Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Smack looks to throw the jab but Jcool is out of range.
We've been told by Jcool's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnny Smack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smack throws a head kick but Jcool moves out of range.
Smack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jcool. That did some damage!
Smack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jcool circles away quickly and effectively.
Smack throws a nice head kick!
Smack misses with a head kick.
Smack misses with a series of wild punches.
Smack tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jcool counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smack misses with an uppercut.
As Smack looks to move away, Jcool throws a big counter combo but Smack just gets out of the way.
Jcool fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smack avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Smack missing with a left hand there. Jcool was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jcool avoids the head kick by Smack. #CL#
Jcool gets a clinch. #BC2#
Smack manages to break the clinch.
Jcool moves out of range as Smack throws a body kick.
Jcool tried to counter with a leg kick but Smack avoided it.
Smack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smack keeps the fight on the outside.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smack throws a sloppy head kick and Jcool moves out of range easily.
Smack feints a jab promting Jcool to slip. Smack then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jcool slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jcool moves out of range of the body kick.
Smack scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Smack throws a head kick but Jcool moves out of range.
Smack looks winded!
Smack throws a head kick but Jcool moves out of range.
Smack avoids the head kick by Jcool.
Some wild striking there from Smack.
Jcool changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smack tries to avoid it but Jcool manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smack to the ground. Smack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smack throws a sloppy head kick and Jcool moves out of range easily.
Smack tries a head kick but it misses.
Jcool wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Jcool looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Jcool is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smack is looking to escape.#T3#
Jcool is looking to take a break and control but Smack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
Smack makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice defenses there by Jcool.
Jcool is looking for a counter combo.
Jcool shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smack pinned against the cage. Smack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jcool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smack stuffs the takedown attempt from Jcool. Jcool gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jcool changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smack tries to avoid it but Jcool manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smack to the ground. Smack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smack throws a series of punches but Jcool moves out of range.
Smack throws a head kick but Jcool moves out of range. #T4#
Jcool tries to clinch but Smack moves out of range.
Jcool takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jcool fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smack throws a sloppy head kick and Jcool moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smack.
Smack thows a body kick. Jcool tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smack throws a nice looking combination but Jcool bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jcool shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smack's guard.

Smack is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jcool presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jcool is trying to pull guard but Smack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smack misses with a head kick.
Jcool tries to counter by clinching up but Smack breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Smack. No joy for Jcool on that attempt.
Jcool tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jcool somewhat.
Smack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack throws a one two combo.
Smack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jcool tries for a takedown but Smack circles away easily
and Smack counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jcool. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Smack lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jcool will feel that in the morning.
Smack misses with the combination.
Jcool tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jcool dodges the punch combination from Smack.
As Smack backs away, Jcool returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smack.
Smack throws a head kick that misses.
Smack thuds his shin into the meat of Jcool's side.#T2#
Jcool throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smack's waist but Smack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jcool off to one side.
Smack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jcool tries to clinch there but Smack circles away.
Johnny Smack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jcool shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smack sprawls well. Smack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jcool gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jcool shoots in looking for a takedown. Smack tries to sprawl out of it but Jcool keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abdul Jcool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Smack leaves Jcool with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smack leaves Jcool with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jcool fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smack throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jcool's head.
Smack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jcool takes one on the button.
Smack throws a right and a left that Jcool avoids nicely.
Jcool tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smack swivels and escapes.#T4#
Jcool is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Smack clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jcool is trying to pull guard but Smack has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Smack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smack throws a series of punches but Jcool moves out of range.
Jcool shoots for a double leg takedown but Smack sprawls well. He's pushed Jcool's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Smack does no damage.
Jcool looks for a takedown but Smack sprawls well.
Jcool tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jcool misses with a takedown
and Smack counters with a series of strikes. Jcool will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smack throws a head kick that misses.
Smack punishes Jcool's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack works Jcool's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Smack does no damage.
Jcool changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jcool misses with a double jab
and Smack counters with a three punch combo that has Jcool backing up. Jcool nods at Smack to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Smack throws a one two combo.
Smack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jcool moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smack throws a right hand that Jcool ducks under and follows up with a left that Jcool also avoids with ease.
Jcool half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jcool shoots in for a takedown but Smack shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jcool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smack connects with an inside leg kick.
Smack's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smack duly obliges.
Smack throws a series of strikes that have Jcool backpedaling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jcool looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jcool looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Jcool clinches up with Smack and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jcool tries to pull guard but Smack holds him up against the cage and eventually Jcool drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Smack manages to break the clinch.
Smack throws a combination that misses
and Jcool counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Smack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jcool swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jcool tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jcool will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jcool avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smack stuffs the takedown attempt from Jcool. Jcool gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Smack misses with a few strikes there.
Jcool feinted with a counter takedown.
Smack misses with a series of wild punches.
Jcool drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smack sprawls and moves away.
Jcool tries to close the distance and clinch but Smack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jcool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jcool doesn't manage to clinch there - Smack circles away.
Jcool fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smack avoids it really well and circles away.
Smack throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Smack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jcool, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Smack breaks from the clinch.
Smack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jcool.
Smack misses with a series of wild punches.
Jcool tries to clinch but Smack moves out of range.
Abdul Jcool has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Smack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jcool.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smack 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smack!
Johnny Smack very nearly forgot to thank Hype Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Abdul Jcool spoke after the fight, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: IFA 8: Titanium
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Barishnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Smack moves out of range easily.
Smack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barishnikov is looking to clinch.
Barishnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barishnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smack defends it nicely.
Barishnikov tries for a takedown but Smack circles away easily#CL#
and Smack counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Smack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smack. #CL#
Smack pushes Barishnikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Barishnikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habibi Barishnikov.
Barishnikov looking for a takedown.
Barishnikov managing to block the knees to the body from Smack. #T1#
Barishnikov tries to pull guard but Smack holds him up against the cage and eventually Barishnikov drops back down to his feet.
