Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 185
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Peyton Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moore.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Moore avoids it well and moves away.
Moore misses with a looping left.#T1#
Moore connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Moore is quick to defend against it.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Moore avoids it well and moves away.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peyton Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Moore avoids it well and moves away.
Moore throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Moore is quick to defend against it.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Moore takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Moore avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith slips under a jab from Moore.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moore looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Moore there.
Moore throws a leg kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't. #T5#
Moore is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Moore is defending well. #SUB#
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Moore is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Moore is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
A very excited looking Mike Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 177
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Murphy taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy taking a breather.
Smith letting Murphy take a breather here.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Murphy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Murphy has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Murphy.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Smith jumps guard and drags Murphy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Murphy content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Murphy is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.#CL#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it. #T7#
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Murphy.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Murphy tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs. #T8#
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T9#
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith fails to pull guard. #TD#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting. #TD#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Murphy pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
Smith wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Kaven Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith fails to pull guard. #T1#
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Murphy has Smith pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Smith tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy'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.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Murphy tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Kaven Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Murphy blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy. #CUT2#Mike Smith's cut is getting worse.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T5#
Murphy working Smith over with knees to the body.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy stalling.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.#T6#
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Murphy landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#Mike Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Smith - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Murphy, and another! Smith is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kaven Murphy!
Kaven Murphy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Mike Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.

Event: TOF 170
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulmunki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Kulmunki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulmunki wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position. #SU#
Kulmunki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kulmunki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Kulmunki's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
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!
Kulmunki wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Kulmunki prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki. #TD2#
Smith jumps guard. #T1##SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Kulmunki defends easily.
Kulmunki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith is trying to control the position but Kulmunki postures up.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulmunki wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position. #SU#
Kulmunki stands up and waves to Smith to follow him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Kulmunki misses with a head kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulmunki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kulmunki throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kulmunki.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a left hand.
Kulmunki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Kulmunki breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Kulmunki connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulmunki misses with a hook.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kulmunki backwards.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Kulmunki tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kulmunki walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulmunki is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Kulmunki is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Kulmunki is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Kulmunki is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. #TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulmunki is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Smith is working an open guard so Kulmunki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith misses the body punch
and Kulmunki counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #BC#
Kulmunki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Kulmunki misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulmunki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kulmunki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Kulmunki is having none of it.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kulmunki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.#T5#
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith moves out of range as Kulmunki strikes.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kulmunki backwards.
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulmunki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kulmunki walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kulmunki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kulmunki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kulmunki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kulmunki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T6##KD#
Kulmunki lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Kulmunki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Kulmunki as Smith shoots in.#KD#
Kulmunki drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Kulmunki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Smith is rocked!#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulmunki finish him?
Kulmunki lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kulmunki has him pressed against the cage.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulmunki.#BC#
Kulmunki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulmunki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Kulmunki tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulmunki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kulmunki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Kulmunki controls the action. #T7##TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard. #SU#
Smith is working an open guard so Kulmunki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith jumps guard but Kulmunki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kulmunki uses from the top position. #SU#
Kulmunki stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Kulmunki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kulmunki throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Kulmunki connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.#T8#
Kulmunki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulmunki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries for a takedown but Kulmunki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kulmunki circles away. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kulmunki has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kulmunki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulmunki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kulmunki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulmunki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.#T9#
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulmunki throws out the jab.
Kulmunki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulmunki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith wants to clinch.
Kulmunki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD#
Kulmunki lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Kulmunki takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kulmunki. Kulmunki obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Smith pushes Kulmunki up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kulmunki has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulmunki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Kulmunki stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Smith darts in trying to clinch
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to clinch but Kulmunki is having none of it.
Smith thuds a left hand into Kulmunki's body.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Kulmunki misses with a few strikes there.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulmunki paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Kulmunki connects with a body shot.
Kulmunki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulmunki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kulmunki. Kulmunki obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Kulmunki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. #BC#
Kulmunki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Kenzo Kulmunki is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith wants to clinch up but Kulmunki keeps it at a distance.
Smith wants to clinch.#T3#
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kulmunki defends it nicely.
Kulmunki throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kulmunki misses with a wild body shot.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kulmunki avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kulmunki!
Kulmunki is trying to buck Smith off.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Kulmunki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T5#
Smith scores with punches from side control.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Kulmunki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kulmunki is not content to let Smith control the position.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working. #T6#
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.#ES#
Kulmunki throws Smith to one side and escapes!
Kulmunki scores with a leg kick.
Kulmunki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kulmunki is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Kulmunki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kulmunki circles away. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kulmunki.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kulmunki's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kulmunki to keep the fight standing.#T7#
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kulmunki has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kulmunki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kulmunki has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kulmunki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kulmunki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki is looking to counter punch.
