores with a shoulder strike.
Kristiansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kristiansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smifs head.
Smif blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to JÃ¸rgen Kristiansen.
I think Kristiansen 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RISE 124
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Smif wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacAlister 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.
MacAlister has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smif feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacAlisters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacAlister throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Smif throws a big counter combination but MacAlister scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab lands there for MacAlister.
A telegraphed right hand from MacAlister misses the target.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister takes one to the side of the head.
Smif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smif avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacAlister blocks a jab.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from MacAlister misses.
Smif throws out a loose jab but MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Smif misses its intended target.
MacAlister tests Smif's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Smif misses with a hook
and MacAlister counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacAlister catches Smif with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smif lands a head shot.
MacAlister slips a jab and a cross from Smif.
Smif lands a body shot.
Smif scores with a leg kick.
Smif with a nice cross.
MacAlister throws a body kick that misses.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
enabling MacAlister to counter with a crisp jab.
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on MacAlister's shoulder, as MacAlister tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
MacAlister misses with a hook
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Smif misses.
Smif misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and MacAlister releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Smif is looking to chop away at MacAlister's legs.
MacAlister moves out of range of the body kick.
Smif takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacAlister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
MacAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAlister throws out the jab.
Smif takes one to the chin there.
Smif throws a hook but MacAlister avoids it easily.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Smif throws a jab when MacAlister was well out of range.
Smif throws a lazy head kick
and MacAlister counters with a stiff right hand.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacAlister.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
Smif throws a one two combo.
MacAlister thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacAlister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
Smif throws the left hand but MacAlister avoids the punch easily.
MacAlister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smif throws out the jab.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Smif scores with a hook to the body. MacAlister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif throws the kick towards the body but MacAlister avoids it.
Smif throws a solid leg kick but MacAlister takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smif.
MacAlister 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.
MacAlister swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister misses with a looping right.
Smif fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smif misses with a combination
and MacAlister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister moves away from the strike by Smif.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacAlister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacAlister lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif lands a nice looking body shot.
Smif defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif misses with a straight left.
MacAlister wants to counter the offense by Smif and move into the clinch position.
MacAlister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smif to score with a decent uppercut.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAlister appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
MacAlister closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacAlister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacAlister softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smif scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Jumba Smif will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smif slips a straight right by MacAlister.
Smif throws a leg kick but MacAlister sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacAlister let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smif with a nice calf kick.
Smif swinging wildly here.
MacAlister throws out a counter right but Smif avoids it with no problem.
Smif cracks MacAlister with an open hand slap.
MacAlister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Smif lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif slips under a jab from MacAlister.
A lazy left from Smif finds it's target.
Smif works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacAlister misses with a body punch
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Smif.
MacAlister tries a low kick but Smif avoids it.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister moves out of range of the body kick from Smif.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacAlister can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Smif lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacAlister doesn't seem phased though.
MacAlister connects with a crisp jab.
Smif misses with a low kick.
Smif looks to land a right hand but MacAlister moved out of range.
MacAlister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smif doesn't seem bothered though.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif sizes up MacAlister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacAlister swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jumba Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on MacAlister's shoulder, as MacAlister tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smif misses with a low kick. #T2#
MacAlister tries to move into range but Smif moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Smif.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAlister lands with an overhand left.
MacAlister misses with a shot to the body
and Smif counters with a good low kick that MacAlister was not able to check.
A punch combination from Smif misses.
MacAlister slips under a jab from Smif.
Smif fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Smif misses.
A telegraphed right hand from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Smif.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but MacAlister slips the punch.
MacAlister takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacAlister.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif moves away from the strike by MacAlister.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
MacAlister swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacAlister's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smif connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacAlister scrambles back to his feet.
MacAlister throws an off balance right hand
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Smif lands with a nice body punch.
Smif takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacAlister blocks a jab.
MacAlister scores with the left hand. Smif knows he should have avoided that one.
MacAlister moves out of range of the leg kick from Smif.
It seemed like MacAlister was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAlister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smif.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
MacAlister thuds a left hand into Smif's body.
Smif scores with a nice strike.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good shot there by Smif.