Barishnikov tries to break free but Smack pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Barishnikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smack closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Habibi Barishnikov has been cut.
Smack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barishnikov.
Smack is looking for a counter combo.
Barishnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smack lands a jab.
Smack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barishnikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smack tries to avoid it but Barishnikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smack to the ground. Smack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barishnikov looks winded!
Smack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Barishnikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Smack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#Barishnikov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barishnikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Smack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smack takes a swing at Barishnikov's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Barishnikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barishnikov feints a jab promting Smack to slip. Barishnikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barishnikov.
Smack throws a sloppy head kick and Barishnikov moves out of range easily.
Smack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnny Smack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Smack gets a clinch.
Barishnikov tries to circle away but Smack has him pinned against the cage.
Smack lands a shot to the body.
Smack leaning against his opponent. #T3##BC#
Smack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barishnikov avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack is looking to chop away at Barishnikov's legs.
Smack moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarishnikov.
Barishnikov darts in trying to clinch
and Smack counters with a two punch combo.
Smack misses with a two punch combination.
Barishnikov tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.
Barishnikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barishnikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smack. That one must have hurt.
Smack misses with a body kick.
Smack avoids the head kick by Barishnikov.
Smack throws a series of punches but Barishnikov avoids them all with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barishnikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smack - the referee stops the clock and Barishnikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smack. Barishnikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Smack lands a nice shot that snaps Barishnikov's head back.
Smack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barishnikov at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Smack. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Smack forces Barishnikov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Smack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barishnikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Barishnikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smack goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#That has opened up Habibi Barishnikov's cut even more.
Smack throws a low kick, looking for Barishnikov's leg but Barishnikov calmly moves out of range.
Smack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Habibi Barishnikov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smack keeps the fight on the outside.
Barishnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Smack tries to sprawl out of it but Barishnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barishnikov wants to clinch up but Smack keeps it at a distance.
Smack has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barishnikov closes the distance and clinches up with Smack, looking for a takedown. Barishnikov pushes Smack against the cage but Smack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barishnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Smack sprawls well. He's pushed Barishnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habibi Barishnikov.
Barishnikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smack's waist but Smack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barishnikov off to one side.
Smack is looking for a counter combo.
Smack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barishnikov circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barishnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smack lands with a kick to the temple. Barishnikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barishnikov moves away.
Barishnikov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Smack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smack misses with a head kick.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barishnikov can do to turn this around?
Smack tries to bum rush Barishnikov with a series of wild strikes but Barishnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Barishnikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barishnikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Smack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barishnikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smack lands a high kick!
Smack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barishnikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smack is fending him off so far but Barishnikov persists. Nope, Smack circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Smack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnny Smack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smack tests Barishnikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smack throws a leg kick that misses.
Smack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barishnikov darts in looking for a takedown but Smack gets double underhooks and turns Barishnikov into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barishnikov counters with a body kick.
Barishnikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smack is fending him off so far but Barishnikov persists. Nope, Smack circles away and we're back to standing.
Smack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barishnikov looks for a takedown but Smack sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smack. #T3#
A combination from Smack does no damage.
Smack keeps the fight on the outside.
Barishnikov tries to move into range but Smack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barishnikov looks to land a combination but Smack avoids it well.
Smack is looking for a counter combo.
Barishnikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Smack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barishnikov looks for a takedown but Smack sprawls well.
Smack misses with a two punch combination.
Barishnikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Smack tries a head kick but it misses.
Smack lands a leg kick that knocks Barishnikov off balance momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Smack. No joy for Barishnikov on that attempt.
Smack misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smack misses with a combination
and Barishnikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barishnikov looks for a takedown but Smack sprawls well.
Barishnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smack.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Habibi Barishnikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Smack.
Barishnikov goes for a double leg but Smack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smack continues to drive forward.
Barishnikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smack.
Barishnikov moves out of range as Smack throws a body kick.
Barishnikov moves out of range of the body kick from Smack.
Barishnikov fails with the takedown#CL#
and Smack moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smack breaks the clinch.
Barishnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack stuffs the takedown.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habibi Barishnikov.
Barishnikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smack throws a series of punches but Barishnikov moves out of range.
Barishnikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smack misses with a low kick as Barishnikov jumps back.#T1#
Smack throws a nice head kick!
Barishnikov avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack throws a leg kick but Barishnikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smack thuds a left hand into Barishnikov's body.
Smack tries a head kick but it misses.
Barishnikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smack as he jumps to the side.
Barishnikov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smack defends well and Barishnikov ends up having to push Smack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smack keeps Barishnikov at a distance using the push kick.
Barishnikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smack throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Barishnikov tries to clinch but Smack moves out of range.
Smack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnny Smack is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smack.
Barishnikov fails to land the takedown.
Smack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Barishnikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Smack.
Barishnikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barishnikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Smack misses with a body kick.
Barishnikov blocks a head kick by Smack.
Barishnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barishnikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smack.
Barishnikov is looking to clinch but Smack is avoiding it. #CL2#
Barishnikov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Smack as Barishnikov shoots in.
Smack motions for Barishnikov to come forward. Smack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barishnikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smack.
Smack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smack pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Smack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barishnikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Smack counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from Smack.
Come on Smack - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Smack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Habibi Barishnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Smack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smack looks to land a combination but Barishnikov avoids it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smack!
Johnny Smack very nearly forgot to thank Hype Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Smack. No joy for Magomedsharipov on that attempt.
Smack throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magomedsharipov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smack's head.
Magomedsharipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedsharipov is controlling him.
Magomedsharipov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedsharipov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedsharipov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Smack is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smack tries to escape but Magomedsharipov is in control. #T1#
Magomedsharipov grinds an elbow into Smack's temple.
Magomedsharipov controls the position from side control.
Smack is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magomedsharipov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smack being controlled for a moment.
Magomedsharipov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smack is letting Magomedsharipov control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smack taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magomedsharipov controlling the position. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov swings around for an armbar but Smack sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magomedsharipov's guard.