Kulmunki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kulmunki to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #T8#
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.#BC#
Kulmunki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith wants to clinch.
Kulmunki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kulmunki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T9#
Kulmunki looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with a combination #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kulmunki keeps moving.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Kulmunki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
That's time! Kulmunki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kulmunki lands a head shot.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulmunki misses with a two punch combination.
Smith cracks Kulmunki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kulmunki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulmunki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Kulmunki, which made it look bad.
Kulmunki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1##CL2#
Smith clinches up with Kulmunki and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC#
Kulmunki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kulmunki throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Kulmunki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Kulmunki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith stops Kulmunki from standing up.
Smith trying to control but Kulmunki is working from the bottom.
Smith prevents Kulmunki from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulmunki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kulmunki blocks nicely.
Kulmunki wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kulmunki keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Kulmunki is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kulmunki scores with a hook.#T3#
Smith tries to clinch up but Kulmunki circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Kulmunki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Kulmunki throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Kulmunki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Kulmunki defends the submission attempt.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Kulmunki is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith trying to control the action but Kulmunki is working from the bottom.
Kulmunki won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Kulmunki is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulmunki won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Kulmunki is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Kulmunki fights it but they end up in guard.
Mike Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Kulmunki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulmunki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith stops Kulmunki from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kulmunki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulmunki is looking to counter punch.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kulmunki missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with the head strike.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Kulmunki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kulmunki!
Smith trying to control the action but Kulmunki is working from the bottom.
Smith prevents Kulmunki from escaping the position.#ES#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T7##CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Kulmunki from standing up.
Smith working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Kulmunki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kulmunki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T8##CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulmunki, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulmunki. #BC#
Kulmunki breaks from the clinch.
Kulmunki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Kulmunki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kulmunki circles away and keeps his distance.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Kulmunki didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith pushing down on Kulmunki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith stops Kulmunki from getting back to his feet. #T9#
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kulmunki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kulmunki is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Kulmunki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulmunki pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
Kulmunki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kulmunki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Kulmunki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kulmunki 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kenzo Kulmunki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mike Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.

Event: TOF 154
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Smith throws the left hand but Manfred avoids the punch easily.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manfred manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a body punch but Manfred moves out of range.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manfred will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Manfred.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Klaus Manfred has been cut.
Smith throws a body punch but Manfred moves out of range. #TD2#
Manfred fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Manfred is now in Smith's guard.#SUB#
Smith has his foot on Manfred's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manfred works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Manfred wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfred is one step ahead there.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith wants to sweep here but Manfred controlling him for the moment.
Manfred chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manfred must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Manfred got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manfred has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Manfred wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Manfred working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Manfred scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Manfred avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Manfred is defending the position. #T3#
Manfred is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Manfred is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Manfred's temple.
Manfred taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith winds up and cracks Manfred with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manfred is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Manfred's temple.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Manfred punching from the bottom.
Manfred wants to get back to full guard.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Manfred slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Manfred has wrist control.
Manfred has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Smith trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T5##SUB#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Manfred slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVB#
Manfred advances position into side control!
Smith regains half guard, as Manfred was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura from the bottom but Manfred passes into side control!
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith stops Manfred from passing to mount.
Manfred works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T6#
Smith wants to control but Manfred postures up.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manfred is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manfred working the head and body with strikes.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manfred's head.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfred moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith won't allow Manfred to sweep him here. #T7#
Smith wants to control from the top but Manfred keeps moving.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Manfred wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manfred does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is pressing down on Manfred's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manfred is holding on for now.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manfred is not content to let Smith control the position.
Manfred strikes from the bottom but Smith uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Manfred takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Manfred tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manfred is not content to let Smith control the position.
Manfred is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Manfred is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smith is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Manfred tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manfred is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Manfred's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to control the pace but Manfred is squirming around nicely.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klaus Manfred's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manfred.
Smith throws a hook but Manfred avoids it easily.
Klaus Manfred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Manfred's shoulder, as Manfred tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Manfred tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manfred lands a jab to Smith's midsection.#TD2#
Manfred looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manfred can do to turn this around?
Smith manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manfred got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manfred has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Manfred avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Manfred chips away with some ground and pound.
Manfred makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manfred trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manfred connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manfred doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manfred manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Manfred lands a couple of digs.
Manfred with a nice head shot there.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manfred lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Manfred avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manfred trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Manfred tries to pass.
Manfred with a nice head shot there.
Manfred with a nice head shot there.
Smith working a defensive guard but Manfred manages to pass into side control anyway.
