Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 118
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##TD#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Log is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Log 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.#SU#
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Log gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Log has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith keeping full guard, as Log tries to pass.
Log 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.
Log throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Log stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Log. #T1##SU2#
Log decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet. #TD2#
Log closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Log getting side control.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Log.
Log is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Smith manages to get to full guard.
Log throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Log's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR##SU#
Smith stands up from Log's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Log decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Log stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith keeping hold of Log's head, controlling as best he can.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Log throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Log missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Log 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.
Log not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Log from advancing to side control.
Log passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Smith manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Log looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Log thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Log tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith.
Log throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Log sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Log not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Log throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Log throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Log thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Log thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU2#
Log stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Log manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Log is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hotsi Log dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith shoots for a takedown but Log saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Log fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Log pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Log shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
The strikes coming from Log are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Log sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SU2#
Log stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.
Smith tries for a takedown but Log sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Log scores with a head kick.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Log sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Log dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Log loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Log wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Danga de danga de dang - Log scores with a four punch combination!
Log looks to clinch #TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Smith stands and steps away. Log gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith. #T2#
Smith moves into full mount!
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Log has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith cracks Log with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Log has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Log showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3##SUB#
Smith working for a choke but Log is defending well.
Smith scores with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Log is defending it well.
Smith cracks Log with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Log from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T4#
Log is trapped and Smith is scoring with shots to the head and body.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is landing with strikes from the back.
Log is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Log has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Smith lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Log is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Log is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Log covers up after that shot from Smith.
Log tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Log sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Log tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Log, which made it look bad. #TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Log punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Log is looking to escape.
Log trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith not doing much here. #T1##ES2#
Log kicks off Smith and gets to his feet. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Log is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Log. #REVB##SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Log is defending well. #ES2#
Log kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Log sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Log lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Log throws a head kick that half lands.
Log takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith. #SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Log is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith takes a little break here. Log wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU#
Smith stands up and beckons Log to his feet. #T3#
Smith goes for a double leg but Log avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Log continues to drive forward.
Log throws a counter combo.
Log lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Log escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Log to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Log decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get! #T4#
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Log circles away.
A nice combination there by Log.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Log feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith goes for a double leg but Log avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Log continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Log's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Log lands an elbow inside.
Log lands an elbow inside.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Log is defending well.#BC2#
Log breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Log stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Log wants it to stay on the feet.
Log scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Log closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Log is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hotsi Log comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Log 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hotsi Log!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1##CL#
Zhang closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Zhang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Zhang.
Zhang lands with a shot to the body.
Zhang thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith tries for a takedown but Zhang circles away easily
and Zhang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zhang lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Zhang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking. #CL#
Zhang pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhang gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Zhang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Zhang catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhang but Zhang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malaki Zhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Zhang.#T1#
Zhang scores with a jab.#CL#
Zhang moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Zhang manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown but Zhang circles away easily
and Zhang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith tries for a takedown but Zhang circles away easily
and Zhang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zhang counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zhang's guard.
Zhang wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Zhang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zhang tries to get out of the position.
Zhang keeping control of the position. #T2#
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Zhang is controlling the position.
Smith wants to take a breather but Zhang is having none of it.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Zhang is controlling the position.
Zhang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhang's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith wants to stand but Zhang has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Smith prevents Zhang from improving his position.#T3#
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zhang controls his leg.
Smith working over Zhang with some ground and pound. Zhang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Zhang's hands, connecting with Zhang's forehead.
Zhang is looking to improve his position.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Zhang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith prevents Zhang from improving his position.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Zhang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Zhang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Zhang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zhang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhang is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Malaki Zhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Zhang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhang counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zhang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Zhang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith shoots and misses
and Zhang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhang connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Smith tries for a takedown but Zhang circles away easily
and Zhang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Zhang looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zhang counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhang finish him?
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhang's waist but Zhang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Malaki Zhang is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhang digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhang as he avoids it easily.
Zhang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Zhang throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a takedown
and Zhang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses with a takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Zhang has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Zhang steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smith shoots and misses
and Zhang counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Smith! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaki Zhang!
During a confident post fight interview, Malaki Zhang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 89
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Melendez did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Melendez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Smith seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Melendez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Smith!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 73
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Hanma to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hanma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Hanma landing with the ground and pound.
Hanma throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Punchin N\' Chockin. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith wants to stand but Hanma is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Smith fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Hanma tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is stalling here. Hanma is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hanma has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hanma misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma misses with the ground and pound.
Hanma throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Hanma throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Hanma sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hanma working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Hanma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Hanma throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Hanma sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hanma throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Hanma working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Hanma working the strikes but Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hanma thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Hanma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanma wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanma as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Hanma.#TD2#
Hanma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Hanma is now in Smith's guard.#T4#
Hanma scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanma 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#
Hanma seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hanma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanma but Hanma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Hanma as Smith shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Hanma.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hanma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hanma.