Magomedsharipov pulls Smack in close to his closed guard and prevents Smack from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedsharipov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smack is one step ahead there. #T3#
Smack has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magomedsharipov is proving hard to escape from.
Magomedsharipov controlling Smack's posture. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smack is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov won't let him.
Magomedsharipov has control of Smack's left arm, preventing Smack from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smack is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
That's time! Smack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Smack as Magomedsharipov shoots in.
Magomedsharipov shoots in and drives through. Smack sprawls well.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedsharipov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smack is not content to let Magomedsharipov control the position. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedsharipov lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Smack is keeping him busy.
Magomedsharipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedsharipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magomedsharipov working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Smack pushes Magomedsharipov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magomedsharipov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magomedsharipov controls the position.
Magomedsharipov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smack's legs.
Smack is trying to buck Magomedsharipov off.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smack has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smack, who protects the arm well.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedsharipov is chipping away with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Magomedsharipov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedsharipov cracks Smack with a big elbow.
Magomedsharipov takes a little break here. Smack wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smack is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedsharipov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Magomedsharipov is continuing to stall.
Smack takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smack is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magomedsharipov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Magomedsharipov working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Magomedsharipov is chipping away with strikes.
Smack is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedsharipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smack is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Magomedsharipov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smack is trying to escape the position but Magomedsharipov is controlling the position.
Magomedsharipov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedsharipov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smack keeps working. #T4#
Smack tries to escape but Magomedsharipov is in control.
Magomedsharipov looks up at the clock and then as Smack takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Magomedsharipov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedsharipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smack is pushing Magomedsharipov's head away, looking to escape. Magomedsharipov manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magomedsharipov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedsharipov taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Magomedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smack misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Smack gets caught flat footed, as Magomedsharipov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Smack uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov dives in for a single leg takedown but Smack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smack misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smack is trying to defend but Magomedsharipov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Smack manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Johnny Smack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown but Smack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov gets a double leg takedown into Smack's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Magomedsharipov advances to half guard.
Smack wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Magomedsharipov there.
Smack wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smack sees it coming and defends easily.
Magomedsharipov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedsharipov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smack! #T2#
Magomedsharipov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Magomedsharipov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedsharipov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Magomedsharipov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smack takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Magomedsharipov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Magomedsharipov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The adventures of Magomedsharipov the control monster continue. Boring.
More stalling from Magomedsharipov.
BOOM! Magomedsharipov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Magomedsharipov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smack can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Magomedsharipov controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Magomedsharipov breaks from Smack's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Magomedsharipov controlling from mount.
Magomedsharipov dominating with strikes here.
Magomedsharipov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedsharipov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnny Smack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedsharipov with the ground and pound from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Magomedsharipov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2024

#R1#
Livingstone fails to land with a series of punches.
FrankFurt Livingstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Livingstone misses with a hook. Smack ducked under it nicely.
Livingstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Smack circles away.
Smack scores with a head kick.
Livingstone throws a right hand that misses
and Smack counters with a three punch combo that has Livingstone backing up. Livingstone nods at Smack to acknowledge the strikes.
Livingstone tries to clinch
and Smack counters with a one-two to the body.
Smack misses with a series of wild punches.
Smack lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smack throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Livingstone.
Livingstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Livingstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Livingstone misses with a looping left.
Smack has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Livingstone is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smack lands a head kick!
Livingstone throws a series of punches but Smack moves out of range.
Livingstone wants to clinch.#T1#
Livingstone moves in looking to clinch but Smack pushes him off.
Smack scores with a one two! Livingstone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Smack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Livingstone has knocked Smack down with a huge combo! Livingstone steps away and waves a wobbly Smack back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Smack is rocked!
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smack is still on wobbly legs! Can Livingstone finish him?
Smack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Smack connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Livingstone.
Livingstone throws a looping overhand right but Smack ducks down to avoid it.
Smack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smack throws a combination. Livingstone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smack. Livingstone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smack looks winded!
Livingstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Livingstone.
Smack seems to have recovered his senses.
Livingstone tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.
Smack throws a right and a left that Livingstone avoids nicely.
Smack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Livingstone.
Livingstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smack misses with a wild combination.
Livingstone throwing a counter right hand but Smack manages to avoid it.
Smack throws a right and a left that Livingstone avoids nicely. #T2#
A cross from Smack lands.
Smack defending well as Livingstone loads up on a big left hand.
Livingstone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smack wants to counter the offense by Livingstone and move into the clinch position.#KD#
Livingstone drops Smack with a beautiful combination! Smack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Livingstone is looking for the KO!
Livingstone swinging wildly here.
Smack scores with a head kick.
Livingstone misses with an uppercut.
Livingstone tries to clinch up.
Livingstone misses with a straight right.
Smack connects with a solid leg kick.
Smack jabs Livingstone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smack keeps Livingstone at a distance using the push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Livingstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Livingstone, as that shot connected.
Livingstone throws a right hand that misses
and Smack counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Smack clinches with his opponent.
Livingstone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smack is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Livingstone is trying to break the clinch but Smack is controlling him.
Livingstone tries to circle away but Smack has him pinned against the cage.
Livingstone is trying to force a seperation but Smack has the dominant position.
Livingstone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Smack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smack moves out of range of the strikes.
Smack looks to land a combination. Livingstone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Livingstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Livingstone is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smack's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Livingstone wants to clinch.#T4#
Livingstone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Livingstone throws a right hand that Smack ducks under and follows up with a left that Smack also avoids with ease.
Livingstone dodges the punch combination from Smack.
Livingstone throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Smack counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smack lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smack lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Smack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Livingstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smack punishes Livingstone's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Livingstone throws a nice looking combination but Smack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smack is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Livingstone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smack dominated that round.
That's time! Livingstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smack.
Livingstone swinging wildly here.
Smack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Livingstone back to the cage. Smack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Livingstone connects with a looping right hand.
Livingstone tries to clinch but Smack moves out of range.
Smack misses with a double jab.
