Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Strand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chenevert.
Strand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Chenevert closes the distance and clinches.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strand prevents a body shot from Chenevert.
Strand tries to circle away but Chenevert has him pinned against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Chenevert fails to land.
Chenevert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chenevert lands a left hand.
Chenevert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strand blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Chenevert.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes.
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strand blocks it with crossed arms.
Strand is leaning against Chenevert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strand blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Strand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chenevert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Strand avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chenevert.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chenevert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strand throws out the jab.
Strand misses with a leg kick.
Strand misses with a hook.#CL#
Chenevert rushes Strand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strand has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chenevert seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Strand can turn it around.
Chenevert tries to work over Strand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes.
Strand blocks a body shot from Chenevert. #T2#
Chenevert prevents Strand from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Strand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chenevert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Chenevert moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strand throws a wild body kick that Chenevert sees coming a mile off.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chenevert pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strand is out of range and Chenevert settles back down.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strand lands a glancing blow to the side of Chenevert's head.
Strand misses with a combination
and Chenevert counters with a left to the body.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Chenevert feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Strand gets tackled into the ropes by Chenevert. Chenevert maintains the clinch. #T3#
Strand blocks an uppercut.
Strand is trying to push Chenevert away but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Strand blocks it. #BC2#
Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Strand misses its intended target.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
Strand is looking to land body kicks.
Chenevert appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chenevert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strand misses with a straight left.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strand misses with a double jab
and Chenevert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strand wants to slow Chenevert down by chopping away at his legs.
Chenevert throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chenevert is looking to wear down Strand with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chenevert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chenevert wants to clinch.
Strand looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Strand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strand misses with a jab to the body
and Chenevert counters with a left and a right that stings Strand.
Chenevert throws a hook to the side of Strand's head but Strand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chenevert is looking to clinch but Strand is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strand cracks Chenevert with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut.
Strand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strand misses with a straight right.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chenevert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strand throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily.
Chenevert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy body kick from Chenevert
and Strand counters with a straight right hand.
Strand misses with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strand scores with a three punch combo! #T5#
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert throws a leg kick which misses Strand's front leg but catches the back leg as Strand tries to avoid it.
Strand throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Strand sees coming a mile off.
Strand was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Strand is just out of range.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch but Strand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strand cracks Chenevert with a good jab.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strand takes one on the button.
Strand looks to land a body kick but Chenevert moved away.
Chenevert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chenevert explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chenevert appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chenevert with a nice cross.
Strand missing with a left hand there. Chenevert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Chenevert as he checks the leg kick.
Chenevert is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chenevert connects with a body shot.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Strand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Strand.
Strand misses the jab.
Strand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chenevert.
Strand misses with a left hand
and Chenevert counters with an outside leg kick.
Chenevert misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Strand.
Strand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Chenevert misses.
Good work by Chenevert as he checks the leg kick.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chenevert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a body kick that misses.
Chenevert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T7#
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strand with a nice calf kick.
Strand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chenevert.
Chenevert thumps Strand with a low kick.
Chenevert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses
and Strand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Strand misses.
Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick.
Chenevert swings for the body but Strand moves out of range.
Strand misses with a hook.
Strand throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chenevert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strand's hands.#T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert slips a jab from Strand.
Chenevert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strand's hands.
Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chenevert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strand fakes the leg kick and cracks Chenevert in the body. #CL#
Chenevert moves into the clinch.
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strand's elbow.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Chenevert scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert cracks Strand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Strand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strand moves away.
Strand lands an overhand right.
A low kick lands for Chenevert.
Strand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T9#
Some bone on bone action there as Chenevert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strand throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strand moves away.
Chenevert misses with a low kick.
Chenevert scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strand checks a leg kick nicely.
Strand throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chenevert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chenevert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert swings for the body but Strand moves out of range.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Chenevert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chenevert connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Chenevert coming out on top.
Chenevert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strand can do to turn this around?
Strand looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Strand down.
Strand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strand's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chenevert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chenevert throws a poor cross that misses
and Strand counters with a nice uppercut.
Chenevert lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strand fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chenevert on the side of the head.
A big left from Strand misses.
Strand misses with a kick to the body
and Chenevert counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strand misses with a hook. Chenevert ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Strand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strand.
Chenevert scores with a hook.#T1#
Chenevert cracks Strand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Strand looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strand throws out a loose jab but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strand tries to score with a low kick but Chenevert moves his leg out of the way.
Chenevert throws a quick counter head kick but Strand was just out of range.
Chenevert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strand at a distance.
Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strand manages to avoid it.
Strand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strand throws out a leg kick but Chenevert moves out of range and Strand only half commits.
Strand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strand scores with a head kick.
Strand tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
Strand misses the jab.
Chenevert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strand finds it's way round the side to connect with Chenevert's head. #T2#
Strand throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Chenevert instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Chenevert fails to land.
Strand blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chenevert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chenevert swings wildly with an uppercut but Strand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chenevert swings wildly with an uppercut but Strand uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Strand finds it's target.
Good exchange - Chenevert coming out on top.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert connects with a single shot there.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strand.
Strand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chenevert.
Strand thows a leg kick but Chenevert checks it
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strand. That did some damage!
Strand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strand.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chenevert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strand has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chenevert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Chenevert lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strand doesn't seem phased though.
Strand throws a lazy body kick
and Chenevert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strand misses with a body punch
and Strand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strand.
Strand looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Strand.
Chenevert slips a jab from Strand.
Strand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Chenevert.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Strand wants to break free but Chenevert has control.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Strand is blocking nicely.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Strand controls his hands.
Nazaire Chenevert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strand is trying to break free.#BC2#
Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chenevert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chenevert throws a head kick but Strand moves out of range.
Strand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T5#
Strand tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chenevert is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Chenevert tenderised Strand's leg. Strand is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strand throws a big shot that misses.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strand throws a looping overhand right but Chenevert ducks down to avoid it.
Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheneverts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Chenevert rushes Strand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chenevert misses with a body punch.
Strand can't break the clinch.
Strand is trying to force a seperation but Chenevert has the dominant position.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T6#
Chenevert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strand wants to break free but Chenevert has control.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Chenevert.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chenevert buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chenevert throws an off balance right hand
and Strand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chenevert walks into a straight right hand from Strand.
Strand misses with a body kick.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
Strand takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chenevert.#T7#
Chenevert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strand.
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strand connects with a nice looking jab.
Strand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chenevert moves away.
Strand on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Strand.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strand swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strand swats away the attempt to clinch by Chenevert.
Victor Strand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strand looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range. #T8#
Strand misses with a low kick.
Chenevert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strand scores with a shot to the body.
Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strand manages to avoid it.
Strand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chenevert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strand swings widly with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Strand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chenevert scores with a body shot.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chenevert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chenevert misses with a hook
and Strand counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Strand is predictable there
and Chenevert counters with a left to the body.
Strand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chenevert finds it's way round the side to connect with Strand's head.
Chenevert tries a low kick but Strand avoids it.#T9#
Strand lunges at Chenevert with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chenevert's hand.
Chenevert lands with a nice body punch.
Strand swings widly with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Strand.
Chenevert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chenevert throws a good cross that connects.
Strand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chenevert was well out of range. Poor timing from Strand.
Strand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chenevert is looking to counter with head kicks.
Strand throws out a loose jab but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chenevert scores with a spinning back kick!
Chenevert throws an overhand right that lands on Strand's shoulder, as Strand tries to avoid the shot.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strand moves away.
Nice cross by Chenevert.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strand throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strand looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
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 Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Chenevert lunges at Strand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strand's hand.
Strand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chenevert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chenevert.
Strand looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Strand cracks Chenevert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Strand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chenevert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strand scores with a hook.
Strand keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strand thows a leg kick but Chenevert checks it
and Chenevert counters with a leg kick.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strand misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Strand misses with a head kick.
Chenevert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strand in his tracks.
Strand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strand sizes up Chenevert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strand misses with an uppercut.
Chenevert slips a jab from Strand.
Chenevert lands a nice looking body shot.
Chenevert feints a jab promting Strand to slip. Chenevert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strand slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chenevert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert scores with a three punch combo!
Chenevert tries to land a front kick but Strand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strand works the jab nicely.#T2#
Chenevert throws a leg kick
and Strand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chenevert misses with a body kick.
Strand throws a front kick aimed at Chenevert's knee but Chenevert avoids it well.
Strand slips a straight right by Chenevert.
Strand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chenevert avoids the head kick by Strand.
Strand throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Chenevert thinks about countering with a body kick.
Strand avoids a kick to the body.
Strand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chenevert throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chenevert misses with a body kick.
Strand with a hook.
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert swings widly with a right hand
and Strand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strand ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Chenevert avoids the head kick by Strand. #T3#
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strand was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Strand throws a series of punches but Chenevert avoids them all with ease.
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strand throws out the jab.
Strand sizes up Chenevert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strand misses with a left hand
and Chenevert counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Chenevert clinches up with Strand and pushes him back against the ropes.
Strand wants to get back to striking at distance but Chenevert won't allow it.
Chenevert lands a body punch.
Strand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Strand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Strand avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the ropes.
Strand is trying to force a seperation but Chenevert has the dominant position.
Chenevert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T4#
Chenevert trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strand misses with a straight right.
Chenevert cracks Strand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert throws a body kick that misses.
Strand throws out a counter right but Chenevert avoids it with no problem.
Chenevert 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.
Strand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Strand off balance momentarily.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Chenevert lands a high kick!
Chenevert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strand throws a jab when Chenevert was well out of range.
Strand swats away the attempt to clinch by Chenevert.#T5#
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
Chenevert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strand takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chenevert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert is looking for a counter combo.
Chenevert needs to keep his hands up - Strand had a free shot at his head there.
Chenevert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strand.
Chenevert takes a swing at Strand's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Strand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strand has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chenevert.
Chenevert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strand tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
Strand throws a hook but Chenevert blocks it.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Strand manages to avoid it.
Strand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T6#
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Strand misses with a hook
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strand tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
Chenevert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strand.
A good leg kick by Strand.
Strand shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chenevert eats them both and turns towards Strand to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
A telegraphed right hand from Strand misses the target.
Chenevert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chenevert lands a slapping body shot.
Strand keeps the fight on the outside.
Chenevert throws a low kick but Strand avoids it.
Strand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strand misses with a hook.
Strand throws a leg kick but Chenevert checks it.
Chenevert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T7#
Chenevert 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.
Strand throws an overhand right that lands on Chenevert's shoulder, as Chenevert tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Chenevert misses the target.#CL#
Chenevert clinches.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chenevert.
Strand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strand has had enough of the clinch but Chenevert keeps him there for the moment.
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strand's elbow.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Strand breaks the clinch.
Strand walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert tries to clinch but Strand moves out of range.
Strand avoids a punch combination nicely. #T8#
Chenevert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strand.