Manfred wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #T4#
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Manfred slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Manfred controlling the action here.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Manfred defends it easily. #T5#
Manfred postures up.
Manfred is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Manfred is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Smith has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Manfred is looking to defend but Smith has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Manfred! Smith pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Manfred taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Smith!
Our winner, Mike Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 148
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mnusk.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mnusk looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Mnusk avoids it well and moves away.
Mnusk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mnusk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elo Mnusk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Mnusk tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Mnusk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Mnusk misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Mnusk. Mnusk gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Mnusk misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Mnusk scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Mnusk looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Mnusk throws a head kick that misses.
Mnusk throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith cracks Mnusk with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Mnusk looking to control.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to control but Mnusk is working from the bottom.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith stands up over Mnusk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mnusk has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mnusk's guard. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mnusk defends it well. #T4#
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mnusk wants to get back to full guard but Smith has passed into side control.
Smith grinds an elbow into Mnusk's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mnusk is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. #SUB#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5#
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mnusk to see if he's OK.
Mnusk is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Mnusk is defending well.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Mnusk defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mnusk tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mnusk throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smith. What's that going to do exactly?
Mnusk tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Mnusk is trying to escape the mount. #T6##SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mnusk tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Mnusk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mnusk is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mnusk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mnusk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mnusk tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mnusk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mnusk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Mnusk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mnusk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8##SUB#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mnusk is looking to reverse the position.
Mnusk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mnusk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith cracks Mnusk with a big elbow. #T9#
Mnusk is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mnusk's shoulder. That is not cool.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith cracks Mnusk with a big right hand but Mnusk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mnusk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Mnusk is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mnusk!
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mnusk tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mnusk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mnusk tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Mnusk is looking to clinch.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Mnusk misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Mnusk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mnusk can do to turn this around?
Mnusk is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith landing strikes.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mnusk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Mnusk can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mnusk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mnusk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Smith is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mnusk is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Elo Mnusk spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is'.

Event: TOF 137
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Kilgore throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Kilgore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kilgore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it well and moves away.
Jeremy Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore stuffs the takedown.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilgore throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kilgore misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Kilgore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kilgore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Kilgore misses.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kilgore throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kilgore lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Jeremy Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Kilgore throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.#T5#
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
A head kick by Kilgore misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilgore thinking. #T6#
Kilgore throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith slips a straight right by Kilgore.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore lands a high kick!
Kilgore scores with a leg kick. #T7#
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Kilgore flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Kilgore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is fighting to break Kilgore's control of his arms but Kilgore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T8#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilgore is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses. #T9#
Kilgore is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Kilgore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilgore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore controlling Smith's posture.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith stands up over Kilgore, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Kilgore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smith misses with a left hand
and Kilgore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeremy Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilgore can pounce on him.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Kilgore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Kilgore throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Kilgore lands with a slapping head kick.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilgore sprawls and moves away.
Kilgore plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kilgore throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a slapping head kick.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Kilgore scores with a three punch combo!
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Kilgore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Kilgore misses. #T4#
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Kilgore is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Kilgore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.#T5#
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith works Kilgore's body with a nice hook.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Smith checks it. #T6#
Kilgore throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Kilgore fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilgore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses. #T7#
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kilgore's head.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kilgore's head.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Kilgore controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Mike Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Smith passes Kilgore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kilgore wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard. #T8#
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving. #T9#
Kilgore wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kilgore's head.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kilgore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith cracks Kilgore with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilgore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Kilgore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kilgore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilgore lands a high kick!
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore. #T1#
Kilgore throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Smith blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilgore swinging wildly here.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it well and moves away.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kilgore, who protects the arm well.
Kilgore taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kilgore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilgore keeps working. #T4#
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kilgore is avoiding damage well.
Kilgore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kilgore is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilgore struggling a bit here.
Mike Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kilgore is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kilgore tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kilgore is not content to let Smith control the position.
Kilgore is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kilgore dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith throwing strikes but Kilgore manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Smith trying to remain calm as Kilgore controls from the top position.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilgore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to improve his position but Kilgore is controlling well.
Kilgore is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilgore is aware though and is defending well.#T7##SUB#
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kilgore has passed into half guard!
Kilgore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith is looking to improve his position. #T8#
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.
Kilgore controlling the action here.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kilgore is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T9#
Kilgore throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with a double jab #TD#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kilgore's guard.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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 Mike Smith.
I think Kilgore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Kilgore!
Jeremy Kilgore is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jeremy Kilgore 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.
The defeated Mike Smith had this to say: 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.