Livingstone tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.
Livingstone wants to clinch up but Smack keeps it at a distance.
Livingstone tries to bum rush Smack with a series of wild strikes but Smack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Livingstone throws a hook but Smack blocks it.
Smack lands a jab-cross combination.
Smack is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Livingstone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Livingstone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smack throws a leg kick which misses Livingstone's front leg but catches the back leg as Livingstone tries to avoid it.
Livingstone stalks Smack and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smack's face. Smack staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Smack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Livingstone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Livingstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Livingstone moves away.
Livingstone tries to clinch there but Smack circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smack 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.
Smack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Livingstone tries to clinch up.
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Smack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Livingstone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Livingstone misses with a two punch combination.
Livingstone tries to bum rush Smack with a series of wild strikes but Smack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Livingstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Smack circles away.
Livingstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Smack's corner calls for a 1-2. Smack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Livingstone.
The fight stays on the outside here - Livingstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Livingstone throws an overhand right that lands on Smack's shoulder, as Smack tries to avoid the shot.
Johnny Smack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Livingstone.
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!
Livingstone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smack lands a head kick!
Livingstone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Smack looks to land a body kick but Livingstone moved away.
The fighters circling - Livingstone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smack dodges the punch combination from Livingstone.
Livingstone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smack is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Livingstone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Smack clinches.
Smack unloads a knee to the mid-section. Livingstone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Livingstone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Livingstone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Livingstone tries to break the clinch but Smack is controlling the position. #BC2#
Smack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Smack. Those never looked like landing.
Smack avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Livingstone misses with a hook
and Smack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Smack instigates a clinch.
Smack prevents Livingstone from breaking the clinch.
Livingstone wants to get back to striking at distance but Smack won't allow it.
Smack prevents Livingstone from breaking the clinch.
Livingstone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smack takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smack keeps control of Livingstone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Livingstone tries to break the clinch but Smack is controlling the position. #BC2#
Smack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Smack.
Smack is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smack lands a head kick. Livingstone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Livingstone misses.
Smack with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smack swats away the attempt to clinch by Livingstone.
Smack throws a nice head kick!
Smack tries to bum rush Livingstone with a series of wild strikes but Livingstone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Livingstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Smack counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Smack manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Smack.
Smack stalks Livingstone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Livingstone's face. Livingstone staggers backwards, shaken.
Smack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Livingstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingstone slips under a jab.
Smack throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Livingstone's head.
Livingstone is looking to clinch.
Livingstone throws a right hand that Smack ducks under and follows up with a left that Smack also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Livingstone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Livingstone throws a right and a left that Smack avoids nicely.
Smack scores with a head kick. Livingstone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Livingstone dodges the punch combination from Smack.
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Smack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Livingstone throws a looping overhand right but Smack ducks down to avoid it.
Smack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smack throws a head kick that misses.
Livingstone misses with a two punch combination.
Smack raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Livingstone throws a jab but it's blocked by Smack.
Smack has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smack moves out of range as Livingstone strikes.
Livingstone wants to clinch up but Smack keeps it at a distance.
Livingstone tries to clinch but Smack moves out of range.
Livingstone avoids the head kick by Smack.
Livingstone moves in looking to clinch but Smack pushes him off.
Smack slips a jab and a cross from Livingstone.
FrankFurt Livingstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Livingstone moves in looking to clinch but Smack pushes him off.
Smack scores with a nice strike.
Livingstone misses with a hook. Smack ducked under it nicely.
FrankFurt Livingstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Livingstone avoids a kick to the body.
Livingstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livingstone tries to clinch but Smack is having none of it.
Livingstone moves in looking to clinch but Smack pushes him off.
Smack defending well as Livingstone loads up on a big left hand.
Smack lands a head kick. Livingstone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Livingstone tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.
Livingstone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Livingstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Livingstone does no damage.
Livingstone is looking to clinch. #T3#
Livingstone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smack.
Smack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Livingstone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smack lands a leg kick that knocks Livingstone off balance momentarily.
Livingstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smack throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Livingstone.
Livingstone moves to clinch but Smack breaks away
and Smack counters with a three punch combo that has Livingstone backing up. Livingstone nods at Smack to acknowledge the strikes.
Livingstone throws a jab when Smack was well out of range.
Livingstone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Smack.
Livingstone looks to clinch
and Smack counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Livingstone.
A head kick from Smack lands but Livingstone takes it in his stride. #T4#
Livingstone misses with the combination.
Smack lands with a slapping head kick.
Livingstone swinging wildly here.
A combination from Smack does no damage.
Livingstone looks to land a right hand but Smack moved out of range.
Livingstone throws the left hand but Smack avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smack.
Smack misses with a head kick.
Livingstone misses with an uppercut.
Livingstone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smack throws a nice head kick!
Johnny Smack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Livingstone misses with an uppercut
and Smack counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smack 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smack!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Johnny Smack waved his t-shirt featuring Hype Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Smack.
Smack throws a right hand that Gerrard ducks under and follows up with a left that Gerrard also avoids with ease.
Gerrard thuds a left hand into Smack's body.
Smack throws a head kick that half lands.
Gerrard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smack tries to avoid it but Gerrard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smack to the ground. Smack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smack swinging wildly here.
Smack moves out of range as Gerrard strikes.
Smack connects with a body shot that sends Gerrard's belly button to the back.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Gerrard has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Smack breaks the clinch.
Gerrard slips a jab and a cross from Smack.
Gerrard misses with a combination
and Smack counters with a three punch combo that has Gerrard backing up. Gerrard nods at Smack to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerrard fails with the takedown.#T1#
Gerrard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gerrard somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Gerrard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smack lands with a nice body kick.
Gerrard takes a swing at Smack's ribcage but misses.
Smack looks to land a combination. Gerrard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gerrard tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.
Gerrard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smack circles away.
Gerrard shoots in for a double leg but Smack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smack has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Gerrard is breathing heavily.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Smack scores with a decent looking hook.