Strand throws a looping overhand right but Chenevert ducks down to avoid it.
Chenevert tries to clinch there but Strand circles away.
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a nice kick to the body.
Strand misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab from Chenevert.
Strand throws a hook but Chenevert blocks it.
Strand drops his hands momentarily and Chenevert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strand.
A big right from Strand misses.
Chenevert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T9#
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Strand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strand lands a nice shot to the body.
Chenevert throws an overhand right that lands on Strand's shoulder, as Strand tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Strand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chenevert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Strand misses.
Chenevert tries to clinch up.
Chenevert moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chenevert blocks a jab.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
Chenevert ducks right into an uppercut from Strand.
Strand lands a lovely overhand right.
Strand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strand misses with an uppercut
and Strand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nazaire Chenevert did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strand throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert moves out of range of the leg kick from Strand.
Strand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chenevert fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strand just manages to avoid it.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses.
Chenevert checks a leg kick.
Chenevert scores with a nice head shot.
Strand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Chenevert misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chenevert counters with a nice body shot.
Strand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chenevert tries to clinch up.
Strand only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Strand throws a big shot that misses.
Strand misses with a low kick.
As Strand looks to move away, Chenevert throws a big counter combo but Strand just gets out of the way.#T1#
A big left from Strand misses.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Strand manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Strand.
Strand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chenevert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strand.
A head kick by Strand misses
and Chenevert counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strand.
Strand connects with a nice looking jab.
Strand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strand scores with a hook.
Chenevert misses with a hook
and Strand counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strand's sensitive parts.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Strand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chenevert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chenevert checks a leg kick.
Strand misses with an uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a body kick that stops Strand in his tracks momentarily.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Strand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Chenevert forces Strand back against the ropes and clinches.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Chenevert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strand.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Strand controls his hands.
Strand is looking to break free of the clinch but Chenevert has double underhooks.
Strand is trying to force a seperation but Chenevert has the dominant position.#BC2#
Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Strand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strand looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Chenevert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strand walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chenevert.
Strand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chenevert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Strand misses the target.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strand.
Strand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chenevert lands with a straight right. Strand didn't see that one coming.
Strand keeps the fight on the outside.
Chenevert with the inside leg kick.
Chenevert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Strand misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chenevert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Strand connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Strand.
Chenevert slips a straight right by Strand.
Strand throws a hook but Chenevert avoids it easily.
Chenevert works Strand's body with a nice hook.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut
enabling Strand to counter with a crisp jab.
Chenevert tries to clinch but Strand moves away
enabling Strand to counter with a crisp jab.
Chenevert slips under a jab.
As Strand backs away, Chenevert returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.#T5#
Chenevert throws a front kick that sends Strand stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice body kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chenevert wants to slow Strand down by chopping away at his legs.
Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Chenevert looks to land a right hand but Strand moved out of range.
Strand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Strand finds it's target.
Strand looks to land a right hand but Chenevert moved out of range.
Chenevert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strand. That did some damage!
Chenevert lands with a straight right. Strand didn't see that one coming.#T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chenevert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chenevert lands a jab to the nose.
Strand misses with a looping left.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strand throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Strand misses with a looping left.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strand loads up on a big right hand but Chenevert slips the punch.
Strand slips under a jab.
Strand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Strand does it's job there.
Strand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T7#
Chenevert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chenevert.
Strand throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Chenevert takes the fight into the clinch.
Strand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Strand is trying to push Chenevert away but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Strand can't break the clinch.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Strand is blocking nicely.
Chenevert misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chenevert.
Chenevert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chenevert fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T8#
Chenevert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strand misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Strand misses the target.
Strand slips under a jab.
Strand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strand misses the jab.
Strand misses with a left hand
and Chenevert counters with a nice body kick.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strand misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strand.
Chenevert is looking to counter 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!
Strand lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Chenevert.
Strand sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chenevert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strand finds it's way round the side to connect with Chenevert's head. #T9#
Strand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chenevert in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chenevert has time to react.
Strand misses with an uppercut.
Strand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Strand down.
A lazy left from Chenevert finds it's target.
Chenevert scores with a body shot.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Chenevert closes the distance and pushes Strand back into the ropes.
Chenevert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the side of Strand's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
Strand connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Chenevert misses.
Strand loads up on a big right hand but Chenevert slips the punch.
Strand scores with a nice strike.
Chenevert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Chenevert is rocked!
A left lands for Chenevert.
Oh Chenevert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strand.
Chenevert seems to have got his legs back now.
Chenevert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chenevert avoids the body shot from Strand.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strand keeps the fight on the outside.
Strand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Chenevert with a hook.
Strand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chenevert misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strand. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Good exchange - Strand coming out on top.
Strand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Strand manages to avoid it.
Strand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chenevert scores with a nice head shot.
Strand throws a big shot that misses.
Chenevert scores with a nice strike.
Chenevert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strand.
Chenevert scores with a hook to the body. Strand takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chenevert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Chenevert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chenevert connects with a looping right hand.
Strand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chenevert checks a low kick from Strand.
Chenevert thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strand if he has to take too many more of those.
Strand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strand wants to slow Chenevert down by chopping away at his legs.
Strand walks into a jab.
Strand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Strand misses with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strand lands with a nice body punch.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strand.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chenevert clobbers Strand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Strand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chenevert throws a head kick but Strand moves out of range.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Strand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chenevert is looking to clinch but Strand is avoiding it.
Strand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strand tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
A big right from Strand misses.
Strand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Chenevert as he connects with a hook.
Chenevert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strand looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chenevert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chenevert blocks a jab.
Chenevert chopping away at his opponent's legs. #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!
Strand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chenevert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strand tries to move into range but Chenevert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strand misses the jab.
Strand ducks right into an uppercut from Chenevert.
Strand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
Strand takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Chenevert instigates a clinch.
Strand is trying to push Chenevert away but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Strand controls his hands.
Strand is trying to force a seperation but Chenevert has the dominant position.
Chenevert is working Strand over against the ropes.
Strand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strand wants to break the clinch but can't. #T5#
Chenevert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chenevert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chenevert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strand tries to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling the position.
Chenevert has Strand pressed against the ropes, preventing Strand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Chenevert.
Strand is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Strand is trying to break free.
Strand wants to get back to striking at distance but Chenevert won't allow it.
Strand prevents a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert prevents Strand from breaking the clinch.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Chenevert.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strand is looking to break free of the clinch but Chenevert has double underhooks.
Chenevert digs a right hand underneath Strand's ribcage. Strand let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T6#
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chenevert scores with a shoulder strike.
Strand blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Chenevert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Strand avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Strand breaks from the clinch.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chenevert digs a good body shot into Strand's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Chenevert there.
Strand ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Chenevert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strand needs to keep his hands up - Chenevert had a free shot at his head there.
Victor Strand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strand.#CL#
Chenevert moves into range and clinches up with Strand.
Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strand is defending well for now.
Chenevert tries a body shot but Strand blocks it.
Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Chenevert tries a body shot but Strand blocks it.
Chenevert connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Victor Strand has been cut.
Chenevert utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Strand breaks from the clinch.
Strand looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
Strand is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Strand looks to land a combination but Chenevert avoids it well.
Chenevert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strand can pounce on him.
Chenevert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chenevert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T8#
Strand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strand throws a looping overhand right but Chenevert ducks down to avoid it.
Strand throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
A big right from Strand misses.
Strand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chenevert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chenevert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strand on the side of the head.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strand moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strand.
Chenevert connects with a body shot.
Strand throws out a leg kick but Chenevert moves out of range and Strand only half commits.
Strand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chenevert checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Chenevert closes the distance and pushes Strand back into the ropes.
Strand is looking to break free of the clinch but Chenevert has double underhooks. #T9#
Strand working hard to break the clinch.
Chenevert has Strand pressed against the ropes, preventing Strand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Strand breaks from the clinch.
Strand missing with a left hand there. Chenevert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Strand.
Strand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strand on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strand throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert takes a swing at Strand's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert looks to throw the jab but Strand is out of range.
Strand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chenevert staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nazaire Chenevert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chenevert 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!

Nazaire Chenevert wins by unanimous decision!
Nazaire Chenevert retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Nazaire Chenevert made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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

#R1#
Strand lands with a right hand.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick.
Victor Strand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strand misses with the combination.
Strand ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Strand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knuckles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strand lands with a straight right. Knuckles didn't see that one coming.
Strand scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles throws an off balance right hand
enabling Strand to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Knuckles's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by Strand.
Strand throws an off balance right hand
and Knuckles counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Strand.
Knuckles misses with a low kick. #T1#
A lazy left from Strand finds it's target.
Strand lands the left hand.
Strand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knuckles throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Strand counters with a crisp right hand that drops Knuckles! Strand lets Knuckles back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Knuckles is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strand lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Knuckles falls backwards - clearly groggy! Strand dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Strand!
Victor Strand seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Night Champions 4
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Strand takes a swing at Chenevert's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Chenevert misses.
A head kick from Chenevert lands but Strand takes it in his stride.
Chenevert lands a nice shot that snaps Strand's head back.
A head kick by Strand misses
and Chenevert makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strand.
Chenevert cracks Strand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chenevert moves away.
Chenevert half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chenevert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strand.
Strand misses with a hook.
Chenevert loads up on a big right hand but Strand slips the punch.
Strand takes a swing at Chenevert's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert tried to counter with a leg kick but Strand avoided it.
A big left from Strand misses.
Strand lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Chenevert staying out of range there.
That kick from Chenevert tenderised Strand's leg. Strand is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Strand misses.
Chenevert takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick from Chenevert, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chenevert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strand jabs Chenevert right on the nose. Chenevert blinks but takes it well.
Strand misses with a straight left.
Chenevert is looking to land body kicks.
Chenevert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strand.
Chenevert connects with a right hand. Strand shakes it off.
Strand throws a sloppy head kick
and Chenevert counters with a low kick, right behind Strand 's knee.
Chenevert missing with a left hand there. Strand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for Chenevert.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Chenevert.
Chenevert walks into a stiff left hand from Strand.
Strand misses with a looping right.
Strand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Strand.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Strand tries to work over Chenevert's front leg with a kick but Chenevert checks it.
Strand avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strand jabs Chenevert right on the nose. Chenevert blinks but takes it well.
Strand throws a jab when Chenevert was well out of range.
Strand throws a right hand that Chenevert ducks under and follows up with a left that Chenevert also avoids with ease.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the body.
Chenevert throws a front kick that sends Strand stumbling back into the cage.
Strand is looking to slow Chenevert down with leg kicks.
Strand scores with a jab. Chenevert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chenevert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strand's hands.
Strand throws an overhand right that lands on Chenevert's shoulder, as Chenevert tries to avoid the shot.
Strand looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range. #T3#
Chenevert wants to land a leg kick but Strand is out of range.