Baki Hanma has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Hanma tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #T1#
Hanma works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Hanma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Hanma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Hanma trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hanma throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith shoots and misses
and Hanma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanma pinned against the cage. Hanma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanma as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Hanma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hanma misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hanma working the head with strikes.
An elbow from Hanma crashes against the mat.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hanma. #SUB2#
Hanma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Hanma.
Hanma throwing strikes but Smith manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hanma is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hanma is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Smith 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.
Hanma is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith wants to stand but Hanma is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hanma is not content to let Smith control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smith looks for a takedown but Hanma sprawls well.#TD2#
Hanma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hanma postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hanma lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hanma postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Hanma seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hanma trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Hanma crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Smith works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T1#
Hanma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanma.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanma.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hanma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Hanma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T2#
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hanma stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Hanma manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hanma is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith wants to stand but Hanma has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanma is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith with the ground and pound but Hanma uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanma is out of range and Smith settles back down. #TD2#
Hanma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma 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#
Baki Hanma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Hanma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVB#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 66
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Smith shoots in but Sanji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanji leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanji wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith shoots in but Sanji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanji is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanji tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Sanji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Sanji wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sanji 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.
Sanji trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith wants to stand but Sanji has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control the position but Sanji is working away. #T2#
Sanji is looking for a sweep.
Smith wants to stand but Sanji is controlling his arm.
Smith cracks Sanji with a big elbow. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Sanji is defending well.
Sanji is looking for a sweep.
Smith really is a fat lump.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sanji's legs.
Smith wants to stand but Sanji has his arm trapped.
Sanji is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanji trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Sanji 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.
Smith tries to stand but Sanji is controlling his head.
Smith takes a little break here. Sanji wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Sanji shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanji with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sanji with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanji works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to stand and escape but Sanji is having none of it.
Sanji 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#
Sanji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith. #SUB#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanji is looking to reverse the position.
Smith wants to stand but Sanji has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position but Sanji is working away.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Sanji taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sanji is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanji is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sanji manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith not doing much here.
Sanji trying to control here.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smith working over Sanji with some ground and pound. Sanji looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanji is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanji can do to turn this around?#T3#
Smith wants to stand up but Sanji has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smith throwing shots but Sanji is blocking nicely.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sanji fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Sanji persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sanji throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith wants to control but Sanji is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanji winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants to control but Sanji is keeping busy.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Sanji throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard. #T4#
Sanji trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Sanji throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanji throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanji throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanji to the ground. Smith is now in Sanji's guard.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sanji is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith wants to stand but Sanji has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith works over Sanji with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Sanji keeps moving.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanji wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith is pushing down on Sanji's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanji is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanji has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanji tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanji keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanji is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanji is looking to improve his position.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanji keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanji is defending well.
James Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith wants to stand but Sanji is controlling his arm.
Smith taking a breather here.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanji for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 58
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith shoots and misses
and Dahman counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Dahman to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith shoots and misses
and Dahman counters with a straight right hand.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Dahman tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Dahman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dahman as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Dahman tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dahman tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith is keen to just control but Dahman is a slippery customer.
Dahman wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dahman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to take a breather but Dahman is having none of it. #T1#
Dahman is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Dahman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Dahman is working away.
Dahman wants to get back to his feet.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith wants to take a breather but Dahman is having none of it.
Dahman wants to get back to his feet.
Dahman is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
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 control the action but Dahman is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dahman tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Dahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith shoots and misses
and Dahman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dahman lands a slapping body shot.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahman sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dahman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Dahman, which made it look bad.
Dahman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Good standup being displayed there by Dahman as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Dahman throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Dahman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dahman is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to stand up but Dahman is controlling the position.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up. #T4#
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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 Dahman's temple. #ES#
Dahman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Dahman back against the cage.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dahman as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dahman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Smith has eaten all the pies!
Smith with a poor takedown
and Dahman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Dahman moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Dahman tries to tie him up.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dahman controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Dahman breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Dahman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith with a poor takedown
and Dahman counters with a two punch combo.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dahman lands a jab.
Dahman clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Dahman.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dahman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dahman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dahman tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith trying to control the action but Dahman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working Dahman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith wants to stand but Dahman has his arm trapped.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dahman manages to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith is thwarting Dahman's attempts to control the position.
Dahman is not content to let Smith control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Dahman is controlling the position.
Dahman punching from the bottom.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Dahman pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Dahman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dahman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith. #TD2#
Smith feints and as Dahman raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Dahman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Dahman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dahman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dahman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dahman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Dahman connects with a knee to the head.
Dahman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dahman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Dahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Dahman scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Dahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dahman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Dahman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dahman lands a nice looking body kick.
Dahman connects with a nice looking jab.
Dahman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dahman counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Dahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dahman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dahman.
Smith tries for a takedown but Dahman circles away easily
and Dahman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonny Dahman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Dahman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dahman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dahman throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Dahman. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dahman!
Dahman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dahman tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dahman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahman.