Smack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gerrard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smack connects with a jab.#ROC2#Gerrard is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smack catches Gerrard with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Gerrard forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Smack!
Johnny Smack really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hype Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1#
Chai scores with a jab. Smack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chai tries to clinch up.
Smack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Chai doesn't manage to clinch there - Smack circles away.
Smack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Smack's head coaches at Punchin N\' Chockin that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Smack clinches.
Smack tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Smack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai working aggressively here. #BC#
Smack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smack misses the shot to the body.
Smack misses with a head kick. #T1#
Chai scores with the left hand. Smack knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smack doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai wants to clinch up but Smack keeps it at a distance.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai scores with the left hand. Smack knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chai lands with a nice combination. Smack backs away looking to recover.
Smack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chai tests Smack's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Smack is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Smack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Smack to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Smack looks to clinch but Chai throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Smack taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ra Sha Khanna Chai!
An out of breath Ra Sha Khanna Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFA 18
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Smack throws a head kick that Wolecki semi-blocks. #CL2#
Wolecki instigates a clinch.
Wolecki has Smack pressed against the cage, preventing Smack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smack tries to circle away but Wolecki has him pinned against the cage.
Smack is trying to force a seperation but Wolecki has the dominant position.
Wolecki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smack just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smack utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smack working hard to break the clinch.
Wolecki is looking for a takedown.
Smack throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Smack.
Wolecki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanislaw Wolecki.
Smack throws a head punch that misses.
Wolecki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smack walks away with a smile on his face. Wolecki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Smack throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smack slips under a jab from Wolecki.#CL2#
Wolecki rushes Smack and presses him up against the cage.
Smack stalling in the clinch but Wolecki improves position. #TD2#
Wolecki pulls guard successfully.
Smack stopping the sweep attempt from Wolecki.#SU#
Smack decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wolecki, up you get! #CL2#
Wolecki has closed the distance and engaged Smack in a clinch.
Smack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wolecki has him pressed against the cage.
Smack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolecki jumps guard but Smack turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wolecki tries to pull guard but Smack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smack can't break the clinch.
Smack is trying to break free.#T2#
Wolecki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smack walks away with a smile on his face. Wolecki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Wolecki moves into the clinch.
Smack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolecki is trying to pull guard but Smack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wolecki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smack has Wolecki pressed against the cage.
Wolecki fails to pull guard.
Wolecki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smack just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wolecki fails to pull guard. #BC#
Smack manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wolecki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Wolecki manages to pull guard.
Wolecki controls Smack momentarily but Smack frees himself.
We've been informed that Wolecki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Wolecki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Wolecki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wolecki is tightening it up a little... Smack has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smack reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smack taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wolecki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stanislaw Wolecki!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1#
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch but Smack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moukh El Rahbi fails with a takedown attempt.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smack scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Smack's head coaches at Punchin N\' Chockin that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Moukh El Rahbi closes the distance and clinches.
Moukh El Rahbi is trying to pull guard but Smack has him pressed against the cage.
Moukh El Rahbi fails to pull guard.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yussuf Moukh El Rahbi.#BC#
Smack breaks the clinch.
Smack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moukh El Rahbi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smack's waist but Smack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moukh El Rahbi off to one side.
Smack throws a big counter combination but Moukh El Rahbi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moukh El Rahbi misses with a takedown attempt - Smack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Moukh El Rahbi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moukh El Rahbi fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1##BC#
Smack manages to break the clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smack dodges the punch combination from Moukh El Rahbi.
Moukh El Rahbi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smack avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Moukh El Rahbi instigates a clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi jumps guard but Smack turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smack misses with a head kick.
Moukh El Rahbi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moukh El Rahbi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smack. Smack obviously looking to wear him down.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moukh El Rahbi takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots and misses
and Smack counters with a straight right hand.
Moukh El Rahbi wants to clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moukh El Rahbi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yussuf Moukh El Rahbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Moukh El Rahbi clinches with his opponent.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to pull guard but Smack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Smack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smack lands a high kick!
Moukh El Rahbi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Moukh El Rahbi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi is looking to clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moukh El Rahbi.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch but Smack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots for a takedown but Smack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moukh El Rahbi.
Smack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moukh El Rahbi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moukh El Rahbi throws out a counter right but Smack avoids it with no problem.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smack sprawls well. Smack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moukh El Rahbi gets slowly back to his feet.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moukh El Rahbi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moukh El Rahbi just manages to avoid it.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch but Smack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smack swats away the attempt to clinch by Moukh El Rahbi.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots for a double leg takedown but Smack sprawls well. He's pushed Moukh El Rahbi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moukh El Rahbi back to the cage. Smack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Smack slaps away a takedown attempt from Moukh El Rahbi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good leg kick by Smack.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moukh El Rahbi or perhaps it was just good defense by Smack, which made it look bad.
Moukh El Rahbi looks winded!
Smack thuds his right hand into Moukh El Rahbi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moukh El Rahbi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smack scores with a jab to the body.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smack sprawls well. Smack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moukh El Rahbi gets slowly back to his feet.
Smack stuffs the takedown attempt from Moukh El Rahbi. Moukh El Rahbi gets slowly back to his feet.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch but Smack moves out of range.
Smack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moukh El Rahbi just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Moukh El Rahbi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smack controlling the action here for a moment.
Smack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to pull guard but Smack holds him up against the cage and eventually Moukh El Rahbi drops back down to his feet.
Smack has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC#
Smack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moukh El Rahbi wants to clinch up but Smack keeps it at a distance.
Smack misses with a double jab
and Smack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smack swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Smack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smack throws a combination. Moukh El Rahbi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smack connects with a solid leg kick.
Smack lands a front kick.
Smack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smack leaves Moukh El Rahbi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yussuf Moukh El Rahbi.
Smack misses with the combination.
Smack stuffs the takedown attempt from Moukh El Rahbi. Moukh El Rahbi gets slowly back to his feet.
Moukh El Rahbi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smack circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moukh El Rahbi or perhaps it was just good defense by Smack, which made it look bad.