Strand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strand throws an overhand right that lands on Chenevert's shoulder, as Chenevert tries to avoid the shot.
Strand avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Strand lands a glancing blow to the side of Chenevert's head.
Chenevert slips under a jab.
Chenevert delivers a nice body kick.
Strand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chenevert lands a lovely overhand right.
Strand staying out of range there.
Chenevert tries to clinch up.
It looks like Chenevert has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chenevert cracks Strand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chenevert cracks Strand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chenevert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chenevert misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strand.#T4#
Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strand manages to avoid it.
Strand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chenevert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Strand misses.
Strand slips under a jab.
Chenevert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strand under the eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Strand down.
Strand throws a right hand that Chenevert ducks under and follows up with a left that Chenevert also avoids with ease.
Strand misses with a hook. Chenevert ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chenevert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strand there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chenevert jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chenevert lands a nice shot to the body.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strand moves away.
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 Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's time! Chenevert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Strand fails to land with a series of punches.
Chenevert misses with a body shot
and Strand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strand loads up on a big right hand but Chenevert slips the punch.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Strand.
Chenevert throws out a leg kick but Strand moves out of range and Chenevert only half commits.
Chenevert avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strand will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chenevert defending well as Strand loads up on a big left hand.
Chenevert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strand misses the body punch
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Strand misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Chenevert moves into the clinch.
Chenevert has Strand pressed against the cage, preventing Strand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strand looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
Chenevert checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Strand misses with a lunging right hand
and Chenevert counters with an inside leg kick.
Chenevert lands with a shot to the body.
Strand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chenevert counters with a low kick, right behind Strand 's knee.
Strand's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chenevert, as that shot connected.
Strand throws a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Chenevert coming out on top.
Chenevert checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chenevert slips a jab and a cross from Strand.
Chenevert tries a head kick but it misses.
Strand connects with a nice looking jab.
Chenevert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strand's head backwards.
Strand loads up on a big right hand but Chenevert slips the punch.
Strand takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strand misses with a wild body shot.
Strand throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Strand misses. #T2#
Strand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chenevert moves away from the strike by Strand.
Chenevert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strand at a distance.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chenevert in his tracks.
Chenevert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chenevert bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strand's head.
Strand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chenevert has time to react.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chenevert.
Strand misses with a hook
and Chenevert counters with a body kick.
Strand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chenevert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chenevert thumps Strand with a low kick.
Strand connects with a looping right hand.
Strand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Strand throws out a loose jab but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chenevert doesn't manage to clinch there - Strand circles away.
Strand walks into a left hand.
Chenevert defending well as Strand loads up on a big left hand.
Chenevert lands a glancing blow to the side of Strand's head.
Chenevert jabs at Strand's body.
A big left from Chenevert misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chenevert tries a head kick but it misses.
Strand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chenevert checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strand misses with a hook.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strand.
Chenevert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strand.
A shot to the liver by Chenevert. Beautiful body shot.
Nazaire Chenevert is winning the standup battle so far.
Strand digs a good body shot into Chenevert's ribs.
Strand misses with a straight left.
Strand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Strand backs away, Chenevert returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Strand throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chenevert.
Chenevert is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strand blocks a jab.
Chenevert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strand has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strand misses with a hook.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
Strand misses with a body kick.
Strand getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strand throws a leg kick
and Chenevert counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick lands for Chenevert.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chenevert cracks Strand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.
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 Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Strand throws a poor cross that misses
and Chenevert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Strand off balance momentarily.
Chenevert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strand tries to land a front kick but Chenevert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Strand throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chenevert throws a hook but Strand blocks it.
Chenevert cracks Strand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strand throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chenevert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chenevert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strand. That did some damage!
Chenevert walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Chenevert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strand on the side of the head.
Strand walks into a stiff left hand from Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a looping overhand right but Strand ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Chenevert.
Strand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strand takes one on the button.
Chenevert lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Chenevert misses its intended target.
Strand 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.
Chenevert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Strand misses its intended target.
Chenevert jabs Strand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert throws a poor cross that misses
and Strand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Victor Strand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chenevert. Strand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strand misses with a hook.
Chenevert moves out of range as Strand strikes.
Strand looks to land a right hand but Chenevert moved out of range.
Strand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chenevert.
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chenevert fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chenevert moves away from the strike by Strand.
Chenevert throws a big shot that misses.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Strand takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Strand misses.
Strand walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands with a nice combination. Strand backs away looking to recover.
Strand looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Chenevert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Strand.
Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Strand misses.
Chenevert slips under a jab.
Strand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chenevert blocks a leg kick.
Chenevert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut there from Chenevert.
Chenevert takes one to the chin there.
Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chenevert throws a shot to the body.
Strand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chenevert swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Chenevert connects with a body shot.
Chenevert connects with a nice looking jab.
Strand throws a jab when Chenevert was well out of range.
Strand throws a head kick but Chenevert moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Chenevert there.
Strand takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Chenevert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strand, pushing him back against the cage.
Strand is trying to break free.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert has him pressed against the cage.
Strand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strand gets through Chenevert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chenevert keeps control of Strand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strand throws a punch but it's blocked by Chenevert.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: HFC 77:Von Wild vs Yamasaki
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Fukyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strand.
Strand misses with a hook. Fukyu ducked under it nicely.
Strand throws a shot from downtown. Fukyu moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strand 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 Fukyu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fukyu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch lands to the side of Fukyu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fukyu has time to react.
Strand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukyu.
Strand's corner calls for a 1-2. Strand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strand throws an off balance right hand
and Fukyu counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Strand's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fukyu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strand misses with an uppercut. Fukyu saw that one coming.
Fukyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fukyu.
Fukyu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukyu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fukyu moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strand is looking to slow Fukyu down with leg kicks.
Strand scores with a nice strike.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Fukyu.
Fukyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strand.
Strand lands a really nice looking cross but Fukyu seems unphased.
Strand fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strand walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fukyu drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Strand swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fukyu's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Strand!
A very excited looking Victor Strand 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: HFC 74:John vs Marek
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Strand moves out of range of the strikes.
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Nemkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Victor Strand has been cut.
Strand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nemkov.
A big left from Strand misses.
We've been told by Nemkov's head coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strand slips a straight right by Nemkov.
Strand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nemkov misses with a hook
and Strand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nemkov. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Nemkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Strand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nemkov.
A swing and a miss from Strand.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nemkov ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
An attempted straight right counter from Nemkov misses the target.
Strand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nemkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nemkov's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nemkov. Strand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Strand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strand.
Nemkov missing with a left hand there. Strand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strand only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nemkov ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Strand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strand looks to land a left hand but Nemkov moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Nemkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nemkov.
Strand throws a poor cross that misses
and Nemkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strand throws a push kick but Nemkov slaps the foot to one side.
Nemkov throws the left hand but Strand avoids the punch easily.
Strand thumps Nemkov with a low kick.
Strand throws out a leg kick but Nemkov moves out of range and Strand only half commits.
Strand throws a hook but Nemkov avoids it easily.#T2#
Nemkov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Strand to counter with a crisp jab.
Nemkov throws a shot from downtown. Strand moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nemkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Strand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nemkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nemkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Eduradr Nemkov has been cut.
Strand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nemkov.
Strand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Nemkov misses.
Nemkov blocks the body kick.
Nemkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nemkov throws out the jab.
Nemkov ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Nemkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
BOOM! Strand lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nemkov. Nemkov tries to recover but Strand is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nemkov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Strand!
Victor Strand thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 69
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Burgess uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smooth.
Burgess looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smooth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Smooth misses the jab.
Smooth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burgess sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burgess walks into a stiff left hand from Smooth.
Burgess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smooth was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgess.
Burgess misses with a lunging right hand
and Smooth counters with a left and a right that stings Burgess.
Burgess takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burgess lands with a good body shot.
Smooth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smooth throws a low kick but Burgess avoids it.
Burgess swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burgess jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A low kick from Smooth is predictable there
and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mbape Smooth has been cut.
Burgess moves out of range of the body kick from Smooth.
Smooth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burgess momentarily.
Smooth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smooth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burgess. Burgess circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burgess on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burgess swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smooth counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Burgess is rocked!#CUT2#Axton Burgess's cut is getting worse.
Smooth misses with a looping left.
Burgess swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mbape Smooth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smooth misses with a double jab
and Burgess counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A cross from Smooth lands.
Burgess connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smooth. Smooth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smooth throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Burgess counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burgess.
Burgess lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burgess tries to throw a body punch but Smooth avoids it by throwing Burgess back against the cage.
Burgess scores with a shoulder strike.
Burgess lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burgess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
Smooth blocks a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smooth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Smooth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Smooth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burgess lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Burgess pushes Smooth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth blocks a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Smooth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Smooth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smooth stalling the fight.
Burgess lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smooth tries a body shot but Burgess blocks it.
Burgess throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smooths head.
Burgess cracks Smooth with a nice body shot.
Smooth looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burgess digs a right hand underneath Smooth's ribcage. Smooth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
A body shot lands from Burgess.
Burgess lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burgess lands with a right 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!
Burgess blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
A body shot lands from Burgess.
Burgess makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burgess creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burgess scores with a hook to the body.
Burgess goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smooth is looking to control Burgess's arms but Burgess gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smooth has his back to the cage.
Burgess lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burgess lands a hook that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Burgess lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Burgess.
A short uppercut from Burgess.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burgess.
A short right from Burgess.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Burgess.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Smooth.
Smooth blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axton Burgess dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Burgess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smooth looks to land a left hand but Burgess moved out of range nicely.
Smooth misses the jab.
Burgess takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smooth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burgess.
A big left from Smooth misses.
Burgess checks the leg kick.
Burgess is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smooth.
Burgess throws a big shot that misses.
Smooth slips under a jab from Burgess.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Burgess.
Smooth throws a hook to the side of Burgess's head but Burgess sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smooth throws a lazy right hand but Burgess sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mbape Smooth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smooth throws a push kick but Burgess slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Smooth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Smooth tries to get set, Burgess tries to push him back and clinch up but Smooth manages to avoid the attempt.
Smooth misses with a double jab.
Smooth pushes Burgess away with a front kick.
Burgess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smooth throws a lazy uppercut
and Burgess counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Smooth.
Smooth is breathing heavily.
Burgess uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smooth.
A telegraphed right hand from Smooth misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Smooth.
Smooth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Smooth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smooth moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Smooth misses.
Smooth looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Burgess holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land.
Burgess misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Burgess misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Mbape Smooth's cut even more.
Burgess doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burgess misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgess makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axton Burgess has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burgess scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burgess makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Smooth misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burgess lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smooth or not.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess.
Burgess lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Burgess lands a nice uppercut.
Smooth blocks a body shot from Burgess.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess can't find room to land a body shot as Smooth controls the action.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smooth can do to turn this around?