Good exchange - Smif coming out on top.
MacAlister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smif misses with an uppercut.
MacAlister blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from MacAlister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Smif.
MacAlister throws a right and a left that Smif avoids nicely.
Smif misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacAlister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smif.
Smif checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smif takes a swing at MacAlister's ribcage but misses.
Smif throws a right and a left that MacAlister avoids nicely.
MacAlister throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Smif thuds his shin into the meat of MacAlister's side.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
MacAlister checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Smif - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
And Smif counters with a quick kick to the body but MacAlister blocks it.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister throws a sloppy body shot
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacAlister takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smif misses with a low kick. #T1#
MacAlister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smif can pounce on him.
Smif scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. MacAlister catches Smif right on the button with a cross.
MacAlister on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smif. Smif obviously looking to wear him down.
Smif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacAlister. That did some damage!
A big left from MacAlister misses.
Smif lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smif fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smif lands with a hook. MacAlister tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacAlister slips a jab from Smif.
A little jabbing left from MacAlister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Smif.
MacAlister swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacAlister misses with a body shot.
It looked like Smif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAlister avoids a kick to the body.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Toby MacAlister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. MacAlister moves away and avoids it.
Smif throws a looping overhand right but MacAlister ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like MacAlister was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacAlister cracks Smif with a good jab.
A punch combination from Smif misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacAlister! But no joy.
MacAlister scores with the left hand. Smif knows he should have avoided that one.
MacAlister jabs Smif to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smif cracks MacAlister with a good jab.
MacAlister scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacAlister ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister scores with a jab.
Smif's corner calls for a 1-2. Smif obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
MacAlister clinches. #T3##BC2#
MacAlister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacAlister misses with a hook.
MacAlister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Smif lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacAlister doesn't seem phased though.
Smif misses with an uppercut. MacAlister saw that one coming.
MacAlister throws a lazy right hand but Smif sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacAlister has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacAlister there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif lands a jab to the nose.
Smif connects with a right hand. MacAlister shakes it off.
Smif throws a hook but MacAlister avoids it easily.
MacAlister takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
Smif bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacAlister's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAlister buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Smif feints and then cracks MacAlister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacAlister down.
MacAlister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smif fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smif ducks right into an uppercut from MacAlister.
Smif throws a good cross that connects.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Smif is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smif connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacAlister's hands.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
MacAlister misses with a shot to the body
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacAlister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacAlister. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smif fails to land with a series of punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 113
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Hendrix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hendrix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smif slips a jab from Hendrix.
Smif tries to clinch up but Hendrix circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Hendrix.
A combination from Hendrix does no damage.
Hendrix throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Smif throws a jab when Hendrix was well out of range.
Hendrix's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hendrix duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Jumba Smif has been cut.#CL#
Smif pushes Hendrix up against the cage in a clinch.
Smif pushes Hendrix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hendrix prevents a body shot from Smif.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Hendrix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Smif closes the distance and clinches.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendrix has a couple of punches blocked by Smif. #BC2#
Hendrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Hendrix as he connects with a hook.
Hendrix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smif.
Hendrix's corner calls for a 1-2. Hendrix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smif chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hendrix throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Smif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendrix.
Hendrix misses with a hook.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smif throws a looping overhand right but Hendrix ducks down to avoid it.
Smif connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smif scores with a shot to the body.
Hendrix misses with a two punch combination.
Hendrix throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Hendrix misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendrix. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif moves away from the strike by Hendrix.
Smif defending well as Hendrix loads up on a big left hand.
Hendrix throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hendrix on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendrix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2##CL#
Smif clinches up with Hendrix and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hendrix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hendrix misses with a wild body shot.
Hendrix throws a series of punches but Smif moves out of range.
Smif scores with a nice right hand.
Hendrix throws a hook but Smif blocks it.#CL#
Smif moves into range and clinches up with Hendrix.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Hendrix.
Hendrix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Smif blocking some punches.
Hendrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendrix blocks an uppercut.
Hendrix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hendrix.
A body shot lands from Smif.
Hendrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Hendrix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Hendrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hendrix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hendrix backwards.