Event: TOF 132
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Smith moves out of range as Kulmunki strikes.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulmunki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Kulmunki swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Kulmunki keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #ES2#
Kulmunki pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Kulmunki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.#TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kulmunki was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Kulmunki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Kulmunki breaks the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kulmunki counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kulmunki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Kulmunki's belly button to the back.
Kulmunki throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulmunki scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left. #TD#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Kulmunki is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Kulmunki's guard.

Kulmunki pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulmunki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kulmunki looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Kulmunki didn't expect that.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulmunki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kulmunki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Kulmunki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kulmunki manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Kulmunki's guard. #ES2#
Kulmunki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kulmunki can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #BC2#
Kulmunki manages to break the clinch.
Kulmunki looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a wild combination.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kulmunki's waist but Kulmunki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulmunki.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kulmunki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A left lands for Smith.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kulmunki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a low kick.
Kulmunki stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulmunki is just out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kulmunki scores with a body shot.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kulmunki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kulmunki. Kulmunki obviously looking to wear him down.
Kulmunki throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith prevents Kulmunki from standing back up. #SUB#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulmunki sees it coming and defends easily.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Kulmunki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kulmunki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Kulmunki's hands, connecting with Kulmunki's forehead.#ES2#
Kulmunki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Kulmunki back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kulmunki.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Kulmunki keeps him there for the moment.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T5#
Smith is trying to drag Kulmunki to the mat but Kulmunki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Kulmunki manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kulmunki. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith slips under a jab.
Kulmunki misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith blocks a jab.
Kulmunki thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Kulmunki sprawls well.
Smith defending well as Kulmunki loads up on a big left hand.
Kulmunki misses with a low kick.
Kulmunki tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Kulmunki misses with a wild combination. #T6#
Nice defenses there by Kulmunki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kulmunki.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulmunki is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith goes for a double leg but Kulmunki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kulmunki continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulmunki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith moves out of range as Kulmunki strikes.
Kulmunki throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith works Kulmunki's body with a nice hook.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Kulmunki fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Kulmunki's brow.
Kulmunki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T7##ES2#
Kulmunki pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulmunki looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Kulmunki.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Kulmunki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kulmunki misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Kulmunki didn't expect that.
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!#ES2#
Kulmunki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kulmunki throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulmunki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Kulmunki misses.
Smith lands a jab to Kulmunki's midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.#T8#
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulmunki lands with a good body shot.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulmunki.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kulmunki avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulmunki as he avoids it easily.
Kulmunki throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
A big left from Kulmunki misses.
A slow jab from Kulmunki misses its intended target.
A big right from Smith misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.
Kulmunki digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kulmunki. #T9#
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Kulmunki defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Kulmunki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kulmunki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith slips a straight right by Kulmunki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kulmunki. That's going to slow Smith down.
Kulmunki throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a double jab #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kulmunki won't be happy with that.
Kulmunki is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kulmunki's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kulmunki feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kulmunki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulmunki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith throws the left hand but Kulmunki avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Smith misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.

Kulmunki explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulmunki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kulmunki's half guard.#T1##ES2#
Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kulmunki's shoulder, as Kulmunki tries to avoid the shot.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kulmunki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Kulmunki.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Kulmunki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulmunki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kulmunki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kulmunki 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.
Kulmunki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kulmunki misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulmunki throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulmunki slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Kulmunki walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.#T3#
Kulmunki throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith defending well as Kulmunki loads up on a big left hand.
Kulmunki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kulmunki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Kulmunki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kulmunki looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kulmunki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Kulmunki throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Kulmunki throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kulmunki throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Kulmunki defending well.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Kulmunki defends it.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#ES2#
Kulmunki has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulmunki pinned against the cage. Kulmunki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kulmunki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T5#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulmunki manages to avoid it.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kulmunki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Kulmunki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.
Kulmunki throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kulmunki!
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to move to mount but Kulmunki blocks the move with his legs.
Smith moves into full mount!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T6#
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Kulmunki is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulmunki is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Kulmunki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kulmunki is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kulmunki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Kulmunki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T7#
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Smith breaks from Kulmunki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Kulmunki is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Smith! Kulmunki is hurt baaadly! Smith is firing away with more strikes - Kulmunki is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
Mike Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 123
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Donal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donal closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Donal misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Donal's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Donal misses with a hook
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Donal throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Donal defends it well.
Donal throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Donal misses with a head kick. #T1#
Donal closes the distance but Smith moves to the side #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donal won't be happy with that.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Donal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Donal defends. #T2##SUB2#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Donal prevents Smith from improving position.
Donal seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Smith trying to control the position but Donal is working away.
Donal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Smith is trying to control. Donal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Donal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Donal is working away.
