Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024

#R1#
Smith thuds a left hand into Miyao's body.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Miyao 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.
Smith controls Miyao momentarily but Miyao frees himself.
Miyao is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Miyao has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to stand.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Miyao seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joao Miyao!
A victorious Joao Miyao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FCL - 55
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Smith misses.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Thompson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Emmanuel Thompson has been cut.
Smith connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Thompson out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Smith!
A relieved looking Charles 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: FCL - 52
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Garcia Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garcia Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia Jr.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Garcia Jr throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Garcia Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia Jr throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Garcia Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Garcia Jr into the cage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcia Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Garcia Jr looking to stall.
Garcia Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcia Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Garcia Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garcia Jr looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr working aggressively here.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia Jr controls the action.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith prevents a body shot from Garcia Jr.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Garcia Jr.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Garcia Jr's ribcage. Garcia Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Garcia Jr tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Garcia Jr back against the cage.
Garcia Jr blocking some punches.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Garcia Jr avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Garcia Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Garcia Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcia Jr lands with a right to the head.
Garcia Jr prevents a body shot from Smith.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
A hook to the body from Garcia Jr.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith tries to work over Garcia Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to work over Garcia Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Garcia Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcia Jr trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith cracks Garcia Jr with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith digs a right hand into Garcia Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcia Jr's gas tank.
Garcia Jr is breathing heavily.
Garcia Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia Jr controls his hands.
Garcia Jr tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A short left from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia Jr backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Garcia Jr into the cage.
Garcia Jr is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith prevents a body shot from Garcia Jr.
Smith presses Garcia Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith tries to work over Garcia Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia Jr controls the action.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith works on Garcia Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia Jr tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Garcia Jr back against the cage.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia Jr backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia Jr blocks an uppercut.
Garcia Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Garcia Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia Jr.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Garcia Jr moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Garcia Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Garcia Jr gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith blocks a body shot from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tries a body shot but Garcia Jr blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Garcia Jr blocks a body shot from Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcia Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia Jr tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Garcia Jr back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Garcia Jr blocking some punches.
Garcia Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Garcia Jr fails to land.
Garcia Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith. #T1#
Garcia Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia Jr. #BC#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Garcia Jr does no damage.
Smith staying out of range there.
A left lands for Garcia Jr.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia Jr.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Garcia Jr counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a hook
and Garcia Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia Jr is just out of range.
Garcia Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garcia Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia Jr tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Garcia Jr back into the cage.#T2#
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Garcia Jr is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garcia Jr has his back to the cage.
Garcia Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Garcia Jr misses with a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia Jr's elbow.
Garcia Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garcia Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Garcia Jr throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia Jr.#CL2#
Smith rushes Garcia Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garcia Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia Jr.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Garcia Jr's ribcage. Garcia Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith pushes Garcia Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Garcia Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith pushes Garcia Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia Jr prevents a body shot from Smith.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #ROC2#Garcia Jr is rocked!
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia Jr backwards.
Oh Garcia Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith pushes Garcia Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia Jr backwards.
Smith pushes Garcia Jr against the cage. Smith is working some dirty boxing. Smith pushes off with a quick right hook! Garcia Jr goes down! Garcia Jr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Smith moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Smith!
Our winner, Charles Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: bb-12
Date: Aug 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Sarinnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Sarinnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Sarinnen is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sarinnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sarinnen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sarinnen's back!
Sarinnen trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him.
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Sarinnen manages to turn into his guard.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarinnen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith wants to sweep here but Sarinnen controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sarinnen forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sarinnen wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarinnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Smith is controlling Sarinnen's trapped leg to prevent Sarinnen from advancing to side control.
Sarinnen 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sarinnen looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Sarinnen looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
Sarinnen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Sarinnen tries to take Smith's back but instead Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sarinnen trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith trying to control here.
Sarinnen 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 trying to control from the bottom.
Sarinnen moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sarinnen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sarinnen controlling the position from side mount. #T4##SUB#
Sarinnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith tries to escape but Sarinnen is in control. #T5##SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith tries to bench press Sarinnen off him but Sarinnen keeps the position. #SUB#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sarinnen trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sarinnen working away.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sarinnen but great work by Smith.
Sarinnen sneaks back into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping him busy.
Sarinnen wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #T7##SUB#
Sarinnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sarinnen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T8#
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sarinnen looking to control.
Sarinnen 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#
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith trying to control but Sarinnen postures up.
Smith tries to kick Sarinnen off but Sarinnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T9#
Smith trying to hold on to Sarinnen's head to control him but Sarinnen postures up.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sarinnen is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sarinnen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R2#
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Sarinnen's shoulder, as Sarinnen tries to avoid the shot.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith works Sarinnen's body with a nice hook.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sarinnen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sarinnen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sarinnen sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sarinnen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Smith gets caught napping as Sarinnen dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain 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!
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Sarinnen off! Sarinnen jumps back into Smith's guard.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Sarinnen is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Sarinnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sarinnen but great work by Smith.
Sarinnen gets back to half guard.
Sarinnen manages to get to full guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sarinnen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Sarinnen is rocked!#SUB#
Sarinnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#T3#
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Sarinnen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Sarinnen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Sarinnen taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Sarinnen is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen seems to have got his legs back now.
Sarinnen controlling the position for now.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Sarinnen's hands, connecting with Sarinnen's forehead.
Sarinnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarinnen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!#SUB#
Sarinnen looking for the RNC. #T4#
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Sarinnen is in full control for now.
Smith breaks Sarinnen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Sarinnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sarinnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Sarinnen's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarinnen keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T5#
Sarinnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Sarinnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith has Sarinnen pulled in close to control his posture.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
Sarinnen passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sarinnen stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith tries to roll over but Sarinnen keeps him under control.#T6#
Sarinnen 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.
Sarinnen trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Sarinnen prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Sarinnen looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith holds on for dear life, controlling Sarinnen's posture momentarily. #SUB#
Sarinnen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sarinnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Charles Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Sarinnen avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Sarinnen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Sarinnen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T8#
Smith tries to hold on but Sarinnen pushes him away.
Sarinnen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is just holding on here. Sarinnen manages to take his back.
Smith is keeping busy.
Sarinnen is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
Sarinnen tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off. #T9#
Smith is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Sarinnen looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sarinnen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Sarinnen keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith tries to escape but Sarinnen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sarinnen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith tries to escape but Sarinnen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sarinnen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sarinnen 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Samuel Sarinnen!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Samuel Sarinnen!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Samuel Sarinnen!