Smif scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hendrix.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Hendrix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Smif. That snapped Hendrix's head back.
Hendrix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smif to score with a decent uppercut.
Smif is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Hendrix misses its intended target.
Hendrix looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Hendrix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Hendrix misses its intended target.
Hendrix misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A slow jab from Hendrix misses its intended target. #CL#
Smif moves into the clinch.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendrix uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hendrix manages to break the clinch.
Smif lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hendrix lands with a right hand.
Hendrix steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smif. That one must have hurt.
Smif is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hendrix loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smif.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smif takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hendrix sizes up Smif with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif scores with a nice strike.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hendrix.
Hendrix misses with a hook.
Smif lands a body shot.
Smif scores with a nice body kick.
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 Jumba Smif will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jumba Smif's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smif lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hendrix.
Brandon Hendrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendrix.
Hendrix looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendrix.
Smif thuds a left hand into Hendrix's body.#CL#
Smif clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Hendrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendrix throws a nice looking combination but Smif bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smif is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smif is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hendrix 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix misses with a straight right.
Hendrix throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
Hendrix throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif lands with an overhand left.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Hendrix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smif counters with a low kick, right behind Hendrix 's knee. #T1#
A big right from Hendrix misses. #CL#
Smif has managed to clinch.
Smif misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hendrix.
A short left from Smif.
Hendrix tries to break free but Smif pushes him back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hendrix 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.
Smif scores with a shot to the side of Hendrix's head.
Hendrix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hendrix scores with a shot to the side of Smif's head.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jumba Smif has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendrix blocking some punches.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Hendrix.
Hendrix misses with some punches.
Smif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been informed that Hendrix has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix takes a shot to the head.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif tries to work over Hendrix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendrix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hendrix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards. #BC2#
Hendrix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smif cracks Hendrix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hendrix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Hendrix does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Smif clinches.
Smif presses Hendrix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendrix's elbow.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hendrix.
A frustrated look appears on Hendrix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif. #T3#
Good body shot from Smif.
Smif scores with a shot to the side of Hendrix's head.
Hendrix is looking to break free of the clinch but Smif has double underhooks.
Smif works on Hendrix's body with a couple of short punches.
Hendrix working hard to break the clinch.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smif misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smif lands a hook that snaps the head of Hendrix backwards.
Still in the clinch, Smif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smif lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hendrix is looking to break free of the clinch but Smif has double underhooks.
Hendrix blocking some punches.
Smif is working Hendrix over against the cage.
Hendrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hendrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Hendrix avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage.
Hendrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Smif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hendrix misses with the head strike.
Hendrix misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendrix throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Smif.
Hendrix misses with some punches.
Hendrix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hendrix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hendrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendrix can do to turn this around?
Smif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hendrix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hendrix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hendrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif prevents Hendrix from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Hendrix.
Hendrix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smif pushes Hendrix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hendrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hendrix throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jumba Smif's cut.
That's time! Smif's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Smif is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smif lands a nice shot that snaps Hendrix's head back. #CL#
Smif fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hendrix, pushing him back against the cage.
Smif tries a body shot but Hendrix blocks it.
Hendrix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hendrix.
Smif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hendrix blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smif.
Hendrix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hendrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smif.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendrix misses with some punches.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hendrix gets through Smif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hendrix blocking some punches.
Hendrix has a couple of punches blocked by Smif. #T1#
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hendrix scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
Hendrix misses with the head strike.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Hendrix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hendrix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smif lands a shoulder strike.
Hendrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hendrix.
Smif working aggressively here. #BC2#
Hendrix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hendrix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendrix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smif paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brandon Hendrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smif scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hendrix in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Jab from Smif.
Smif lands a really nice looking cross but Hendrix seems unphased.
Jab, jab by Hendrix - just one landing.
Smif moves away from the strike by Hendrix. #CL#
Smif closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hendrix is trying to force a seperation but Smif has the dominant position.
A short left from Smif.
Hendrix is trying to break the clinch but Smif is controlling him.
Hendrix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hendrix is trying to break the clinch but Smif has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Smif blocking some punches.
Hendrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hendrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hendrix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hendrix misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif prevents Hendrix from breaking the clinch.
Smif has Hendrix pressed against the cage, preventing Hendrix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Hendrix.
Hendrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendrix tries to break the clinch but Smif is controlling the position.
Hendrix misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hendrix throws a head punch that misses.
Hendrix has a couple of punches blocked by Smif.
Smif keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hendrix's efforts to push away.
Hendrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif scores with a shoulder strike.
Smif tries to work over Hendrix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendrix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smifs head.
Hendrix working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumba Smif showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smif 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 106: James v Akagawa
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Smif 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.
Smif with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Jair Brown has been cut.
Brown slips under a jab.
Smif with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Smif throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Smif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smif scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown blocks a jab.
Smif throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown 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.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Grooming Champions that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
Smif is looking to chop away at Brown's legs. #T1#
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
Smif tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Smif throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Smif misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smif throws a head kick that misses.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Smif scores with a jab to the head.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Brown clobbers Smif with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smif misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smif swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Smif checks the leg kick.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Smif manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Smif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smif takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smif misses with a straight right.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smif scores with a kick to the body.
Smif slips under a jab.
Smif lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smif throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown moves out of range as Smif strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Smif misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Smif avoided it.#T3#
Brown missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif moves away from the strike by Brown.
Good shot there by Brown.
Brown slips a straight right by Smif.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif misses with a looping right.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Smif throws a head kick that misses.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Smif was just out of range.
Brown lands a jab.
Brown throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown lands the left hand.
Jab from Brown.
Brown defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Smif moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smif takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smif missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown works Smif's body with a nice hook.
Smif lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Brown misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jair Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jair Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brown 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 slapping leg kick lands for Smif.
Jair Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Smif 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.#CL2#
Smif closes the distance and clinches.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Smif prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown 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.
Smif scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Smif lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smif.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Smif cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif working aggressively here.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smif tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif blocking some punches.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Smif's head.
Jair Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown blocking some punches.
Smif lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown. #T2#
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
Smif takes a shot to the head.
Smif misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown blocking some punches.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif working aggressively here. #T3#
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
Brown is leaning against Smif and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Smif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smif is breathing heavily.#T4#
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Smif avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown cracks Smif with a nice body shot.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Brown tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Brown pushes Smif back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jair Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jair Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smif doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown punishes Smif's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Smif.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smif can do to turn this around?
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smif on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smif throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown with the inside leg kick.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Smif saw it coming and moves away.
Good shot there by Brown.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Smif keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Smif needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown moves away from the strike by Smif.
Brown clobbers Smif with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target. #T1#
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smif is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smif misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smif 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 Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown avoids the head kick by Smif.
Brown moves away from the strike by Smif.
Smif sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smif walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smif misses with an uppercut.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Smif avoided it.
Brown throws a leg kick but Smif sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smif appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Smif.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Smif throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Jumba Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smif misses with a body shot.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Smif gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown throws a hook but Smif blocks it.
Smif misses with a shot to the body
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Smif misses its intended target.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smif. That did some damage!
Brown lands the left hand.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Smif throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Smif cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Smif's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smif throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Smif takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Smif waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown avoids the body shot from Smif.
Brown scores with a hook.
Smif swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown thumps Smif with a low kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif misses with a low kick.
Smif misses with a looping left.
Smif gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smif takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Brown thumps Smif with a low kick.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
Jab by Smif.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jair Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jair Brown!
Our winner, Jair Brown, 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: RISE 91: Hohol v Esposito
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Kangas lands with a straight right. Smif didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smif.
Kangas moves out of range as Smif strikes.
Smif swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
A cross from Smif lands.
Smif misses with a hook.
Kangas looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas scores with a jab. Smif acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kangas scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Smif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kangas misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kangas.
A low kick from Kangas is predictable there
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smif throws out the jab.
A jab from Kangas finds it's way through Smif's defenses.
Smif takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kangas misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Kangas swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Kangas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smif can pounce on him.
Kangas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kangas misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Kangas misses with a hook to the body
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas throws the kick towards the body but Smif avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.