Donal is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donal avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Donal defends it well.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Donal tries to clinch but Smith moves away #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Donal's guard.
Donal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donal is keeping the position for now.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Donal pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donal is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.#T5#
Smith works over Donal with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Donal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVR#
Donal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Donal passes into half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Donal is controlling well. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donal pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Smith tries to roll over but Donal keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Donal is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Donal has mounted him!
Donal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donal trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Donal controlling from mount.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Donal sits in half guard.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donal is working away from the top position though.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donal defends well.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donal defends well.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Donal uses it to pass to side control.
Donal working away.
Smith tries to bench press Donal off him but Donal keeps the position.
Donal controlling from side mount.
Donal working away.
A lull in the action here as Donal stalls from top position.#T9#
Donal working away.
Donal slows the pace down.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Donal keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is not content to let Donal control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donal working away.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Donal connects with a crisp jab.
Donal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith with the counter takedown but Donal avoids it easily.
Donal looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donal is looking to clinch.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith cracks Donal with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Donal's head but Donal avoids it well.
Smith cracks Donal with a big right hand but Donal just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Donal regains half guard, as Smith was trying to land strikes.
Smith throwing shots but Donal is blocking nicely.
Smith trying to control from Donal's half guard. Donal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Smith trying to control but Donal is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Donal blocks nicely.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws a strike but Donal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donal defends well.
Smith controls Donal momentarily but Donal frees himself.
Donal trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T3#
Donal is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donal defends well.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donal controls the pace.#SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donal trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Donal has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Smith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Donal is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Smith pulls down on the head and he's put Donal to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Mike Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 115
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Gordon pushes Smith away with a front kick.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Smith stuns Gordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gordon misses with a series of wild punches.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Gordon tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Gordon's coaches at League of Shadows MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1##SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Gordon looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gordon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gordon is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Gordon defends.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Gordon defends.
Smith has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gordon!
Smith working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Gordon slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work. #T4#
Smith wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordon defends it well. #SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith working over Gordon with some ground and pound. Gordon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
Smith works his way into full mount! #T6#
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gordon wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.#SUB2#
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Gordon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith throws a wild left hand from mount and Gordon manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #T7##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.
Gordon is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Gordon's hands, connecting with Gordon's forehead.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Gordon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Gordon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gordon is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer. #T9##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.#SUB2#
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gordon stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gordon!
Gordon wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gordon throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Gordon didn't expect that.
Smith throws a strike but Gordon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Smith has an active guard here but Gordon has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position. #T1#
Smith is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gordon is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gordon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Smith.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Smith tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gordon to regain full guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith works over Gordon with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Smith content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T5#
Gordon misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Gordon has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gordon uses it to pass to side control.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gordon uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Smith working to try and regain half guard. #T6#
Smith tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gordon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gordon not allowing Smith to control his hands. #T7#
Smith tries to break free.
What can Smith do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Smith breaks Gordon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Gordon pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gordon controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Gordon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith stands and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith moves into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Smith there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Gordon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely. #T1#
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gordon throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Gordon scores with a leg kick.
Gordon throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith moves out of range as Gordon throws a body kick.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Gordon is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gordon defending well though. #T4#
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gordon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.#T5#
Smith prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon misses with a hook.#T6#
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.
Gordon looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Gordon does it's job there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Gordon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gordon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Lamar Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.#T7#
Gordon misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith throws a strike but Gordon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position. #SUB2#
Smith has an active guard here but Gordon has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#T8##SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smith looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gordon pushes past his half guard into mount!
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #T9#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon wants to stand up but Smith manages to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.

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 Lamar Gordon.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 109
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Smith digs a good body shot into Anttonen's ribs.
Anttonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anttonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith thows a huge punch but Anttonen dodges it nicely.
Smith with the ground and pound but Anttonen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anttonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Anttonen has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Smith seems keen to control Anttonen's posture.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anttonen defends well.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anttonen passes into side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anttonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith looking for a sweep but Anttonen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anttonen is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith tries to roll over but Anttonen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Anttonen is controlling the pace.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anttonen trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith wants to improve his position but Anttonen is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Smith is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Anttonen is tapping! Great win for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Kulmunki's ribcage but misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Kulmunki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Kulmunki settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Kulmunki's defenses. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Kulmunki off the cage and back into range.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Smith.
Kulmunki doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand. #T2#
Kulmunki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Kulmunki rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body.
Kulmunki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulmunki lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki lands a left hand.
Kulmunki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulmunki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#T3##SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Kulmunki defends easily. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Kulmunki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Kulmunki defends it easily. #SU2#
Kulmunki gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kulmunki sprawls well. Kulmunki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulmunki manages to avoid it.