Nice uppercut lands for Dahman. That snapped Smith's head back. #TD#
Dahman gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dahman tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Dahman wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dahman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Dahman tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dahman defends well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dahman from controlling successfully.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith seems keen to control Dahman's posture.#T3#
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dahman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith moves forwards but Dahman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dahman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dahman is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
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.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Smith pushes Dahman off looking to stand but Dahman dives back in and keeps control.
Dahman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Dahman sits in half guard.
Smith tries to kick Dahman off but Dahman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dahman trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
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!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Dahman!
A very excited looking Jonny Dahman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 44
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dahan tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dahan to the ground. Dahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahan sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dahan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Dahan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dahan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Dahan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Dahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dahan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Dahan.#T1#
Dahan trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Dahan is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Dahan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dahan working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Dahan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dahan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dahan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Dahan controls the position.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dahan is controlling him well.
Dahan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Dahan drags him back down.
Dahan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dahan. #T3#
Smith tries to escape but Dahan is in control.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dahan.
Dahan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dahan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith wants to control but Dahan postures up.
Dahan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
An elbow from Dahan crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here as Dahan stalls from top position.
Dahan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dahan connects with a decent elbow.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Dahan drags him back down.#SUB2#
Dahan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dahan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dahan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dahan avoids it really well and circles away.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahan lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Dahan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James 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.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dahan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dahan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dahan feints a counter leg kick.
Dahan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith. #T1#
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dahan swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Dahan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dahan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dahan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dahan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dahan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dahan is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Scooter Dahan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Dahan thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Dahan misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Dahan pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dahan prevents Smith from standing back up.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dahan is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Dahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dahan winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith is not content to let Dahan control the position.
Dahan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dahan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dahan throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Dahan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Dahan.
Dahan throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Dahan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Dahan is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dahan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Dahan getting side control.
Dahan throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Dahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
We've been informed that Dahan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dahan trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Dahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #T1#
Smith is looking to stand up but Dahan isn't so interested in that idea.
Dahan looking to pass the guard.
Dahan throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith tries to stand but Dahan is controlling from the bottom.
Dahan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dahan is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
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 control but Dahan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dahan 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#
Dahan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to stand but Dahan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Dahan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Dahan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dahan content to stall in guard here.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith controls Dahan momentarily but Dahan frees himself.
Dahan passes into half guard.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dahan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dahan is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahan is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scooter Dahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith throwing shots but Dahan is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scooter Dahan.
Well Dahan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Dahan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Song as Smith shoots in.#TD#
Song drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Song swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Song's guard.
Song really is a fat lump.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Song is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Song has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Song's legs - danger averted.
Smith stands up over Song, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Song has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith stands up over Song, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Smith might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Song. 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 sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Song's head.
Song can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith is looking to stand up but Song won't let him.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control but Song is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Song tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith wants to stand but Song is controlling his arm.#T3#
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Song prevents Smith from moving into mount.
Song is looking to reverse the position.
Smith wants to stand but Song is controlling his arm.
Song is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU2#
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Song get back to his feet.#TD2#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Song's guard.#SUB#
Song is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Smith tries to stand but Song is controlling from the bottom.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith wants to stand but Song has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Song is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Song keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Song's guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Song had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Song's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Song swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Song is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Song has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Song keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Song throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Song keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Song's brow.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Song is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Song is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Song is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith wants to stand up but Song has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Song gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Song has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Song's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith misses with a takedown
and Song counters with a left and a right that stings Smith. #TD#
Song shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Song finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Song is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Song is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB#
Song 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 Song. #SUB#
Song is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Song from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Song as he avoids it easily.
Song swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Song closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith controlling the position well. #SUB#
Song is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
James Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Smith wants to improve his position but Song is controlling well. #SUB#
Song wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Song tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Song shoots in for a takedown and gets 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.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Song seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rivera.
Rivera trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rivera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rivera looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rivera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rivera 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 Rivera but great work by Smith.#T1#
Rivera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to stand but Rivera has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand up but Rivera has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Rivera is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith really is a fat lump.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivera is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rivera is not content to let Smith control the position.
Rivera keeping control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Smith wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rivera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
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#
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rivera controls his leg.
Smith stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Rivera has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Smith. Oh but Rivera has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Smith goes limp - he's gone! Rivera jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Rivera!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gorilla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gorilla keeps moving.
Gorilla keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gorilla is proving hard to escape from.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gorilla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gorilla's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith wants to stand but Gorilla has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gorilla on his heels. He'll look to pass Gorilla's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gorilla controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #SUB#
Smith content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gorilla has locked up a guillotine! Gorilla's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Smith is holding on here and Gorilla must be using up a lot of energy. Smith has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gorilla gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magilla Gorilla!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like House was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
House tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
House looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from House.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
A little jabbing left from House on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith shoots for a takedown but House saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! House has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! House steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
House struggling a bit here.#T1#
Smith tries to advance to mount but House denies him.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if House can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith has hold of House's arm. He's looking for a kimura. House seems comfortable defending it but Smith has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! House is real pain and he's forced to tap out! House is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Smith couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Smith!

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