Moukh El Rahbi is breathing heavily.
Smack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Moukh El Rahbi fails with the takedown.
Smack throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moukh El Rahbi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moukh El Rahbi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smack scores with a nice body kick.
Smack keeps Moukh El Rahbi at a distance using the push kick.
Johnny Smack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moukh El Rahbi blocks a head kick by Smack.
Smack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Moukh El Rahbi moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smack breaks the clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in looking for a takedown but Smack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moukh El Rahbi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moukh El Rahbi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smack lands a high kick! #T3#
Moukh El Rahbi dives in and grabs Smack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smack pushes down on Moukh El Rahbi's head and hops out.
Smack keeps the fight on the outside.
Smack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smack swats away the attempt to clinch by Moukh El Rahbi.
Nice sprawl there from Smack as Moukh El Rahbi shoots in.
Moukh El Rahbi fails with the takedown
and Smack counters with a series of strikes. Moukh El Rahbi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moukh El Rahbi needs to keep his hands up - Smack had a free shot at his head there.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moukh El Rahbi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smack scores with a head kick.
Smack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice takedown defense from Smack. No joy for Moukh El Rahbi on that attempt.
Smack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Smack.
Moukh El Rahbi is looking to clinch but Smack is avoiding it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.
Moukh El Rahbi misses with a few strikes there.
Smack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smack connects with an inside leg kick.
Smack swings for the body but Moukh El Rahbi moves out of range.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moukh El Rahbi jabs Smack right on the nose. Smack blinks but takes it well.
Moukh El Rahbi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smack with a nice calf kick.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots for a takedown but Smack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moukh El Rahbi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moukh El Rahbi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots and misses
and Smack counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnny Smack is winning the standup battle so far.
Smack connects with a jab.
Moukh El Rahbi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moukh El Rahbi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smack dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smack throws a head kick that half lands.
Moukh El Rahbi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smack is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Moukh El Rahbi.
Moukh El Rahbi throws a nice looking combination but Smack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moukh El Rahbi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smack defends well and Moukh El Rahbi ends up having to push Smack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Smack. No joy for Moukh El Rahbi on that attempt.
Smack lands with a nice body kick.
Moukh El Rahbi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smack.
Smack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moukh El Rahbi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yussuf Moukh El Rahbi.
Smack swinging wildly here.
Smack scores with a push kick.#CL#
Smack clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moukh El Rahbi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smack controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Moukh El Rahbi is trying to pull guard but Smack has him pressed against the cage.
Moukh El Rahbi jumps guard but Smack turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moukh El Rahbi is trying to pull guard but Smack has him pressed against the cage.
Smack keeps control of Moukh El Rahbi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Smack breaks the clinch.
Smack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moukh El Rahbi can do to turn this around?
Moukh El Rahbi misses with a takedown attempt - Smack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smack is looking to slow Moukh El Rahbi down with leg kicks. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No joy there for Smack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moukh El Rahbi misses with a wild body shot.
Smack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moukh El Rahbi is defended easily by Smack.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smack defends it nicely.
No luck for Moukh El Rahbi with that takedown attempt.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in but no luck this time.
Moukh El Rahbi throws a jab when Smack was well out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smack.
Smack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smack throws a body punch but Moukh El Rahbi moves out of range.
Smack lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch
and Smack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smack defends well and Moukh El Rahbi ends up having to push Smack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smack lands a head kick. Moukh El Rahbi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smack pinned against the cage. Smack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Moukh El Rahbi looks to move away, Smack throws a big counter combo but Moukh El Rahbi just gets out of the way.
Smack throws a nice head kick!
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch there but Smack circles away. #CL2#
Moukh El Rahbi has Smack up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Smack breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Moukh El Rahbi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch but Smack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moukh El Rahbi fails with a takedown attempt.
Smack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smack swats away the attempt to clinch by Moukh El Rahbi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smack keeps Moukh El Rahbi at a distance using the push kick.
Yussuf Moukh El Rahbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Smack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smack tests Moukh El Rahbi's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smack, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smack!

Event: HFA 205 FINAL
Date: Jul 31, 2024

#R1#
Smack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valentino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Smack's head coaches at Punchin N\' Chockin that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentino.
Smack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valentino with a hook.#ROC2#Smack is rocked!
A combination from Smack does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Valentino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Smack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentino misses with a wild combination.
Smack seems to have got his legs back now.
Smack swings widly with a right hand
and Valentino counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Smack! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Valentino!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Valentino!

Event: HFA 7
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Smack as Rose shoots in.
Smack scores with a hook.
Smack looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Smack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smack looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Smack throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Rose counters with a single leg into guard. Smack didn't expect that.
Smack is looking to stand up but Rose isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Smack is working an open guard so Rose takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rose shoots in for a double leg but Smack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1##TD2#
Smack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rose showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Rose stands up from Smack's guard - Rose perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smack is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Smack circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Rose.
Rose looks for a takedown but Smack sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Smack.
Smack throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Smack throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease.
Smack misses with a combination #CL2#
and Rose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smack working hard to break the clinch.
Smack tries to break free but Rose pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rose breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Rose decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smack tries to kick Rose off but Rose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2#
Rose escapes and gets back to his feet.
Smack is breathing heavily.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rose is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Rose is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smack can't fight it off and eventually Rose manages to take the fight to the floor. Smack looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Smack manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've been informed that Rose has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smack blocks it with crossed arms.
Rose drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smack pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rose misses with a combination
and Smack counters with a left and a right that stings Rose. #T4#
Rose is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smack falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Rose counters with a shoot takedown. Smack fights it but they end up in guard.
Smack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rose is controlling him. #SU2#
Rose stands and steps away. Smack gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Smack misses.
Smack scores with a nice body kick.
Rose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Smack will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smack.
Rose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smack misses with a head kick.
Smack scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnny Smack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnny Smack is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Rose drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Smack pushes Rose off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smack misses with a body kick.