Kulmunki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith lunges at Kulmunki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kulmunki's hand. #TD#
Kulmunki gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Kulmunki manages to retain guard.
Smith is standing up over Kulmunki. Kulmunki looks to escape but Smith dives into side control. #REVB#
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T6#
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Kulmunki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith. #T7#
Kulmunki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Smith is really struggling to control Kulmunki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith grinds an elbow into Kulmunki's temple. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulmunki is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulmunki tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kulmunki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulmunki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T8#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working. #ES2#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith tests Kulmunki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulmunki counters with an outside leg kick. #T9#
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulmunki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith moves forwards but Kulmunki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kulmunki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kulmunki slips the punch.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulmunki pinned against the cage. Kulmunki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenzo Kulmunki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kulmunki wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith cracks Kulmunki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kulmunki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki. #TD#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Kulmunki to the mat. #SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulmunki wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith controlling the position.#SU2#
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a straight right.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Kulmunki scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Kulmunki has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith is trying to break free.#T2#
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kulmunki to keep the fight standing.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kulmunki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Kulmunki is controlling him.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulmunki has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kulmunki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulmunki postures up. #SU2#
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.#T3#
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Smith throwing shots but Kulmunki is blocking nicely.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Smith working Kulmunki over with strikes.
Smith prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulmunki is trying to stand.
Smith is nestled in close to Kulmunki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith stops Kulmunki from getting back to his feet. #T5#
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Kulmunki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kulmunki is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Kulmunki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kulmunki's head but Kulmunki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T6#
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulmunki moves away.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKulmunki.#T7#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith digs a good hook to Kulmunki's body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith scores with a nice right hand. #T8#
Jab from Smith.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Kulmunki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is looking to wear down Kulmunki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kulmunki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulmunki.
It seemed like Kulmunki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T9#
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Kulmunki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.

Kulmunki wriggles free and stands up.
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 Mike Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kulmunki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulmunki throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kulmunki. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
As Smith backs off Kulmunki throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kulmunki wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith postures up in Kulmunki's guard and throws a big left but Kulmunki blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kulmunki blocks nicely.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kulmunki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Smith misses with a hook
and Kulmunki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Kulmunki clinches.
Kulmunki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kulmunki presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Kulmunki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulmunki lands a body shot.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith wants to break free but Kulmunki has control.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Kulmunki lands an uppercut.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Kulmunki swinging wildly here.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki thumps Smith with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kulmunki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T5#
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Kulmunki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T6#
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulmunki should have avoided that one.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kulmunki is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kulmunki throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Kulmunki only half commits.
Kulmunki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Kulmunki - just one landing.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulmunki.#T7#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kulmunki does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulmunki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulmunki throws a head kick that half lands.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a hook. Kulmunki ducked under it nicely.
Kulmunki flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.#T8#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulmunki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Kulmunki has managed to clinch.
Kulmunki lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
A right hand to the body from Kulmunki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Kulmunki digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it. #T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kulmunki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulmunki scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith tries to break free but Kulmunki pushes him back against the cage.
Kulmunki gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki lands a body punch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kulmunki.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenzo Kulmunki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mike Smith had this to say: 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.

Event: TOF 90
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.

Kilgore explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilgore is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Kilgore circles away and we're back to standing.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
A head kick by Kilgore misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kilgore kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Kilgore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jeremy Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Smith shoots in and drives through. Kilgore sprawls well.
Kilgore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kilgore but Kilgore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilgore lands a head kick!
Smith avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kilgore won't be happy with that.
Kilgore seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith prevents Kilgore from escaping the position.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kilgore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilgore keeps working.
Kilgore is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilgore keeps working.
Kilgore wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kilgore is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.#T5#
Smith advances to mount.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith wants to control the pace but Kilgore is squirming around nicely.
Kilgore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kilgore is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kilgore can't escape the position.
Smith breaks from Kilgore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith cracks Kilgore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith won't let Kilgore get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T6#
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith won't let Kilgore get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Smith cracks Kilgore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kilgore is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#Kilgore is rocked!
A big strike lands for Smith! That's really hurt Kilgore and he's turned his back - Smith keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Smith jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
A very excited looking Mike Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 74
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Price scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Price tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price. #TD#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
Price controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Price is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Price's brow. #SUB2#
Price throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Price looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Price's guard.
Price wants to control but Smith is keeping busy. #SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Price gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Price throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith is pushing down on Price's leg trying to pass to half guard. Price is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Price tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Price is defending the position.
Price manages to get to full guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard. #T4#
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Price keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it.