Burgess lands with a short shot to the head.
Burgess works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burgess misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smooth or not.
Burgess makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Burgess lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burgess struggles to land a body shot inside as Smooth controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Burgess has Smooth pressed against the cage, preventing Smooth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burgess digs a right hand into Smooth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smooth's gas tank.
Burgess lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Burgess as the two fighters clinch.
Burgess softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burgess lands a nice shot to the body.
Burgess lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Burgess pushes Smooth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Burgess lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Burgess.
Smooth prevents a body shot from Burgess.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axton Burgess dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Burgess throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smooth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burgess avoids the head kick by Smooth.
Smooth misses with a right hand #CL#
and Burgess counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burgess.
Burgess blocks a body shot from Smooth.
Smooth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
Burgess working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smooth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burgess or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Burgess.
Burgess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smooth's elbow.
Smooth wants to stall.
Burgess working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Smooth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burgess is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burgess.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Burgess.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with a body punch.
Smooth stalling in the clinch.
Burgess scores with a shoulder strike.
Burgess throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Burgess.
Burgess lands a nice shot to the body.
Burgess lands with a left to the head.
Burgess lands a hook that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Smooth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burgess lands a right hand. #ROC#Smooth is rocked!
Smooth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgess lands with a left to the head.
Smooth is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgess finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Burgess.
Nice body punch from Smooth.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess.
Burgess tries to throw a body punch but Smooth avoids it by throwing Burgess back against the cage.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Smooth seems to have recovered his senses.
Burgess lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burgess prevents a body shot from Smooth.
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
Burgess tries to work over Smooth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgess lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burgess is working Smooth over against the cage.#T3#
Smooth tries a body shot but Burgess blocks it.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth is trying to stall.
Burgess throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess tries to work over Smooth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burgess. #CUT#The cut above Mbape Smooth's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Smooth.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Burgess lands a left hand. #T4#
Burgess is leaning against Smooth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burgess goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land.
Burgess lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smooth prevents a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgess swings wildly with an uppercut but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Burgess.
Mbape Smooth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smooth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgess blocking some punches.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Smooth blocks a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Smooth takes a shot to the head.
Burgess tries to throw a body punch but Smooth avoids it by throwing Burgess back against the cage.
Smooth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Axton Burgess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burgess goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Axton Burgess showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burgess, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Smooth throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Kangee moves into the clinch.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kangee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smooth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smooth avoiding damage.
Smooth stalling in the clinch.
Smooth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kangee is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangee prevents a body shot from Smooth. #T1#
Smooth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kangee.
Smooth is trying to break the clinch but Kangee has him pressed against the cage.
Smooth looking to slow down the pace here.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Kangee struggles to land a body shot inside as Smooth controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Kangee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smooth'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.
Kangee blocks a body shot from Smooth. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kangee blocks a body shot from Smooth.
Kangee can't find room to land a body shot as Smooth controls the action.
Smooth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kangee wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hinto Kangee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kangee looking for a takedown.
Kangee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smooth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kangee goes for a takedown attempt but Smooth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kangee misses with a takedown attempt
and Smooth counters with a three punch combo that has Kangee backing up. Kangee nods at Smooth to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Smooth.#T3#
Kangee defending well as Smooth loads up on a big left hand.
Kangee throws a combination that misses
and Smooth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smooth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smooth with a jab.
Smooth scores with a jab to the head.
Kangee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Kangee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smooth controls Kangee momentarily but Kangee frees himself.
Kangee advances to half guard.
Kangee trying to control the pace. #T4#
Smooth wants to control but Kangee is keeping busy.
Kangee not doing much here.
Smooth wants to get back to full guard but Kangee has mounted him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smooth tries to hold on but Kangee postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mbape Smooth 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#
Smooth misses the jab.
Kangee checks a leg kick nicely.
Kangee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kangee blocks the body kick.
Smooth throws an overhand right that lands on Kangee's shoulder, as Kangee tries to avoid the shot.
Kangee looks to land a combination but Smooth avoids it well.
Kangee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kangee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mbape Smooth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smooth looks to land a left hand but Kangee moved out of range nicely.
Smooth misses with an uppercut.
Kangee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Smooth as Kangee shoots in.
Smooth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smooth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kangee loads up on a big right hand but Smooth slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Smooth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smooth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangee. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangee. Smooth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smooth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smooth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kangee misses.
Kangee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smooth avoids it really well and circles away.
Smooth wants to land a leg kick but Kangee is out of range.
Kangee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smooth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smooth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kangee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kangee moves away from the strike by Smooth.
Smooth staying out of range there.
Smooth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kangee will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Kangee scores with a one two! Smooth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Kangee misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Smooth misses the target.
Kangee is looking to counter punch.
Kangee defending well as Smooth loads up on a big left hand.
Smooth throws a shot from downtown. Kangee moves away and avoids it.
Smooth misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kangee counters with a shoot takedown. Smooth fights it but they end up in guard.
Kangee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smooth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kangee controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Kangee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smooth wants to sweep but no luck.
Kangee content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smooth throws a big shot that misses.
Smooth misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Kangee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smooth was covering up waiting for the punch and Kangee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smooth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kangee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smooth keeping full guard, as Kangee tries to pass.
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 Hinto Kangee will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Kangee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smooth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hinto Kangee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smooth is letting Kangee control him for a moment.
Smooth tries to bench press Kangee off him but Kangee keeps the position.
Smooth is letting Kangee control him for a moment.
Kangee works to advance to full mount. Smooth defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kangee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smooth for as long as he can get away with.
Kangee continues to stall.#T3#
Smooth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kangee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Kangee.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kangee avoids the attempt from Smooth to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kangee looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hinto Kangee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kangee 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hinto Kangee!
Our winner, Hinto Kangee, 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: WFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Rauta throws a lazy right hand but Smooth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
Smooth is looking to clinch but Rauta is avoiding it.
Rauta catches Smooth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Mbape Smooth has been cut.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smooth slips under a jab from Rauta.
Jab by Rauta.
Smooth tries to clinch but Rauta moves out of range.
Smooth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a hook. Smooth ducked under it nicely.
Smooth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rauta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Smooth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smooth wants to clinch up but Rauta keeps it at a distance.
Smooth tries to move into range but Rauta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Smooth.
Smooth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rauta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smooth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
A little jabbing left from Smooth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smooth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smooth is looking to clinch but Rauta is avoiding it.
Smooth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smooth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rauta lands a nice shot that snaps Smooth's head back. #CUT#That has opened up Mbape Smooth's cut even more.#CL2#
Smooth moves into range and clinches up with Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Smooth.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
A short right from Rauta.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smooth.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Smooth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smooth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta lands a left hand. #T2#
Smooth lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth. #T3#
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta lands a left hand.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth lands a hook that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta misses with some punches.
A short left from Rauta.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Smooth working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smooth.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth lands a shoulder strike.
Smooth misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Smooth takes a shot to the head.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rauta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smooth staying out of range there.
Smooth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smooth tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. Smooth saw that one coming.
Smooth tries to clinch but Rauta moves out of range.
A jab from Rauta misses.
Smooth tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away.
Rauta throws a hook to the side of Smooth's head but Smooth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smooth! But no joy.
Smooth doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
Rauta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rauta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rauta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smooth doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
Rauta lands with a right hand.
Rauta throws a hook but Smooth avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth moves away from the strike by Rauta.
Smooth moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.
Rauta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smooth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rauta lands with a right hand.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smooth wants to clinch up but Rauta keeps it at a distance.
Rauta swats away the attempt to clinch by Smooth.
Nyrkki Rauta is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Smooth's shoulder, as Smooth tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smooth! But no joy.
Smooth slips under a jab.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Smooth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smooth moves away from the strike by Rauta.
Rauta throws a lazy right hand but Smooth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Smooth wants to clinch up but Rauta keeps it at a distance.
Rauta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rauta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smooth tries to clinch but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but Smooth moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smooth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rauta throws out a loose jab but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Smooth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rauta throws a looping overhand right but Smooth ducks down to avoid it.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smooth.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but Smooth moved out of range.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Smooth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rauta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smooth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smooth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Rauta misses.
Smooth tries to clinch up.
Rauta throws the left hand but Smooth avoids the punch easily.
Smooth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Rauta misses.
Rauta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Rauta misses.
Rauta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rauta throws a lazy right hand but Smooth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Smooth clinches.
Smooth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Nyrkki Rauta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth. #T3#
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smooth can do to turn this around?
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smooth.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smooth.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Smooth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Rauta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rauta, as that shot connected.
Smooth moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
Smooth tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smooth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smooth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smooth wants to clinch.
Rauta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smooth wants to clinch up but Rauta keeps it at a distance.
Smooth slips under a jab from Rauta.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smooth! But no joy.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but Smooth is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Smooth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smooth tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Rauta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smooth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smooth tries to clinch up.
Smooth moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.
Rauta is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Rauta.#CL2#
Smooth closes the distance and pushes Rauta back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Smooth. #T1#
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Smooth lands with a left to the head.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
Smooth lands with a right to the head.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta 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.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smooths head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smooth.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Smooth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
Rauta lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smooth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
Smooth lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Smooth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth blocking some punches.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mbape Smooth just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Smooth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
Smooth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rauta is looking to counter punch.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. Smooth saw that one coming.
Smooth slips under a jab from Rauta.#CL2#
Smooth darts in and clinches Rauta up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Smooth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth lands with a light punch inside.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta. #T1#
Smooth misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smooth.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Smooth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Smooth.
Smooth lands a left hand.
Smooth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Rauta lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smooth.
Smooth misses with some punches.
A short left from Rauta.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smooth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smooth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rautas head.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta pushes Smooth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Smooth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smooth.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta. #T4#
Smooth pushes Rauta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth blocking some punches.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Smooth working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Smooth lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mbape Smooth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Smooth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rauta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but Smooth is out of range.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smooth.
Rauta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smooth moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.
Smooth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rauta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smooth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rauta throws out the jab.
Rauta keeps the fight on the outside.
Rauta throws the left hand but Smooth avoids the punch easily.
Smooth tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rauta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Smooth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smooth working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
A short left from Rauta.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta. #T2#
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Smooth blocking some punches.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
A short right from Smooth on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Smooth misses with some punches.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Smooth.
Smooth gets through Rauta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Smooth's head.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smooth.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta blocking some punches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth lands with a short shot to the head.
Smooth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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 Nyrkki Rauta.
I think Rauta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: WFC Las Vegas 5
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1##CL#
Smooth has managed to clinch.
Smooth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth lands with a light punch inside.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smooth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
OConnor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OConnor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smooth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OConnor blocking some punches.
OConnor missing with knees to the body.
OConnor looks winded!
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OConnors head.
Smooth misses with some punches.
OConnor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smooth is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth lands a hook that snaps the head of OConnor backwards.