Smif lands a nice hook to Kangas's body. Kangas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smif takes one on the button.
Kangas misses with a combination
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Smif takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Smif scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kangas in his tracks.
Kangas scores with a jab to the head.
Smif throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Smif throws a hook but Kangas blocks it.
A low kick lands for Smif.
Kangas misses the shot to the body.
Smif moves out of range as Kangas throws a body kick. #T4#
Smif slips under a jab.
A left lands for Kangas.
A swing and a miss from Smif.
Kangas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Smif finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Kangas misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kangas swats away the attempt to clinch by Smif.
Kangas looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smif throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Smif is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kangas throws a head kick but Smif moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smif stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.
Kangas moves away from the strike by Smif.
Good standup being displayed there by Kangas as he connects with a hook.
Smif throws a leg kick but Kangas checks it.
A little jabbing left from Kangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smif throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kangas! But no joy.
Smif tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kangas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kangas throws out a counter right but Smif avoids it with no problem.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks Kangas off balance momentarily.
Smif drops his hands momentarily and Kangas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif cracks Kangas with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Smif clinches up with Kangas and pushes him back against the cage.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Kangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smif lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Smif.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif blocks a body shot from Kangas.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Smif misses with some punches.
Kangas misses with a body punch. #T2#
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif pushes Kangas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
Smif misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Kangas avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage.
Smif blocks a body shot from Kangas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kangas.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Kangas.
A short right from Smif.
A right handed body shot lands from Kangas.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas. #T3#
Smif blocks a body shot from Kangas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kangas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smif.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smif.
Smif blocks a body shot from Kangas.
Kangas gets through Smif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
A short right from Smif.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kangas.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kangas tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Smif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Jumba Smif has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif working aggressively here. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kangas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kangas.
Smif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smif.
Kangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Smif.
Smif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
Smif scores with a hook to the body.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that second round.
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#
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks Kangas off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas tries to land a leg kick but Smif saw it coming and moves away.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Kangas gets tackled into the cage by Smif. Smif maintains the clinch.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Kangas.
Smif lands a body punch. #T1#
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
Smif lands a shoulder strike.
Smif tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Smif scores with a shot to the side of Kangas's head.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif scores with a shoulder strike.
Kangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Smif on the inside.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kangas.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Smif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Smif on the inside. #T2#
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas blocking some punches.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kangas lands with a short shot to the head.
Kangas prevents a body shot from Smif.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif lands a body shot.
Kangas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smif or not.
Kangas blocks a body shot from Smif.
Smif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Kangas controls his hands.
Kangas working aggressively here.
Kangas lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smif scores with a shot to the side of Kangas's head.
Kangas blocking some punches.
Kangas blocking some punches.
Kangas takes a shot to the head.
Kangas lands with a short shot to the head.
Smif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas is looking to break free of the clinch but Smif has double underhooks.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kangas misses with some punches.
Smif takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif blocking some punches.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Smif.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smif.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumba Smif showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smif 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: RISE Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Smif.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smif throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Smif.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Smif misses with a hook.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smif throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Smif shakes it off.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Smif 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Smif takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Smif lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1##CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Smif.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Smif lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
Smif blocking some punches.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Smif breaks the clinch.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
A cross from Smif lands.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Sitsongrit 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.
Smif keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smif's corner calls for a 1-2. Smif obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Smif's legs.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smif misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Smif's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Smif blocks the low kick.
Smif bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick from Smif.#T3#
Smif bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smif misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smif throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smif.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Smif waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Smif connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Smif.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
A big left from Smif misses.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smif misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A big right from Smif misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Smif keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smif. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Smif's legs.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smif is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif slips under a jab.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Smif throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Smif.
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 Jumba Smif 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#
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Smif's midsection.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Smif misses.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy body kick
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smif. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smif throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Smif's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Smif.
Smif keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot. #T1#
Smif checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Smif.
Jumba Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lunges at Smif with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smif's hand.
Good shot there by Smif.
Smif swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
Smif backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smif misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Smif.
A big left from Smif misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smif.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Smif slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Smif throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks.