Rose avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRose.
Rose needs to keep his hands up - Smack had a free shot at his head there.
Rose slips a straight right by Smack.
Rose has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Smack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rose's head.#TD2#
Rose shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smack is looking to escape.
Rose frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rose tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Rose is landing with some decent strikes but Smack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rose working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose controlling the pace for now.
Rose in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB2#
Rose wants to finish this one by submission but Smack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rose. #T3#
Rose lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Rose looking for a guillotine from mount but Smack is having none of it.
Rose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smack squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rose controlling from the full mount.
Rose's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Rose.#T4#
Rose punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Rose looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smack is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smack is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Rose is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smack has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smack!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Smack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Smack shows good takedown defense.
Smack throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Rose tries to clinch but Smack moves out of range.
It looked like Smack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smack misses with a wild body shot.
Johnny Smack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Smack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rose gets a clinch.
Rose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smack smiles and moves away.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Rose.
Rose throws a head kick but Smack moves out of range.
Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smack goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Smack lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
Rose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smack counters with a left and a right that stings Rose.
Smack is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Rose avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack connects with a leg kick.
Smack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rose avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rose wants to clinch.
Smack stuffs the takedown.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Smack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smack throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Smack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Smack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Smack rushes Rose and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smack is trying to defend but Rose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Smack makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smack throws a head kick that Rose semi-blocks.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Smack misses with a combination
and Rose counters with a nice body shot.
Rose darts in looking for a takedown but Smack gets double underhooks and turns Rose into the cage. #TD2#
Rose looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smack is looking to get back to is feet but Rose passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smack takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SU2#
Rose stands up.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Smack shows good takedown defense.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Smack misses with a double jab.
Rose dodges the punch combination from Smack. #CL2#
Rose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Rose. #BC2#
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rose goes for a double leg but Smack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smack continues to drive forward.
Smack misses with a low kick. #CL#
Smack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rose is trying to pull guard but Smack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matt Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Smack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smack blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smack, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smack!

Event: HFA 5
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Steele tries to clinch up.
Smack lands with a kick to the temple. Steele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Sammy Steele has been cut.
Steele shoots in for a double leg but Smack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnny Smack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele lands with a shot to the body.
Smack scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steele.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Steele.
Smack throws the kick towards the body but Steele avoids it.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Smack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Smack sets himself, and Steele steps forward looking for the clinch! Smack avoids it this time.
Smack misses with a head kick.
Steele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Smack scores with a head kick.
Smack slaps away a takedown attempt from Steele, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Smack rushes Steele and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Steele.
Smack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steele.#BC#
Smack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Smack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smack but Smack pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Smack gets a clinch.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Smack has him pressed against the cage.
Steele has had enough of the clinch but Smack keeps him there for the moment.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steele looks winded!
Smack blocking some punches.
Steele tries to pull guard but Smack won't allow it. #BC#
Smack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smack tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steele. #T3#
Smack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Smack.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smack.
Steele blocks a head kick by Smack.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smack!
Steele takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice body kick from Smack.
Smack lands a head kick. Steele smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown. Smack tries to sprawl out of it but Steele keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smack is looking for a counter combo.
Good leg kick by Smack. #T4#
Smack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smack.
Steele avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack lands with a kick to the temple. Steele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steele is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Steele dives in for a single leg takedown but Smack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smack misses with a two punch combination.
A solid body kick from Smack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smack. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Steele's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smack looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Smack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smack throws a head kick that misses.
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smack circles away.
Smack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnny Smack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Smack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smack fakes the leg kick and cracks Steele in the body.
Steele takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smack but Smack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Steele.
A head kick misses from Smack.
Smack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Smack.#T1#
Smack just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smack throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.
Steele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Steele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steele somewhat.
Smack is looking to counter the offense by Steele and move into the clinch.
Smack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smack defends it well.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Smack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steele avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack blocks a head kick by Steele.
Smack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Steele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steele wants to clinch.
Steele moves out of range as Smack throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steele takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Steele blocks a head kick by Smack.
Steele wants to counter with a clinch but Smack pushes him away.#T3##CL2#
Steele closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Smack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smack stuffs the takedown attempt from Steele. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Smack throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele fails to land the takedown.
Smack seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Steele gets tackled into the cage by Smack. Smack maintains the clinch.
Steele tries to pull guard but Smack won't allow it.
Smack lands an elbow inside.
Come on Smack - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smack avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smack prevents it. #BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smack throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smack has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steele shoots in and drives through. Smack sprawls well.
Smack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smack.
Smack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smack lands a glancing blow to the side of Steele's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Steele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smack goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnny Smack is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steele or perhaps it was just good defense by Smack, which made it look bad.
Steele tries to clinch but Smack moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Smack.
Smack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Smack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Smack moves out of range easily.
Smack scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
Smack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Steele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown. Smack tries to sprawl out of it but Steele keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Steele tries to get set, Smack tries to push him back and clinch up but Steele manages to avoid the attempt.
Smack throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Smack circles away.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steele shoots for a takedown but Smack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Steele.
Smack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smack scores with a push kick.
Smack throws a front kick that sends Steele stumbling back into the cage.
Smack thuds his shin into the meat of Steele's side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steele crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smack - the referee stops the clock and Steele gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smack. Steele manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Smack scores with a nice body kick.
Smack misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steele is defended easily by Smack.
Smack is looking to wear down Steele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steele sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steele wants to clinch.
Smack swinging wildly here.
Steele tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Steele goes for a double leg but Smack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smack continues to drive forward.
Steele has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smack.
Smack misses with a body shot.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smack.
Smack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smack. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele blocks a head kick by Smack. #T4##TD2#
Steele scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Smack manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smack scores with a head kick.
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smack is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steele.
Smack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steele.
Smack misses with a head kick.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smack throws a head kick that misses.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steele somewhat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smack!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2024

#R1##CL#
Smack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beltcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beltcher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smack throws a punch but it's blocked by Beltcher.