A frustrated look appears on OConnor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smooth prevents a body shot from OConnor. #T1#
Smooth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OConnors head. #ROC#OConnor is rocked!
Smooth working aggressively here.
OConnor is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
OConnor tries to throw a body punch but Smooth avoids it by throwing OConnor back against the cage.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OConnor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnor.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth working aggressively here.
OConnor blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
OConnor seems to have recovered his senses.
Smooth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OConnors head.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but OConnor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Smooth.
OConnor looking for a takedown.
OConnor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smooth.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth throws a big uppercut that drops OConnor! More strikes from Smooth and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! OConnor lies dazed against the cage as Smooth celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mbape Smooth!
An out of breath Mbape Smooth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC Canada 2
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1##CL#
Smooth clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Mercenary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercenary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smooth has him pressed against the cage.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercenary throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smooths head.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Vizual Mercenary has been cut.
Smooth pushes Mercenary back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with some punches.
I was talking to Smooth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mercenary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercenary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Smooth.
Smooth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mercenary.
Smooth lands with a right to the head.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Mercenary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercenary misses with the head strike.
Smooth lands a shoulder strike.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth lands a hook that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards. #ROC#Mercenary is rocked!#T1#
Mercenary blocking some punches.
Mercenary lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercenary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercenary blocks an uppercut.
Mercenary lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smooth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mercenary is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Mercenary seems to have recovered his senses.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth lands with a light punch inside.
Smooth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smooth.
Smooth lands a big right hand that drops Mercenary! The killer instinct kicks in and Smooth finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smooth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mbape Smooth!
Mbape Smooth thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WFC Tokyo 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Mercenary throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smooth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercenary.#CL#
Smooth darts in and clinches Mercenary up against the cage.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mercenary swings wildly with an uppercut but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth gets through Mercenary's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smooth lands with a short shot to the head.
Mercenary blocking some punches.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Vizual Mercenary has been cut.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Mercenary.
Mercenary tries to break free but Smooth pushes him back against the cage.
Mercenary stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mercenary creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Smooth.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Smooth lands a right hand.
Mercenary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Mercenary lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Smooth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercenary throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercenary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercenary swings wildly with an uppercut but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercenary tries to throw a body punch but Smooth avoids it by throwing Mercenary back against the cage.
Mercenary working aggressively here.
Mercenary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercenary blocks an uppercut.
Mercenary throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smooth scores with a shot to the side of Mercenary's head.
Smooth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Mercenary is rocked!
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercenary is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Mercenary blocking some punches.
Smooth blocking some punches.
Mercenary seems to have recovered his senses.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercenary swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Smooth. #T2#
Mercenary misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercenary.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercenary.
Smooth lands a hook that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards.
Mercenary misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercenarys head.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Mercenary.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Mercenary lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smooth or not.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercenary misses with the head strike.
Smooth scores with a shot to the side of Mercenary's head.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mercenary misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mercenary to his knees! Smooth keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mbape Smooth!
After winning the bout, Mbape Smooth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WFC Rio de Janeiro 4
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smooth scores with a shot to the side of Cartier's head.
Smooth lands a nice uppercut.
Cartier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smooth lands a right hand.
Smooth lands with a short shot to the head.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth scores with a shot to the side of Cartier's head.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smooth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smooth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mbape Smooth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cartier.
Smooth lands a right hand.
Smooth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smooth fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Smooth moves into the clinch.
Smooth lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Smooth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartier tries to score a body lock takedown but Smooth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smooth walks away with a smile on his face. Cartier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Smooth clinches with his opponent.
Smooth lands a right hand.
Smooth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth lands a shoulder strike.
Cartier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smooth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smooth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smooth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Smooth.
Smooth gets underhooks to prevent Cartier's takedown attempt.
A short left from Smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smooth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smooth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartier backwards.
Smooth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Smooth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Cartier is rocked!
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Cartier is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
Smooth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartier.
Cartier blocking some punches.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartier.
Cartier seems to have recovered his senses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smooth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smooth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smooth lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartier backwards.
Smooth unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cartier! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Smooth is unloading with more strikes now! Cartier drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mbape Smooth!
A relieved looking Mbape Smooth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Smooth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vij swings for the body but Smooth moves out of range.
Smooth throws out a counter right but Vij avoids it with no problem.
Smooth tries to clinch but Vij moves away
and Vij counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mbape Smooth has been cut.
Smooth tries to clinch but Vij moves away
letting Vij counter with a right hand.
Vij has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Berloga in the buildup to the fight.
Smooth is looking to clinch.
It looked like Vij wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smooth moves out of range as Vij throws a body kick.
It seemed like Smooth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Vij tries to keep at a distance but Smooth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth blocks a body shot from Vij.
Smooth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smooth or not.
Vij working aggressively here.
Smooth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vijs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth lands an 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!
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij wants to stall.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij taking a breather.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Smooth.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vij is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vij is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smooth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Vij lands a body punch. #BC#
Vij's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smooth darts in and clinches Vij up against the cage.
Smooth misses with some punches. #T2#
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smooth managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij blocking some punches.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smooths head.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth blocking some punches.
Vij blocking some punches.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smooth scores with a shoulder strike.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smooth.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Smooth controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij. #T3#
Smooth blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Vij.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Vij throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Smooth.
Vij tries a body shot but Smooth blocks it.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smooth working aggressively here.
Vij tries to work over Smooth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Smooth.
Vij is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij lands a right hand. #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!
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
A short right from Smooth on the inside. #BC#
Vij escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smooth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Smooth clinches with his opponent.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Vij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Vij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mbape Smooth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth'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.#R2#
Vij swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smooth doesn't manage to clinch there - Vij circles away.
Vij throws an overhand right that lands on Smooth's shoulder, as Smooth tries to avoid the shot.
Vij getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smooth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vij paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Vij does it's job there.#CL2#
Smooth clinches up with Vij and pushes him back against the cage.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij blocking some punches.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mbape Smooth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Smooth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vij backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vij. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vij lands with a light punch inside.
Vij blocking some punches.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vij is looking to control Smooth's arms but Smooth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vij has his back to the cage.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smooth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vij.
Smooth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vijs head.
Vij looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij stalls.
Smooth lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Smooth lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Smooth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smooth.
Smooth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Vij breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smooth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smooth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Vij tries to keep at a distance but Smooth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Vij has Smooth pushed against the cage.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vij - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth. #T3#
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smooth.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Vij's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smooth.
Smooth lands an uppercut.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vij.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij tries to stall but Smooth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth lands a right hand.
Vij working aggressively here.
Smooth has Vij pressed against the cage, preventing Vij from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vij lands a body shot.
Vij is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vij. #BC#
Vij breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smooth wants to clinch.
Smooth tries to clinch but Vij moves out of range. #CL2#
Smooth clinches up against the cage.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vij looking to throw knees to the head but Smooth is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mbape Smooth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
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#
Smooth wants to clinch.
Smooth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vij counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vij swats away the attempt to clinch by Smooth.#CL2#
Smooth takes the fight into the clinch.
Vij is leaning against Smooth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Smooth.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij blocking some punches. #T1#
Vij blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vij is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smooth is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Smooth.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Alexander Vij has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Smooth scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
A shot in the inside from Vij. #BC#
Vij's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smooth tries to clinch up.
Smooth is looking to clinch but Vij is avoiding it.
Smooth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vij manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vij swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vij misses with an uppercut. Smooth saw that one coming.
Smooth tries to clinch there but Vij circles away. #CL2#
Smooth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smooth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smooth.
Vij is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Smooth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smooth letting Vij take a breather here.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij looking to slow down the pace here.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vij blocking some punches.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Vij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Vij lands a right hand.
Smooth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Smooth avoids it by throwing Vij back against the cage.
Smooth lands an 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!
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Smooth controls the action.
Vij blocking some punches.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Vij looking to throw knees to the head but Smooth is blocking nicely.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Smooth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vij misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mbape Smooth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smooth 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mbape Smooth!
After winning the bout, Mbape Smooth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Smooth.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Smooth shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Smooth drives through and clinches with Adams against the cage.
A short right from Smooth on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smooth.
Smooth pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams is working for takedown but Smooth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mbape Smooth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Adams.
Smooth scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Smooth.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smooth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Adams is rocked!
Adams goes for a takedown attempt but Smooth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?#CL#
Smooth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams blocking some punches.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Smooth.
Adams wants to take the fight to the mat but Smooth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smooth prevents the takedown attempt.
Adams looks winded!
Smooth throws a big uppercut that drops Adams! More strikes from Smooth and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Adams lies dazed against the cage as Smooth celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mbape Smooth!
Our winner, Mbape Smooth, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2023

#R1#
Kokubufuko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Kokubufuko tries to keep at a distance but Smooth has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kokubufuko breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Kokubufuko's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Smooth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokubufuko.
Kokubufuko goes for a takedown attempt but Smooth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Smooth moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Kokubufuko is trying to force a seperation but Smooth has the dominant position.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokubufuko tries to pull guard but Smooth holds him up against the cage and eventually Kokubufuko drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth blocks a body shot from Kokubufuko.
A short left from Smooth. #T1#
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokubufuko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth pushes Kokubufuko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokubufuko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokubufuko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taobaru Kokubufuko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smooth misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
A short right from Smooth on the inside.
Smooth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Smooth.
Smooth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokubufuko takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smooth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kokubufuko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kokubufuko backwards.
Kokubufuko blocking some punches. #T2#
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokubufuko has had enough of the clinch but Smooth keeps him there for the moment.
Smooth is pressed up against the cage. Kokubufuko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smooth down to the mat. Smooth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Smooth forces Kokubufuko back against the cage and clinches.
Kokubufuko wants a takedown but no success here.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth pushes Kokubufuko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokubufuko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smooth after a bit of a struggle.
Smooth lands a hook that snaps the head of Kokubufuko backwards.
A short right from Smooth.
A short right from Smooth. #ROC2#Kokubufuko is rocked!
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Kokubufuko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Kokubufuko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Kokubufuko blocking some punches.
Kokubufuko seems to have got his legs back now.
Kokubufuko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kokubufuko throws an elbow but it misses.
Kokubufuko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kokubufuko blocking some punches.
Kokubufuko tries to break free but Smooth pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Kokubufuko jumps guard but Smooth stands there with Kokubufuko around his waist. Kokubufuko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kokubufuko blocks an uppercut.
Kokubufuko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kokubufuko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kokubufuko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smooth walks away with a smile on his face. Kokubufuko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Smooth closes the distance and clinches.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokubufuko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kokubufuko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kokubufuko is looking to control Smooth's arms but Smooth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kokubufuko has his back to the cage.
Kokubufuko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Smooth.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Smooth lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokubufuko.
Smooth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kokubufuko is trying to pull guard but Smooth has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Kokubufuko pulls Smooth into guard. #SU2#
Smooth decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Smooth rushes Kokubufuko and presses him up against the cage.