Smif throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit motions for Smif to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Smif with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smif connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.#T3#
Smif catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Smif throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
A jab from Smif does it's job there.
Smif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smif throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Smif moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smif. #T4#
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Smif's leg but Smif calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Smif off balance momentarily.
Smif scores with a head kick. Sitsongrit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Smif misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Smif throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Smif misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Smif ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Smif with a jab.
Smif misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Smif knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Smif throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Smif with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smif.
Smif swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit motions for Smif to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit thumps Smif with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Smif misses with an uppercut
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Smif cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Smif lands a jab.
Smif slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Smif tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Smif misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Smif keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smif looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smif scores with a nice strike.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smif doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Smif's head but Smif sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Smif catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Smif pushes him away.
Smif keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smif attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Smif. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smif with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Smif slips under a jab.
Smif attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Smif takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with the body kick
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smif walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Smif takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Smif catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Smif lands with a nice body kick.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Smif checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Smif throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Smif checks the leg kick.#T4#
Smif lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Smif.
Smif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
A big right from Smif misses.
A big right from Smif misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smif in his tracks.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smif. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Smif throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Smif throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Smif's head but Smif sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
letting Smif counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jumba Smif.
Well Smif 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE X27
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Kristiansen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kristiansen tried to score with a low kick but Smif checks it.
Jab from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen throws a wild body kick that Smif sees coming a mile off.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smif fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kristiansen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smif takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smif lands an overhand right.
Kristiansen misses with a looping left.
Smif 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.
Kristiansen with a nice cross.
Kristiansen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smif.
Kristiansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kristiansen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smif misses with a wild combination.
Smif looks to land a left hand but Kristiansen moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Smif scores with a jab. Kristiansen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smif throws the left hand but Kristiansen avoids the punch easily.
Kristiansen lands with a nice body punch.
Smif defending well as Kristiansen loads up on a big left hand.
Kristiansen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smif scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kristiansen in his tracks.
Kristiansen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kristiansen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kristiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Smif tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Kristiansen misses.
Kristiansen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smif blocks a jab.
Kristiansen is looking to slow Smif down with leg kicks.
Smif misses with 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!
Kristiansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
Smif throws a push kick but Kristiansen slaps the foot to one side.
Kristiansen works the jab nicely.
Kristiansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Smif checks a low kick from Kristiansen.
Smif throws a hook but Kristiansen blocks it.
Smif moves out of range as Kristiansen strikes.
Smif fakes the leg kick and cracks Kristiansen in the body.
Smif defending well as Kristiansen loads up on a big left hand.
Kristiansen misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Kristiansen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kristiansen misses with a looping right.
Smif slips a jab from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen misses with a straight right.
Smif works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice jab there from Smif.
Kristiansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Kristiansen is looking to slow Smif down with leg kicks.
Kristiansen tried to score with a low kick but Smif checks it.
Smif thinks about the counter body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smif, as that shot connected.
Kristiansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Kristiansen.
A countering left hand to the body from Smif misses.
Kristiansen slips a jab from Smif.#T3#
Kristiansen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smif sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smif throws a front kick that sends Kristiansen stumbling back into the cage.
Kristiansen digs a good hook to Smif's body.
Kristiansen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smif on the side of the head.
Kristiansen throws a combination that misses
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Kristiansen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Kristiansen misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Kristiansen blocks a jab.
Kristiansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smif lands with an uppercut that bounces Kristiansen off the cage and back into range.
Kristiansen blocks the body kick.
Smif lands a really nice looking cross but Kristiansen seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen misses with a wild body shot.
Kristiansen 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.
Smif cracks Kristiansen with a good jab.
Smif tries to move into range but Kristiansen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kristiansen throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Kristiansen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smif throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kristiansen misses the target.
Kristiansen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smif throws out a powerful jab.
Kristiansen takes one to the chin there.
Kristiansen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Smif. Those never looked like landing.
Smif's corner calls for a 1-2. Smif obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kristiansen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
Smif throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Smif lands with a cross.
Smif connects with a looping right hand.