Smack slows down the pace here.
Smack will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beltcher up against the cage.
Smack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltcher tries to pull guard but Smack won't allow it. #BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beltcher moves to clinch but Smack breaks away
and Smack counters with a low kick, right behind Beltcher 's knee. #CL2#
Beltcher gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Beltcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smack up against the cage.
The referee calls for Beltcher to work.
Smack tries to land a knee to the head but Beltcher blocks with his arms.
Beltcher tries to break free but Smack pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Beltcher breaks the clinch.
Smack with a nice calf kick.
Johnny Smack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smack doesn't manage to clinch there - Beltcher circles away.
Beltcher lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beltcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Beltcher scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Beltcher has Smack up against the cage in a clinch.
Smack stops a takedown attempt from Beltcher.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Beltcher.#BC2#
Beltcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beltcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Smack lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beltcher will feel that in the morning.
Smack moves in looking to clinch but Beltcher pushes him off.
Smack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beltcher throws a big counter head kick but Smack avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Smack keeps the fight on the outside.
Beltcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Smack circles away.
Beltcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Smack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Beltcher is looking to clinch.
Beltcher keeps the fight on the outside.
Beltcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beltcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Smack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beltcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smack seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beltcher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smack is fending him off so far but Beltcher persists. Nope, Smack circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smack tries to clinch but Beltcher is having none of it.
Smack tries to clinch but Beltcher moves out of range. #CL2#
Beltcher moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Beltcher has hold of one of Smack's legs. Smack is fighting the takedown attempt but Beltcher gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Smack has his feet on Beltcher's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Beltcher looks winded!#CL#
Beltcher tries to keep at a distance but Smack has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smack slows down the pace here. #BC#
Smack breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Smack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beltcher stalling against the cage.
Smack struggles to land a body shot inside as Beltcher controls his hands.
Beltcher wants to take the fight to the mat but Smack manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Smack manages to break the clinch.
Beltcher lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Beltcher pushes Smack up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Bob Beltcher has been cut.
Beltcher walks into a jab.
Smack tries to clinch up but Beltcher circles away and keeps his distance.
Smack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beltcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Beltcher with that takedown attempt.
Beltcher tries to clinch but Smack is having none of it.
Smack throws a head kick but Beltcher moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltcher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Beltcher moves into the clinch.
Smack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beltcher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Beltcher.
Beltcher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1##BC#
Smack manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Smack has closed the distance and engaged Beltcher in a clinch. #BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smack is looking to clinch but Beltcher is avoiding it.
Beltcher blocks a head kick by Smack.
Beltcher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltcher can do to turn this around?
Beltcher misses with a two punch combination.
Beltcher doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Smack to counter with a crisp jab.
Smack tries to clinch but Beltcher moves out of range.
Smack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beltcher throws a body punch but Smack moves out of range.
Beltcher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smack defends well and Beltcher ends up having to push Smack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beltcher is breathing heavily.#T2#
Smack works over Beltcher's head and body with a nice combination.
Smack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smack wants it to stay on the feet.
Smack fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smack tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Smack. No joy for Beltcher on that attempt.
Nice body kick there by Smack.#CL#
Smack has Beltcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Beltcher takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Smack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnny Smack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Smack drives through and clinches with Beltcher against the cage.
Beltcher avoiding damage as Smack throws knees to the body. #T3##BC#
Smack breaks from the clinch.
Beltcher tries to clinch but Smack is having none of it.
Smack misses with a combination #CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Beltcher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beltcher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beltcher effectively controlling the action here.
Beltcher receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Smack is struggling to control the position.
Smack stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Smack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnny Smack is winning the standup battle so far.
Beltcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smack as he avoids it easily.
Smack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Beltcher shoots in for a takedown but Smack shows good takedown defense.
Beltcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smack pinned against the cage. Smack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smack doesn't manage to clinch there - Beltcher circles away. #CL#
Smack clinches up against the cage.
Smack lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beltcher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smack is keeping busy.
Smack managing to block the knees to the body from Beltcher.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smack.
The referee calls for Smack to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Beltcher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smack doesn't manage to clinch there - Beltcher circles away.
Smack just misses with a punch to the body.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beltcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smack scores with a three punch combo!
Beltcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smack manages to avoid it.
Beltcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beltcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beltcher somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack swats away the attempt to clinch by Beltcher.
Beltcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Smack fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Smack looks to land a body kick but Beltcher moved away.#CL#
Smack moves into the clinch.
Beltcher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beltcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beltcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smack as he avoids it easily.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Beltcher.
Smack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beltcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smack counters with a left and a right that stings Beltcher.
Smack lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smack.
Smack misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Smack gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Smack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beltcher.
Smack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Smack breaks the clinch.
Smack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beltcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beltcher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smack looks to land a combination but Beltcher avoids it well.
Smack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beltcher. That did some damage!
Smack throws a head kick that misses.
Smack looks to land a combination but Beltcher avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Beltcher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beltcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smack connects with a high kick.
Beltcher misses with a takedown attempt - Smack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Smack scores with a push kick.
Beltcher tries to clinch but Smack is having none of it.
Smack is looking to clinch.
Beltcher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smack defends it well.#CL2#
Beltcher moves into the clinch successfully.
Beltcher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smack is defending well.
Beltcher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smack pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smack lands with a straight right. Beltcher didn't see that one coming.
Smack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beltcher.
Smack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Smack tries to clinch up.
Beltcher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smack.
Smack moves in looking to clinch but Beltcher pushes him off.#CL#
Smack darts in and clinches Beltcher up against the cage.
Beltcher tries to break free but Smack pushes him back against the cage.
Beltcher lands an elbow inside.
Smack unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beltcher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beltcher's elbow.
Beltcher tries to pull guard but Smack holds him up against the cage and eventually Beltcher drops back down to his feet.
Smack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beltcher blocks it with crossed arms.
Bob Beltcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Smack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beltcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smack is defending well for now.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smack!

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