Samuel Sarinnen wins by unanimous decision!
Samuel Sarinnen retains his featherweight title!
Samuel Sarinnen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB-10
Date: Jul 30, 2024

#R1#
Sarinnen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarinnen. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith slips under a jab from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Sarinnen shakes him off and moves away.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sarinnen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarinnen connects with a crisp jab.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Sarinnen moved out of range nicely.
Sarinnen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sarinnen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sarinnen scrambles back to his feet.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Nice combo by Smith! Oh, that's hurt him - Sarinnen falls to the canvas and Smith follows him into side control. #ROC2#Sarinnen is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oh Sarinnen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarinnen is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Sarinnen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sarinnen seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Sarinnen has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Sarinnen 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#
Sarinnen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Sarinnen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat. #T2#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarinnen keeps working.
Sarinnen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Sarinnen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Smith is in real trouble here. Sarinnen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Sarinnen wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Samuel Sarinnen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB-9
Date: Jul 08, 2024

#R1#
Trapp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trapp missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trapp or not.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Trapp looking to stall.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trapps head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Trapp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trapp is trying to stall.
Smith pushes Trapp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trapp looks winded!#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Smith.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Trapp backwards.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Trapp 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.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Trapp backwards.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trapp backwards.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith cracks Trapp with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith works on Trapp's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith. #T2#
Smith pushes Trapp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Trapp is rocked!
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Trapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands a shot to the body.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Trapp seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trapp or not.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Trapp takes a shot to the head.
Smith is working Trapp over against the cage.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith pushes Trapp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith digs a right hand into Trapp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trapp's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
A hook to the body from Smith.
A short right from Smith.
Smith is working Trapp over against the cage.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith is leaning against Trapp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trapp backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trapp.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike. #T5#
Smith pushes Trapp against the cage. Smith is working some dirty boxing. Smith pushes off with a quick right hook! Trapp goes down! Trapp tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Smith moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Smith!
A victorious Charles Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB-7
Date: Jun 18, 2024

#R1#
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Sanchez! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Smith!
Charles Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Edward Sanchez had this to say: 'Fuck, I should have done better.'.