Kristiansen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kristiansen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kristiansen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kristiansen connects with a leg kick.
Kristiansen misses the jab.
Smif unleashes a big counter combination but Kristiansen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jumba Smif will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smif misses with an uppercut. Kristiansen saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smif.
Kristiansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smif bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kristiansen's head backwards.
Kristiansen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kristiansen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kristiansen is looking to counter punch.
Kristiansen throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
Smif lands a jab-cross combination.
Smif moves away from the strike by Kristiansen.
Smif moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kristiansen.
Smif blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Kristiansen misses the target.
Smif scores with a punch to the head.
Kristiansen misses with a hook.
Kristiansen missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kristiansen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kristiansen throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Smif throws a sloppy head kick and Kristiansen moves out of range easily.
Kristiansen cracks Smif with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kristiansen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smif. Smif circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smif moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kristiansen scores with a sloppy right hand. Smif should have avoided that one.
JÃ¸rgen Kristiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristiansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smif lands the left hand.
Kristiansen throws a series of punches but Smif moves out of range.
Kristiansen drops his hands momentarily and Smif takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smif thuds his right hand into Kristiansen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kristiansen throws a hook but Smif blocks it.
Kristiansen scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristiansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Smif.
Kristiansen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smif to score with a decent uppercut.
Kristiansen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smif.
Smif throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kristiansen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kristiansen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Kristiansen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
Smif scores with a head kick. Kristiansen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Kristiansen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smif misses with a body kick.
Smif keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kristiansen misses with a looping right.
Smif paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
JÃ¸rgen Kristiansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smif jabs Kristiansen right on the nose. Kristiansen blinks but takes it well.
Kristiansen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smif checks it well.
Jumba Smif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kristiansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Kristiansen.
Smif throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kristiansen throws a head kick but Smif moves out of range.
It seemed like Smif was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Kristiansen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on Kristiansen's shoulder, as Kristiansen tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smif.
Smif closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smif goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smif slips a jab and a cross from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen throws a solid leg kick but Smif takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kristiansen.
Smif fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Smif misses.
Kristiansen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smif just manages to avoid it.
Kristiansen slips under a jab from Smif.
Kristiansen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kristiansen slips under a jab from Smif.
Smif defending well as Kristiansen loads up on a big left hand.
Kristiansen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kristiansen wants to land a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Kristiansen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kristiansen lands a body shot.
Kristiansen misses with a looping left.
Kristiansen misses with a body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kristiansen throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
Kristiansen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smif.
Kristiansen throws a leg kick but Smif sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smif thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kristiansen if he has to take too many more of those.
Kristiansen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smif moves away from the strike by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kristiansen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Kristiansen misses the target.
Kristiansen loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Smif throws out a counter right but Kristiansen avoids it with no problem.
Kristiansen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kristiansen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smif lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kristiansen lunges at Smif with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smif's hand.
Kristiansen misses with a wild body shot.
Smif moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jumba Smif will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Smif throws a good cross that connects.
Smif scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kristiansen misses with a straight right.
Smif cracks Kristiansen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smif walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smif is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kristiansen throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
Kristiansen tried to score with a low kick but Smif checks it.
Smif scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smif.
Smif lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kristiansen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristiansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kristiansen looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Kristiansen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kristiansen ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kristiansen. #T1#
Kristiansen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kristiansen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smif has time to react.
Smif lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smif looks to land a right hand but Kristiansen moved out of range.
Smif scores with a kick to the body.
Kristiansen digs a good body shot into Smif's ribs.
Kristiansen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kristiansen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smif to score with a decent uppercut.
Smif throws a lazy uppercut
and Kristiansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Smif misses.
Kristiansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Kristiansen.
Smif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smif throws a head kick that misses.
Smif misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristiansen scores with a leg kick.
Kristiansen missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kristiansen misses with a looping right.
Smif looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kristiansen misses the target.
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kristiansen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kristiansen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smif.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
Smif clobbers Kristiansen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smif checks a leg kick.
Smif scores with a jab to the body.
Smif lands a front kick.
Kristiansen throws a low kick but Smif avoids it.
Kristiansen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Kristiansen.