Smooth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kokubufuko backwards.
Kokubufuko takes a shot to the head.
Kokubufuko misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokubufuko tries to pull guard but Smooth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kokubufuko trying to control the position but instead, Smooth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kokubufuko into the cage.
Smooth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mbape Smooth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Kokubufuko tries to keep at a distance but Smooth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kokubufuko is looking to control Smooth's arms but Smooth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kokubufuko has his back to the cage.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokubufuko tries to pull guard but Smooth holds him up against the cage and eventually Kokubufuko drops back down to his feet.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokubufuko.
Kokubufuko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smooth is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Kokubufuko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Kokubufuko breaks from the clinch.
Smooth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Smooth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Mbape Smooth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kokubufuko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smooth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taobaru Kokubufuko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smooth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kokubufuko backwards.
Kokubufuko jumps guard but Smooth stands there with Kokubufuko around his waist. Kokubufuko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smooth lands an uppercut.#T1#
Smooth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Smooth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smooth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Smooth.
A shot in the inside from Smooth.
Kokubufuko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smooth lands a big right hand that drops Kokubufuko! The killer instinct kicks in and Smooth finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smooth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mbape Smooth!
Mbape Smooth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1##CL#
Smooth forces Jcool back against the cage and clinches.
Jcool's coach down at Hellfire Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jcool's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Jcool.
Smooth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smooth scores with a shot to the side of Jcool's head.
Smooth lands an uppercut.
Smooth has Jcool pressed against the cage, preventing Jcool from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smooth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Smooth.
Smooth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jcools head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smooth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smooth lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smooth lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Jcool is rocked!
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jcool is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jcool blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jcool blocking some punches.
Jcool seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Smooth.
Smooth creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jcool with a big uppercut! Jcool tries to clinch up but Smooth pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jcool to the mat! Jcool covers up and Smooth unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mbape Smooth!
A very excited looking Mbape Smooth 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.
Abdul Jcool was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Smooth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smooth lands a glancing blow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Smooth throws a lazy uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smooth throws a solid leg kick but Tampukpuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smooth.
Tampukpuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tampukpuk looks to throw the jab but Smooth is out of range.
We've been told by Smooth's head coaches at Cloud9 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smooth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tampukpuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smooth throws a chopping leg kick but Tampukpuk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tampukpuk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smooth is able to avoid easily.
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smooth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smooth 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.
Smooth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tampukpuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Smooth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tampukpuk wants to clinch but Smooth slips to the side
and Smooth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smooth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Tampukpuk is rocked!
Smooth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smooth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tampukpuk. That did some damage!
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Smooth. That snapped Tampukpuk's head back.
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tampukpuk unleashes a big counter combination but Smooth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smooth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smooth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tampukpuk.
Smooth digs a good hook to Tampukpuk's body.
Tampukpuk throws out a powerful jab.
Smooth throws a combination. Tampukpuk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth throws a leg kick which misses Tampukpuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Tampukpuk tries to avoid it. #T2##KD#
Smooth drops Tampukpuk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tampukpuk looks back up at him and smiles so Smooth waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tampukpuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
A solid body kick from Smooth.
Smooth connects with a leg kick.
Tampukpuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Smooth lands a nice shot that snaps Tampukpuk's head back.
Smooth looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Smooth backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Tampukpuk's temple! It sends Tampukpuk violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Smooth celebrates and the doctors try to help Tampukpuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Mbape Smooth!
Mbape Smooth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TKO Quarter Finals
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Andreas checks a leg kick.
Smooth slips a jab from Andreas.
Andreas throws a front kick that sends Smooth stumbling back into the ropes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Andreas.
Smooth looks winded!
Andreas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smooth drops his hands momentarily and Andreas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Mbape Smooth has been cut.
Andreas throws a big shot that misses.
Andreas moves out of range as Smooth strikes.
Smooth avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Smooth misses #KD#
and Andreas counters with a nice right hand that sends Smooth toppling to the canvas! Smooth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Andreas finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreas cracks Smooth on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Smooth falls backwards against the ropes. Andreas follows up with more strikes that drop Smooth to his knees. Andreas keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Smooth! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kunt Andreas!
Kunt Andreas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TKO Round 5
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Smooth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shakaromanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smooth.
Smooth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shakaromanov avoids the body shot from Smooth.
Smooth misses with the body kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smooth throws a right hand that Shakaromanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakaromanov also avoids with ease.
Smooth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shakaromanov walks into a left hand.
Shakaromanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smooth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smooth misses with a jab to the body
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakaromanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smooth misses with the body kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Smooth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Shakaromanov. That's going to slow Smooth down.
Shakaromanov throws a front kick that sends Smooth stumbling back into the ropes.
Smooth throws a lazy uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smooth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shakaromanov slips under a jab from Smooth.
Good exchange - Smooth coming out on top.
Shakaromanov lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smooth throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Shakaromanov counter with a right hand.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook. Smooth ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov lunges at Smooth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smooth's hand.
Shakaromanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smooth misses with a body kick.
Shakaromanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smooth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smooth throws a hook to the side of Shakaromanov's head but Shakaromanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Smooth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight left.
Shakaromanov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smooth if he has to take too many more of those.
Smooth misses with a left hand
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakaromanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smooth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
Smooth misses the jab.
Shakaromanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smooth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smooth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Smooth.
Smooth slips under a jab.
Shakaromanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smooth manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakaromanov slips under a jab from Smooth.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Shakaromanov looks to land a right hand but Smooth moved out of range.
Shakaromanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Shakaromanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Smooth throws a lazy right hand but Shakaromanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shakaromanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smooth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shakaromanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smooth misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a low kick, right behind Smooth 's knee.
A big left from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov scores with a nice head shot.
Smooth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Smooth.
Shakaromanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smooth.
Shakaromanov slips a straight right by Smooth.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shakaromanov.
Smooth misses with a straight left.
Shakaromanov swinging wildly here.
Shakaromanov lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smooth.
Shakaromanov throws the left hand but Smooth avoids the punch easily.
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Smooth coming out on top.
Shakaromanov checks a leg kick.
Smooth gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Shakaromanov works over Smooth's head and body with a nice combination.
Smooth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick by Smooth misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shakaromanov catches Smooth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick lands for Shakaromanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakaromanov lands a nice hook to Smooth's body. Smooth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smooth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Smooth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Smooth thuds his shin into the meat of Shakaromanov's side.#T2#
Smooth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smooth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smooth tries to land a front kick but Shakaromanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smooth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut.
Smooth looks to land a right hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range.
Smooth throws a lazy uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakaromanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smooth misses with a hook
and Shakaromanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Smooth throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Shakaromanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smooth throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakaromanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smooth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shakaromanov has time to react.
Smooth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakaromanov takes one on the button.
Shakaromanov staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smooth with a body shot.
Smooth throws a hook but Shakaromanov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
A big right from Shakaromanov misses.
Smooth tries to move into range but Shakaromanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smooth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smooth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
Shakaromanov throws a jab when Smooth was well out of range.
Smooth misses with a lunging right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Smooth finds it's target.
Smooth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shakaromanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shakaromanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Shakaromanov is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Smooth. Those never looked like landing.
Shakaromanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
Smooth throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shakaromanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Smooth. That snapped Shakaromanov's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov scores with the left hand. Smooth knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Smooth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shakaromanov throws a shot from downtown. Smooth moves away and avoids it.
Shakaromanov lands a leg kick that knocks Smooth off balance momentarily.
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakaromanov 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.
Jab by Smooth.
Shakaromanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smooth misses with a right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Smooth looks to throw the jab but Shakaromanov is out of range.
Smooth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smooth works Shakaromanov's body with a nice hook.
Smooth throws a hook to the side of Shakaromanov's head but Shakaromanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shakaromanov avoids the head kick by Smooth.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Smooth avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Smooth throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakaromanov thuds his right hand into Smooth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shakaromanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smooth throws out the jab.
Smooth throws a hook but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.
Smooth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov connects with a right hand. Smooth shakes it off.
Smooth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smooth throws a hook but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.
Shakaromanov unleashes a big counter combination but Smooth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smooth misses with a hook. Shakaromanov ducked under it nicely.
Smooth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shakaromanov.
Smooth walks into a jab.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut. Smooth saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smooth connects with a looping right hand.
A nice combination there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Shakaromanov really 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.#R4#
A jab from Shakaromanov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smooth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shakaromanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smooth.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smooth.
Shakaromanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smooth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shakaromanov digs a good body shot into Smooth's ribs.
Smooth misses with a leg kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smooth moves forwards but Shakaromanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smooth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shakaromanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Smooth's head.
Smooth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smooth looks to land a right hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range.
Smooth takes a swing at Shakaromanov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth throws a push kick but Shakaromanov slaps the foot to one side.
Smooth keeps Shakaromanov at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circling - Shakaromanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shakaromanov scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smooth scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
A lazy left from Smooth finds it's target.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
It looked like Smooth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smooth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smooth misses with a leg kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a good, hard body kick but Smooth shrugs it off.
Shakaromanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shakaromanov - that will leave a mark!
Smooth walks into a left hand.
Smooth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Smooth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smooth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shakaromanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Shakaromanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smooth lands with a hook. Shakaromanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smooth works Shakaromanov's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Smooth cracks Shakaromanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smooth has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shakaromanov to stand back up!
Smooth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakaromanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smooth's hands.
Smooth throws the left hand but Shakaromanov avoids the punch easily.
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakaromanov thuds his shin into the meat of Smooth's side.
Smooth misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov defending well as Smooth loads up on a big left hand.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakaromanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smooth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smooth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shakaromanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shakaromanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mbape Smooth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#KD#
Smooth lands a big uppercut and Shakaromanov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shakaromanov looks OK. Smooth waves Shakaromanov back to his feet!
That kick from Shakaromanov tenderised Smooth's leg. Smooth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smooth misses the body punch
and Shakaromanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakaromanov blocks a jab.
Shakaromanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shakaromanov digs a good hook to Smooth's body.
Smooth tries to score with a low kick but Shakaromanov moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov lands with a straight right. Smooth didn't see that one coming.
Smooth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slow jab from Shakaromanov misses its intended target.
Shakaromanov scores with a jab.
Shakaromanov misses with the combination.
Shakaromanov 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.
Smooth is looking to chop away at Shakaromanov's legs. #T1#
Shakaromanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth misses with a low kick.
Smooth connects with a looping right hand.
Shakaromanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smooth misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Smooth misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a left and a right that stings Smooth.
Shakaromanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smooth at a distance.
Smooth misses with a two punch combination.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smooth throws a poor cross that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a body kick.
Smooth throws a push kick but Shakaromanov slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth loads up on a big right hand but Shakaromanov slips the punch.
Smooth lands the left hand.