Price is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Price throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5##SUB2#
Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Price has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but Price has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! Price pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pete Price!
A very excited looking Pete Price 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.
Mike Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.

Event: TOF 59
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Posey .
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. #KD2#
Posey lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Posey takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.#KD2#
Posey lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Posey takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Buster Posey !
Buster Posey is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Buster Posey misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Mike Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'Happy Memorial Day and thanks to all who've served or are serving our country right now.'.

Event: TOF 53
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Donk. Smith catches Juniorss right on the button with a cross.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juniorss as he jumps to the side.
Juniorss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Juniorss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juniorss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Juniorss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Juniorss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Juniorss is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Juniorss is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Juniorss is letting Smith control him for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Juniorss can do anything to dispel that myth.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Juniorss, who protects the arm well.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Juniorss gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Juniorss is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith throwing strikes but Juniorss uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juniorss trying to control from the bottom.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Juniorss defending well though.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith misses with a head shot. Juniorss uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Juniorss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is in close to Juniorss's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Juniorss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juniorss has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith throws a strike but Juniorss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smith seems keen to control Juniorss's posture.#SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juniorss defends it easily.
Smith pulls Juniorss in to control the position. #T5##SUB#
Smith has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Juniorss should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Smith has tightened it up now! Juniorss should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Mike Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 46
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bronze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Bronze has control of the leg.
Bronze wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. #SUB#
Bronze is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith controlling the position well.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Bronze in his half guard. #T1#
Smith wants to improve his position but Bronze is controlling well.
Smith gets full guard.#SUB2#
Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bronze rolls with it to try and escape but Smith cranks on the arm and Bronze is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Mike Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 40
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Smith misses with a takedown
and Temple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Temple tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Temple lands with a nice body punch.
Temple lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Smith misses.
Temple jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Temple sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Temple, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Temple was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Temple takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Temple misses with a looping left.
Temple lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Temple takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith slips under a jab.
Temple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temple misses with a straight right.
Temple jabs at Smith's body.
Trent Temple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith stalling.
Temple moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith trying to control but Temple is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Temple had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Temple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Temple working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Temple has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Temple looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Temple throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Temple is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Temple's face as Smith controls the position.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Temple down.
Smith lands an elbow.
Temple takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Temple gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Temple is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Temple taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard. #SUB2#
Temple looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been informed that Temple has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Temple wants to get back to full guard.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Temple is trying to stand.
Smith wants to take a breather but Temple is having none of it.
Temple scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Smith manages to mount him!
Smith is trying to control here but Temple has managed to regain half guard.
Temple wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Temple blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. #T6#
Temple wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Temple has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Temple is trying to get back to full guard.
Temple moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Smith passes Temple's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Temple trying to control from the bottom.
Temple wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Temple will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
A control attempt from Temple but he's now mounted!
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Temple is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temple bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8##SUB#
Temple is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Temple tries to roll out but it's too tight and Temple has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
An out of breath Mike Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 33
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silvennoinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silvennoinen throws a big shot that misses.
Silvennoinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Silvennoinen throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Silvennoinen throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silvennoinen cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silvennoinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silvennoinen throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Silvennoinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Smith blocks a body shot from Silvennoinen. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Silvennoinen.#TD#
Smith 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.
Silvennoinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Silvennoinen, not yet.
Silvennoinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silvennoinen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silvennoinen wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Silvennoinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith stalling.
Silvennoinen keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silvennoinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is nestled in close to Silvennoinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvennoinen keeps working.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvennoinen keeps working. #T3#
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Silvennoinen trying to control from the bottom.
Silvennoinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silvennoinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silvennoinen wants to control but Smith passes into side.
Silvennoinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith cracks Silvennoinen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Silvennoinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silvennoinen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith wants to control but Silvennoinen is keeping him busy.
Smith working the ground and pound.#T4##SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silvennoinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Silvennoinen!
Silvennoinen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Silvennoinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silvennoinen's guard. #REVR#
Silvennoinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvennoinen looking to control.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Silvennoinen is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. #T5#
Silvennoinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silvennoinen is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvennoinen has wrist control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvennoinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvennoinen wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Silvennoinen's head.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Silvennoinen is working away.
Silvennoinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Smith is thwarting Silvennoinen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvennoinen is looking to improve his position.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith prevents Silvennoinen from getting the reversal.
Smith landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to finish Silvennoinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silvennoinen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvennoinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Silvennoinen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silvennoinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith landing punches.
Smith controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Silvennoinen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith. #SUB#
Smith throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Silvennoinen has his hands clasped together but Smith breaks the hold and Silvennoinen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
After winning the bout, Mike Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 27
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Halkias scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halkias pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Halkias follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Halkias takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Halkias won't allow it.