Smif clobbers Kristiansen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smif looks for the body kick but Kristiansen saw that one coming.
Kristiansen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smif.
Smif lands a nice hook to Kristiansen's body. Kristiansen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smif checks a leg kick.
Kristiansen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Kristiansen throws a leg kick but Smif sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kristiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Kristiansen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smif avoids the head kick by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Kristiansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kristiansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kristiansen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kristiansen misses with a lunging right hand
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kristiansen throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Smif was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kristiansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Kristiansen throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kristiansen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Kristiansen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kristiansen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smif let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smif cracks Kristiansen with a good jab.#T4#
Smif scores with a sloppy right hand. Kristiansen should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristiansen throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a body kick.
Smif with a jab.
Smif has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kristiansen finds it's way round the side to connect with Smif's head.
Kristiansen throws a big shot that misses.
Smif with a hook.
Kristiansen jabs Smif to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kristiansen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smif scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smif throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smif lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Smif does no damage.
Kristiansen is looking to counter punch.
Kristiansen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif cracks Kristiansen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kristiansen misses with an uppercut.
Smif slips under a jab from Kristiansen.
Smif throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumba Smif comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smif 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SENSEI FC Extra 2
Date: Mar 18, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Uchiha clinches.
Uchiha pushes off an throws an elbow but Smif leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Smif manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Uchiha pushes Smif up against the cage in a clinch.
Smif is trying to push Uchiha away but Uchiha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smif avoids a wild elbow strike from Uchiha.
Smif is trying to break the clinch but Uchiha is controlling him.
Smif blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Smif breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uchiha throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Smif staying out of range there.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick from Smif lands but Uchiha takes it in his stride.
Uchiha is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Uchiha looks to land a body kick but Smif moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha is looking to land body kicks.
Uchiha misses with a kick to the body
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Smif moves out of range of the body kick.
Uchiha needs to keep his hands up - Smif had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uchiha takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Uchiha is rocked!#T1#
Smif paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uchiha is still on wobbly legs! Can Smif finish him?
Uchiha throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Uchiha doesn't manage to clinch there - Smif circles away.
Uchiha missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uchiha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uchiha seems to have recovered his senses.
Smif rushes Uchiha with punches - Uchiha moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Uchiha goes down! Smif follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jumba Smif!
After winning the bout, Jumba Smif thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SENSEI FC 10
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Shota takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Shota clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Shota breaks the clinch.
Shota walks into a jab.#KD2#
Smif lands a big head kick that sends Shota tumbling to the mat! Smif takes a step backwards and waves Shota back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Shota is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Yuma Shota has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shota walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Shota limp body while Smif jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jumba Smif!
A victorious Jumba Smif thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Smif tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eyac swivels and escapes.
Eyac is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
No luck for Smif with that takedown attempt.
Eyac throws a big counter head kick but Smif avoids it with no problem.
Smif fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Smif. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smif doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Eyac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eyac slips nicely into half guard.
Eyac controlling the action here. #T1##SU2#
Eyac gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Eyac stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eyac wants it to stay on the feet.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch but Eyac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eyac was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smif fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smif shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eyac as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smif tries to clinch up but Eyac circles away and keeps his distance.
Smif misses with a takedown attempt - Eyac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smif tries to clinch but Eyac moves away #TD2#
and Eyac counters with a single leg into guard. Smif didn't expect that.
Smif knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eyac on the ground.
Smif controls Eyac momentarily but Eyac frees himself.
Eyac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eyac 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Smif wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Eyac is now in half guard.
Eyac looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smif wants to control but Eyac passes into side.
Eyac scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Eyac controlling the position from side mount.
Smif is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Eyac is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Eyac controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smif keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eyac has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smif's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bwain Eyac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smif shoots for a takedown but Eyac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eyac only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No luck for Smif with that takedown attempt.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eyac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eyac throws a big counter head kick but Smif avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smif or perhaps it was just good defense by Eyac , which made it look bad.
Smif backing away here, and Eyac unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Smif. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smif gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Eyac counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eyac is taking a breather. Smif says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Eyac seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smif is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bwain Eyac !

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