Event: These Three Kings
Date: May 02, 2024

#R1#
Sarinnen goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Sarinnen jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarinnen scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Sarinnen scores with a four punch combination!
Smith moves out of range as Sarinnen strikes.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been hearing reports that Sarinnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sarinnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sarinnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sarinnen gets a takedown into half guard.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is trying to stand. #SUB#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Sarinnen has control of the leg.
Sarinnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sarinnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen. #T2#
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sarinnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sarinnen prevents Smith from standing back up. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Sarinnen 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 is trying to stand. #T3#
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sarinnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Sarinnen is controlling him well.
Sarinnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sarinnen controlling the pace.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Sarinnen controlling the pace.
Sarinnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sarinnen is working hard here to advance position.
Smith pushes Sarinnen off looking to stand but Sarinnen dives back in and keeps control.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Sarinnen's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sarinnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #SUB#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Sarinnen prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith wants to improve his position but Sarinnen is controlling well.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Sarinnen from advancing position. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Sarinnen is controlling him #SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking to escape.
Sarinnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sarinnen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen is the new featherweight champion!
Samuel Sarinnen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SUPREME 17
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Smith slips under a jab.
Messier looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Messier strikes.
Messier doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away. #CL#
Smith darts in and clinches Messier up against the cage.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith tries to work over Messier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Messier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Messier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith gets through Messier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Messier controls his hands.
Messier pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Messier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Messier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Messier throws an elbow that misses.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Smith on the inside. #ROC#Messier is rocked!
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Messier is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Charles Smith has been cut.
Messier lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Smith. #T1#
Messier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Messier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Messier or not.
Messier looks winded!
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Messier backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith pushes Messier against the cage. Smith is working some dirty boxing. Smith pushes off with a quick right hook! Messier goes down! Messier tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Smith moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SUPREME 13
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Smith lands.
Darius tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darius takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Black Darius has been cut.
Darius throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
No joy there for Darius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a big right hand! Oh Darius is in trouble here! Smith follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Smith!
Our winner, Charles 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: SPFT #10
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salamanca.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Salamanca connects with a single shot there.
Salamanca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salamanca tries to clinch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salamanca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salamanca shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salamancas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salamanca shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Salamanca.
Smith tries to bum rush Salamanca with a series of wild strikes but Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a looping right.#T1#
Salamanca shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Salamanca fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jose Salamanca has been cut.
Charles Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salamanca with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salamanca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Salamanca wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jose Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Salamanca pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salamanca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salamanca tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salamanca's head.#ROC#Salamanca is rocked!
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Salamanca is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith steps in with a hook that catches Salamanca right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Smith follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Salamanca looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Smith!
A relieved looking Charles 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: Drago vs Morimoto - SPFT #7
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingdad. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingdad has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kingdad lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Kingdad loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Kingdad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kingdad loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Kingdad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kingdad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kingdad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kingdad misses its intended target.
Kingdad throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Kingdad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
As Kingdad tries to get set, Smith tries to push him back and clinch up but Kingdad manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith slips a straight right by Kingdad.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Kingdad.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kingdad.
A jab from Kingdad misses.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Kingdad looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingdad.#T1#
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kingdad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kingdad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kingdad throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Kingdad throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingdad loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Kingdad just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingdad misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Kingdad misses with a straight right.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Kingdad's belly button to the back.
Kingdad misses with a body shot.
Kingdad misses with a straight right.
Kingdad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingdad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kingdad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingdad throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kingdad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Kingdad in a clinch.
Smith keeps control of Kingdad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Kingdad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Kingdad is rocked!
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kingdad is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Kingdad! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Smith!
Charles Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFL Live | 1
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meyers in his tracks.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meyers's head backwards.
Meyers moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Meyers throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Meyers is rocked!
Meyers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Oh Meyers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Meyers to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Meyers looks to clinch but Smith throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Meyers taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Charles Smith!

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