A short right from Halkias on the inside.
A short left from Halkias.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halkias.
Halkias prevents the takedown attempt.
Halkias lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Halkias has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Halkias manages to break the clinch.
Halkias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.#T1##KD2#
Halkias lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Halkias takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.#CL2#
Halkias pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Halkias cracks Smith with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Halkias manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Halkias has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halkias paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halkias throws an overhand right that drops Smith like a sack of potatoes! Halkias dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stavros Halkias!
Stavros Halkias is the new light heavyweight champion!
Stavros Halkias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Mike Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'Happy Memorial Day and thanks to all who've served or are serving our country right now.'.

Event: TOF 23
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Bronze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronze.
Smith throws out a counter right but Bronze avoids it with no problem.
Smith scores with a jab. Bronze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronze.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronze misses the body punch #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Bronze is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bronze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Bronze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith trying to control but Bronze is working from the bottom.
Bronze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bronze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Bronze in his guard.#REVR#
Bronze wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Bronze throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bronze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Bronze defends easily.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bronze defends well.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T3#
Bronze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bronze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Smith has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bronze should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Smith has tightened it up now! Bronze should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Mike Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 17
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Majesty scores with a nice head shot.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Majesty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Majesty avoids the body shot from Smith.
Majesty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Majesty throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Majesty throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Majesty lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Majesty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Majesty.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Majesty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majesty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Majesty is keeping the position.#T1#
Majesty trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith passes Majesty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Majesty's head.
Majesty desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Majesty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Majesty keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Majesty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Majesty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Majesty manages to get back to half guard.
Majesty is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith is thwarting Majesty's attempts to control the position.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Majesty has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Majesty tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Majesty is having none of it.
Smith landing punches. #T4##SUB#
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Majesty manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Majesty parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Majesty to escape.
Majesty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Majesty is trying to control but can't.
Majesty has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith thows a huge punch but Majesty dodges it nicely.
Majesty tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is thwarting Majesty's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Majesty cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Majesty.
Majesty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Majesty some visible discomfort.
Majesty is looking to reverse the position.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majesty takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith is putting a hurting on Majesty here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Majesty is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majesty is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Majesty parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Majesty to escape.
You can see the frustration on Majesty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Majesty is looking for a sweep.
Smith grinds an elbow into Majesty's temple.
Majesty is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Majesty stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Majesty is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Majesty is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position but Majesty is working away.
Smith controls the position.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Majesty is looking to reverse the position.
Majesty prevents Smith from moving into mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is working Majesty over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Majesty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Majesty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Majesty wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Majesty struggling a bit here.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith working the ground and pound. #T4#
Majesty is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Majesty is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Majesty is rocked!
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Majesty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Majesty is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Majesty seems to have recovered his senses.
Majesty is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Majesty wants to get back to his feet.
Mike Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Majesty tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Majesty's legs.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Majesty sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Majesty throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Majesty is looking to improve his position.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Majesty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majesty has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is thwarting Majesty's attempts to control the position.
Majesty felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Majesty wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Majesty's temple.
Majesty tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Majesty wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Majesty wants to get back to full guard.
Smith working Majesty over with strikes.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is nestled in close to Majesty, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Ground and pound from Smith.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Majesty is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Majesty is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majesty won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Majesty wants to control the action here but instead Smith manages to pass to full mount! #SUB#
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Majesty to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Majesty shrugs it off.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Majesty can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majesty is looking to escape.
Majesty is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT#It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.#T3#
Majesty is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Oooh a big shot lands for Smith! Majesty is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
A very excited looking Mike Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 11
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Temple closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Temple is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Temple is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith wants to control but Temple is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Temple passes to full mount!
Temple with a couple of short strikes.
Temple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Temple is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Smith tries to hold on but Temple pushes him away. #T1#
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
Temple looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith passes Temple's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Temple trying to control but Smith postures up.
Temple is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smith is staying active.#T2##SUB#
Temple is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Temple keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB2#
Temple has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smith escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smith!
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Temple is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Smith working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Temple is defending well.
Temple wants to control but Smith postures up.
Temple is not content to let Smith control the position.
Temple holding on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Temple some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Temple's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith shoots and misses
and Temple counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Temple saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Temple scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith fails with the takedown
enabling Temple to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Temple counters with a nice body shot.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Temple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temple with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Temple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Temple fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Temple controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Temple pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Temple not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Temple escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Temple dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Smith is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Temple has his hands clasped together but Smith extends and breaks Temple's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Smith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
A victorious Mike Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Khang.#TD#
Smith scores with a takedown into Khang's guard.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khang seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Khang is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Khang is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
An out of breath Mike Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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