Smooth misses with a hook. Shakaromanov ducked under it nicely.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Smooth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakaromanov cracks Smooth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Smooth is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smooth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mbape Smooth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Shakaromanov.
Good shot there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakaromanov! But no joy.
Smooth throws a big shot that misses.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Smooth avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakaromanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smooth.
Shakaromanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smooth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smooth throws a poor cross that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smooth thows a leg kick but Shakaromanov checks it
and Shakaromanov counters with a thumping low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mehmet Shakaromanov.
Well Shakaromanov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:50

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

Event: TKO Round 4
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Smooth punishes Albashir's body with a nice straight punch.
Smooth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Albashir delivers a nice body kick.
Smooth throws a lazy right hand but Albashir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albashir was well out of range. Poor timing from Smooth.#KD#
Smooth lands a big head kick that sends Albashir tumbling to the mat! Smooth takes a step backwards and waves Albashir back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Albashir is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jamaal Albashir has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth tries to score with a low kick but Albashir moves his leg out of the way.
Albashir is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
Smooth throws a jab but it's blocked by Albashir.
A shot to the body from Smooth misses
and Albashir makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smooth misses with a hook
and Albashir counters with a solid body kick.
Albashir seems to have recovered his senses.
Smooth cracks Albashir with a hook to the temple - Albashir is on wobbly legs here! Smooth swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Albashir falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Smooth wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mbape Smooth!
A relieved looking Mbape Smooth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TKO Round 3
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Smooth swings widly with a right hand
and Smooth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smooth swings widly with a right hand
and Meight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smooth throws a right hand that misses
and Meight counters with a leg kick.
Smooth misses with an uppercut
and Meight counters with a stiff right hand.
Smooth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smooth thinking.
Smooth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smooth.
Meight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smooth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smooth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smooth misses with a left hand
and Meight counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smooth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smooth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Meight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Mbape Smooth has been cut.
Smooth tests Meight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Meight.
Smooth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smooth lands a lovely overhand right.
Smooth throws a looping overhand right but Meight ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Meight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Smooth is predictable there
and Meight counters with a nice uppercut.
Meight throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smooth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Meight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smooth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Meight.
Meight scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meight scores with a push kick.
A solid body kick from Meight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meight, as that shot connected.
Smooth takes one on the button.
Meight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Meight lands with a nice body kick.
Smooth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meight lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uwot Meight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Meight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uwot Meight is winning the standup battle so far.
Meight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Meight blocks the low kick.
Meight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meight looks to throw the jab but Smooth is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Meight.
Meight throws a right hand that misses
and Smooth counters with a straight right hand.
Smooth throws a right hand that misses
letting Meight counter with a right hand. #T1#
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Meight.
Meight lunges at Smooth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smooth's hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smooth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Meight has got the better of the exchanges.
Smooth blocks a head kick by Meight.
A countering left hand to the body from Smooth misses.
Smooth misses with an uppercut.
Smooth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meight jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Meight misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Smooth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Smooth
and Meight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smooth swinging wildly here. #T2#
Smooth throws a jab but it's blocked by Meight.
Meight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smooth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smooth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Meight!
Smooth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meight.
Smooth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smooth misses with an uppercut.
Meight throws out a loose jab but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Meight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uwot Meight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Smooth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Meight slams his shin into Smooth's torso.
Meight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meight looks for the body kick but Smooth saw that one coming.
Smooth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Meight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smooth thinking.
Meight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smooth moves away.
Smooth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smooth.
Smooth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Meight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Meight tenderised Smooth's leg. Smooth is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Smooth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meight throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Meight checks a leg kick.
Meight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meight throws a hook but Smooth blocks it.
Meight throws an off balance right hand
and Smooth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smooth misses with a low kick.
Meight throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smooth avoids it.
A jab lands there for Meight.
Smooth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Smooth misses with a hook. Meight ducked under it nicely.
Meight throws a shot from downtown. Smooth moves away and avoids it.
Meight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Meight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smooth's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Meight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smooth counters with a straight right hand.
Smooth looks to land a left hand but Meight moved out of range nicely.
Meight lands a nice shot that snaps Smooth's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uwot Meight clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Meight tries a head kick but it misses.
Meight connects with a nice looking jab. #KD#
Meight lands a big head kick that sends Smooth tumbling to the mat! Meight takes a step backwards and waves Smooth back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Smooth is rocked!
Smooth looks to throw the jab but Meight is out of range.
Smooth misses with a hook to the body
and Meight counters with a solid body kick.
A cross from Smooth lands.
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!
Smooth misses with a jab to the body
and Meight counters with an inside leg kick.
Smooth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Meight.
A jab from Meight misses.
Smooth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Meight.
Meight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smooth can do to turn this around?#T1#
Smooth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meight.
Meight throwing a counter right hand but Smooth manages to avoid it.
Meight is looking to land body kicks.
Smooth counters with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Meight.
Meight pushes Smooth away with a front kick.
Meight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meight keeps Smooth at a distance using the push kick.
Smooth throws an off balance right hand
and Meight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Mbape Smooth's cut even more.
Smooth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Meight.
Meight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smooth. Smooth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Meight throws a leg kick which misses Smooth's front leg but catches the back leg as Smooth tries to avoid it.
Meight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meight misses with a looping right.
Meight lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smooth avoids the head kick by Meight.
Meight thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smooth if he has to take too many more of those.
Smooth misses with a low kick.
A big left from Meight misses.
Meight throws out a loose jab but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meight with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uwot Meight had his way with Mbape Smooth in that round.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Smooth cracks a nice hook into Meight's ribs.
Uwot Meight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meight thows a body kick. Smooth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Meight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smooth momentarily.
Meight slips a straight right by Smooth.
Meight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth misses with a hook. Meight ducked under it nicely.
Smooth throws a jab but it's blocked by Meight.
Meight is looking to counter punch.
Smooth misses with a body shot
and Meight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Smooth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meight with the inside leg kick.
Meight missing with a left hand there. Smooth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smooth misses with an uppercut
and Smooth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meight connects with a jab.
Smooth misses with a head kick.
Mbape Smooth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smooth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Meight dips to his left and cracks Smooth with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Meight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meight.
Smooth throws a sloppy body shot
and Meight makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Smooth misses with a shot to the body
and Meight counters with a body kick that stops Smooth in his tracks momentarily.
Smooth throws a sloppy body shot
and Meight counters with an inside leg kick.
Meight connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meight connects with a single shot there.
Smooth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meight doesn't seem bothered though.
Meight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smooth swings for the body but Meight moves out of range.
Meight scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Meight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uwot Meight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meight 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uwot Meight!

Event: TKO Round 2
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Days missing with a left hand there. Smooth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smooth jabs Days to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smooth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Days needs to keep his hands up - Smooth had a free shot at his head there.
Days just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Days misses its intended target.
Smooth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Days.
Days moves out of range of the body kick from Smooth.
Days slips a jab from Smooth.
A telegraphed right hand from Smooth misses the target.
Smooth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Days.
Smooth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Days steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smooth.
Smooth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Days counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Days.
A looping hook to the body misses from Days. Smooth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Days as he checks the leg kick.
Smooth looks to throw the jab but Days is out of range.
Days lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Days throws a right hand that misses
and Smooth counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Days ducks under a wild hook from Smooth.
Days waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smooth.
Smooth throws a head kick but Days moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Days! But no joy.
Days throws a body punch but Smooth moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Smooth misses its target.
The fighters circling - Smooth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Days lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Days lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smooth slips under a jab from Days.
A little feinted left hand from Smooth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smooth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Days checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smooth swings for the body but Days moves out of range.
Days doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smooth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Days.
Good leg kick by Days.
Smooth throws a looping overhand right but Days ducks down to avoid it.
Days uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smooth has time to react.
Smooth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Days.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smooth.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Days.
Days slips a jab from Smooth.
Days misses the jab.
Days on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Days.
Smooth misses with a hook.
Days keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Days looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Days checks the leg kick nicely there.
Days has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Smooth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth slips under a jab from Days.
A shot to the body from Smooth misses
and Days counters with a solid body kick.
Days uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smooth.
Smooth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Days is out of range and Smooth settles back down.
Smooth throws a sloppy head kick and Days moves out of range easily.
Days throws a body punch but Smooth moves out of range.
Smooth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Days looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Days throws a lazy uppercut
and Smooth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Mbape Smooth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smooth throws a leg kick
letting Days counter with a right hand.
That kick from Days tenderised Smooth's leg. Smooth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Days just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Days misses the target.
Days with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Days is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smooth.
Smooth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smooth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Days misses the jab.
Days steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smooth.
Smooth slips under a jab.
Smooth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Days.
Smooth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth looks to land a right hand but Days moved out of range.
Days checks a leg kick.
Days jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Days avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Days scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Smooth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Days lands a jab.
Days misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Smooth misses the target.
Smooth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smooth avoids a kick to the body.
Smooth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smooth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smooth throws a body shot but no joy.
Days is looking to slow Smooth down with leg kicks.
Days throws a shot from downtown. Smooth moves away and avoids it.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Days.
Outta Days seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smooth tries a low kick but Days avoids it.
Days let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Days ducks under a wild hook from Smooth.
Smooth throws a jab when Days was well out of range.
It seemed like Days was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Days feints and then cracks Smooth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smooth down.
Smooth on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Jab, jab by Days - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smooth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smooth misses with an uppercut. Days saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Days.
Smooth throws a leg kick but Days sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Smooth.
Smooth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Days staying out of range there.
Days misses the shot to the body.
Smooth slips under a jab.
Days dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smooth. That did some damage!
Days throws an overhand right that lands on Smooth's shoulder, as Smooth tries to avoid the shot.
Days takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smooth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smooth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smooth throws a front kick aimed at Days's knee but Days avoids it well.
Smooth backing away here, and Days unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Outta Days showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Days is looking to slow Smooth down with leg kicks.
Smooth throws a lazy body kick
and Days counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smooth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Days.
Smooth misses with a hook.
Days tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smooth was well out of range. Poor timing from Days.
It looked like Smooth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smooth misses with a right hand
and Days counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Smooth. That snapped Days's head back.
Days blocks a low kick nicely.
Smooth looks to land a right hand but Days moved out of range.
Days fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smooth.
Smooth feints a jab promting Days to slip. Smooth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Days slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smooth staying out of range there.
Smooth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smooth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Days with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Days throws a body shot but no joy.
Smooth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smooth lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Days avoids the body shot from Smooth.
Days ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smooth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smooth connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Smooth misses.
Smooth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Days.
Days connects with a nice looking jab.
Smooth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Days throws a hook to the side of Smooth's head but Smooth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smooth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Days.
Days walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Days misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smooth.
Smooth looks to land a right hand but Days moved out of range.
Smooth scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smooth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Days in his tracks.
Days jabs Smooth right on the nose. Smooth blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Smooth lands a nice hook to Days's body. Days takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smooth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Days counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Days.
Days thuds his right hand into Smooth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smooth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Days pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smooth throws a head kick that misses.
Smooth misses with a left hand
and Days counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Days slips under a jab.
Smooth throws a hook but Days blocks it.
Days misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Days stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Days lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smooth takes a step back to recover.
Days turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Outta Days just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Smooth lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Smooth finds it's way through Days's defenses.
Smooth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Days lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smooth's sensitive parts.
Smooth avoids the body shot from Days.
Smooth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Days circles away quickly and effectively.
Days takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smooth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Days misses with an uppercut.
Smooth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Smooth misses
and Days counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Days thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smooth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Days moves away.
Days looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smooth misses with a left hand
and Days cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Days scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smooth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Smooth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Days manages to avoid it.
Smooth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smooth connects with a looping right hand.
Days bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smooth misses with a right hand
and Days counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smooth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smooth throws a sloppy body shot
and Days cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smooth misses the jab.
Days moves out of range of the strikes.
Days looks to land a body kick but Smooth moved away.
Smooth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Days.
Smooth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smooth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Days stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Days ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smooth moves away.
Days takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Days lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smooth tries to land a leg kick but Days saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Days moves out of range of the strikes.
Smooth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Days.
Days swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Days takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smooth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smooth slips under a jab from Days.
Smooth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smooth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Days darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smooth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Days.
Smooth throws a big shot that misses.
Days misses with a body shot
and Days takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smooth moves away from the strike by Days.
A punch lands to the side of Smooth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Days jabs at Smooth's body.
Nice straight punches there by Smooth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mbape Smooth had his way with Outta Days in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Days jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth throws a hook to the side of Days's head but Days sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smooth misses with a wild body shot.
Smooth throws a jab when Days was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Days.
Days throws a hook to the side of Smooth's head but Smooth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smooth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Days throws a shot from downtown. Smooth moves away and avoids it.
Days misses with a hook. Smooth ducked under it nicely.
Smooth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Days manages to avoid it.
Days uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Days ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Smooth blocks the low kick.
Smooth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Days throws out the jab.
Days takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Days scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Days turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smooth misses with a straight right.
Days tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smooth was well out of range. Poor timing from Days.
Smooth swings widly with a right hand
and Days counters with a nice kick to the body.
Days misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smooth throws a big shot that misses.
Smooth misses with a leg kick
and Days counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smooth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smooth throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Days cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smooth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smooth misses with a body kick.
Days buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smooth connects with a single shot there.
Smooth throws a low kick but Days moves out of range easily.
Days swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smooth misses with a hook.#T2#
Smooth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Days throws a body punch but Smooth moves out of range.
Days throws a shot to the body.
Days looks to land a left hand but Smooth moved out of range nicely.
Smooth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smooth throws a looping overhand right but Days ducks down to avoid it.
Smooth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smooth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Days.
Smooth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Days has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smooth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Days lands a jab.
Smooth throws out a loose jab but Days uses good head movement to avoid it.
Days tries a quick counter leg kick but Smooth is wise to it.
Days jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Days jabs at Smooth's body.
Days takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smooth throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Days counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Outta Days.
Well Days 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Outta Days!

Event: TKO Round 1
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Smooth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spirikavicius throws out a loose jab but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spirikavicius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smooth to score with a decent uppercut.
Smooth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spirikavicius.
The fighters circling - Spirikavicius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smooth connects with the punch.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Spirikavicius.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smooth! But no joy.
Smooth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spirikavicius.
Nice body kick there by Smooth.
Smooth lands a right hook to the body.
Smooth digs a good hook to Spirikavicius's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smooth blocks a jab.
Smooth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smooth slips a straight right by Spirikavicius.
A countering left hand to the body from Smooth misses.#T1#
Smooth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spirikavicius misses with a straight left.
Smooth lunges at Spirikavicius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spirikavicius's hand.
Smooth scores with a jab.
Smooth thuds his right hand into Spirikavicius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smooth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spirikavicius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spirikavicius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spirikavicius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smooth pushes Spirikavicius away with a front kick.
Mbape Smooth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smooth.
Spirikavicius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smooth.
Spirikavicius is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smooth's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Smooth throws a sloppy body shot
and Spirikavicius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smooth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Jab, jab by Smooth - just one landing.
Smooth looks to score with a jab to the body but Spirikavicius is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Spirikavicius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smooth scores with a nice right hand.
Smooth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spirikavicius counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by Smooth.
Smooth cracks Spirikavicius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smooth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spirikavicius in his tracks.
Smooth lands with a cross.
Smooth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spirikavicius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smooth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smooth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smooth scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Smooth.
Smooth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smooth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mbape Smooth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spirikavicius cracks Smooth with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Mbape Smooth has been cut.
Good exchange - Smooth coming out on top.
Spirikavicius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spirikavicius 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.
Smooth lands with a cross.
Smooth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Smooth.
Smooth misses with a body kick.
Spirikavicius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spirikavicius there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Spirikavicius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smooth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smooth lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut lands for Smooth. That snapped Spirikavicius's head back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Spirikavicius might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Spirikavicius blocks a jab.
Spirikavicius throwing a counter right hand but Smooth manages to avoid it.
Spirikavicius ducks right into an uppercut from Smooth. #T1#
A big left from Spirikavicius misses.
Spirikavicius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Smooth.
Smooth throws a body shot but no joy.
Smooth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Spirikavicius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Smooth.
Smooth tests Spirikavicius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Smooth. Beautiful body shot.
Smooth misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Spirikavicius misses the target.
Smooth scores with the left hand. Spirikavicius knows he should have avoided that one.
Smooth connects with a crisp jab.
Spirikavicius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smooth.
Smooth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spirikavicius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smooth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smooth cracks Spirikavicius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smooth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Spirikavicius catches Smooth right on the button with a cross.
Spirikavicius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smooth cracks Spirikavicius with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spirikavicius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smooth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smooth throws a hook to the side of Spirikavicius's head but Spirikavicius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Spirikavicius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spirikavicius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smooth.
Smooth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mbape Smooth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Smooth misses the body punch
letting Spirikavicius counter with a right hand.
Spirikavicius misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Spirikavicius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spirikavicius connects with a single shot there.
Spirikavicius loads up on a big right hand but Smooth slips the punch.
Spirikavicius throws out a loose jab but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spirikavicius connects with a body shot that sends Smooth's belly button to the back.
Smooth scores with a nice head shot.
Smooth lands a jab to the head.
Smooth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smooth thuds a left hand into Spirikavicius's body.
Spirikavicius moves forwards but Smooth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth throws a leg kick
and Spirikavicius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Mbape Smooth's cut even more.
Spirikavicius takes a swing at Smooth's ribcage but misses.
Smooth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Spirikavicius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smooth.
Smooth scores with a hook to the body. Spirikavicius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spirikavicius avoids the body shot from Smooth.
Smooth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spirikavicius throws a lazy right hand but Smooth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth tries to score with a low kick but Spirikavicius moves his leg out of the way.
Spirikavicius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smooth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spirikavicius checks it well.
It looked like Spirikavicius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smooth.
Spirikavicius throws a hook but Smooth avoids it easily.
Spirikavicius slips a straight right by Smooth.
Smooth scores with a body shot.
Spirikavicius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smooth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smooth throws a leg kick but Spirikavicius checks it.
Smooth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Jab by Smooth.
Smooth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spirikavicius is out of range and Smooth settles back down.
Smooth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spirikavicius at a distance.
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!
Spirikavicius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smooth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spirikavicius.
Smooth jabs Spirikavicius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smooth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smooth connects with a body shot.
Spirikavicius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smooth moves away.
Spirikavicius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spirikavicius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smooth.
Spirikavicius blocks a low kick nicely.
Smooth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mbape Smooth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
That's time! Spirikavicius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Spirikavicius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smooth throws a body shot but no joy.
Smooth misses with a head kick.
Smooth moves away from the strike by Spirikavicius.
Smooth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spirikavicius swings for the body but Smooth moves out of range.
Smooth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spirikavicius 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.
Spirikavicius misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Smooth.
Spirikavicius looks to throw the jab but Smooth is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Spirikavicius.
Smooth throws a hook but Spirikavicius avoids it easily.
Spirikavicius missing with a left hand there. Smooth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spirikavicius misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Smooth to counter with a crisp jab.
Mbape Smooth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smooth throws the kick towards the body but Spirikavicius avoids it.#T1#
Smooth connects with a nice looking jab.
Spirikavicius looks to land a right hand but Smooth moved out of range.
Smooth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smooth catches Spirikavicius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spirikavicius loads up on a big right hand but Smooth slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Smooth.
Smooth moves out of range of the strikes.
Spirikavicius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spirikavicius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smooth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spirikavicius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Smooth. Beautiful body shot.
Smooth connects with a solid leg kick.
Spirikavicius 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 cheers as Smooth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spirikavicius doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Spirikavicius avoids the body shot from Smooth.
Smooth throws a leg kick
and Spirikavicius counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Spirikavicius. Smooth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Spirikavicius.
Smooth stuns Spirikavicius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smooth throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Spirikavicius counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smooth! Spirikavicius lets Smooth back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Smooth is rocked!
Spirikavicius takes a swing at Smooth's ribcage but misses.
Spirikavicius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smooth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spirikavicius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smooth throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Spirikavicius to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Mbape Smooth's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smooth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spirikavicius throws a body punch but Smooth moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kasparas Spirikavicius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Smooth lands a body shot.
Kasparas Spirikavicius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smooth misses with a double jab
and Spirikavicius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smooth is still on wobbly legs! Can Spirikavicius finish him?
Smooth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smooth seems to have recovered his senses.
Spirikavicius avoids a kick to the body.
Mbape Smooth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spirikavicius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smooth lands a lovely overhand right.
Smooth misses with a head kick.
Spirikavicius throws a lazy right hand but Smooth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirikavicius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spirikavicius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smooth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spirikavicius.
Jab, jab by Smooth - just one landing. #T1#
Smooth misses with a body shot.
Smooth slips under a jab.
Smooth slips under a jab.
Smooth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spirikavicius momentarily.
Smooth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smooth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spirikavicius. Spirikavicius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smooth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spirikavicius doesn't seem bothered though.
Spirikavicius swings for the body but Smooth moves out of range.
Spirikavicius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spirikavicius throws a hook but Smooth avoids it easily.
Spirikavicius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Smooth misses.
A jab lands there for Smooth.#T2#
Spirikavicius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spirikavicius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spirikavicius.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Spirikavicius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Smooth.
Smooth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Smooth. Beautiful body shot.
Spirikavicius looks to land a left hand but Smooth moved out of range nicely.
Spirikavicius throws out a powerful jab.
Spirikavicius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smooth cracks Spirikavicius with a good jab.
Smooth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spirikavicius's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Spirikavicius.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mbape Smooth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smooth 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mbape Smooth!

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