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Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 36     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Smith throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and DeSalvo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeSalvo trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to keep DeSalvo in close.
DeSalvo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
DeSalvo drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick DeSalvo off! DeSalvo jumps back into Smith's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but DeSalvo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
DeSalvo passes to full mount! #SUB#
DeSalvo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Smith looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by DeSalvo! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Albert DeSalvo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Albert DeSalvo thanked Lion Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Maurice Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I took a risk taking this fight. But to be the best you have to beat the best and in the words of the great Arnold Schwarzenegger: "I PEE BLACK"'.

 

Event: Revolution XC 18     
Date:   Mar 31, 2017
#R1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith slips a straight right by Tariaksuq.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Tariaksuq counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tariaksuq.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith blocks a jab.
Tariaksuq blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Tariaksuq counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Tariaksuq lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tariaksuq throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Maurice Smith has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a head kick but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Tariaksuq tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tariaksuq takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tariaksuq misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Tariaksuq lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Tariaksuq throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Tariaksuq throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tariaksuq lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Tariaksuq throws an uppercut from hell that sends Smith clean off his feet! He's out cold! Tariaksuq stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Issumatar Tariaksuq!
A relieved looking Issumatar Tariaksuq thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Maurice Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took a risk taking this fight. But to be the best you have to beat the best and in the words of the great Arnold Schwarzenegger: "I PEE BLACK"'.

 

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 10     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nurmagomedov's knee momentarily.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Nurmagomedov cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maurice Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Maurice Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Smith.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Smith lands a head kick!
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Smith.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Maurice Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage. #KD#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Nurmagomedov tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Smith looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Maurice Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Smith.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maurice Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Smith throws a push kick but Nurmagomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Smith controlling Nurmagomedov's posture. #T4##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maurice Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Maurice Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Smith. #T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith throws a head kick that Nurmagomedov semi-blocks.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
Smith tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Nurmagomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
A nice combination there by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Maurice Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith!

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

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

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

Maurice Smith gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: RXC Making 2016 Tap Out     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Malingo avoids the head kick by Smith.
As Smith looks to move away, Malingo throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith misses with the body kick#TD#
and Malingo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malingo is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Malingo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malingo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malingo.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malingo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith managing to control the position. #T1#
Malingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Malingo trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malingo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Malingo scoring with some ground and pound.
Malingo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith managing to control the position.
We've been hearing that Malingo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malingo trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Malingo is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Malingo is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Malingo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malingo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malingo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malingo passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Malingo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Malingo prevents Smith from standing back up.
Malingo thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Malingo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malingo drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head. #T4#
Malingo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Malingo prevents Smith from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Malingo lands a nice short elbow.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malingo.
Malingo working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Malingo working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Malingo finish him?
Malingo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Smith is hurt! He's hurt bad - Malingo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Smith from any more punishment! Congratulations to Malingo! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Maurice Smith had this to say: 'I took a risk taking this fight. But to be the best you have to beat the best and in the words of the great Arnold Schwarzenegger: "I PEE BLACK"'.

 

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 7     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Jung misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Jung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Jung's side.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Hop Sing Jung has been cut.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jung.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jung avoids a kick to the body.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Jung is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Jung manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jung dives into side control. #T1##REVB#
Smith trying to remain calm as Jung controls from the top position.
Smith is trying to control Jung's posture but Jung avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Jung takes a little break here. Smith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Jung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Jung just content to control the position.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jung trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #T3##SUB#
Jung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jung trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #SUB#
Jung working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Jung working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Jung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
Smith scores with a head kick. Jung tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jung throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Jung slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Jung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Jung drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jung is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jung has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Jung throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Jung avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Jung tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Jung back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Jung is rocked!#T1#
A good leg kick by Smith.
Oh Jung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Jung misses.
Jung seems to have got his legs back now.
Donk. Jung catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Jung seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Jung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maurice Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Jung! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jung to his feet! Jung is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hop Sing Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jung. That did some damage!
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Jung dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Jung's head and hops out.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jung takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jung throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Jung tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Jung back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
Hop Sing Jung's cut is getting worse.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Jung counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Jung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jung.
Smith throws a head kick that Jung semi-blocks.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Jung to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jung passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jung performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jung seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Jung is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Jung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jung throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jung is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith lands a front kick.
Jung wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Jung is out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Jung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Smith. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jung closes the distance and clinches.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jung is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Jung keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jung will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Jung keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Smith lands but Jung takes it in his stride.
Smith slips under a jab.
Jung closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Jung.
Jung misses the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Jung shrugs it off though. #CL#
Jung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Jung has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Jung tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hop Sing Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Jung steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Smith tries to get set, Jung tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the 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!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Jung moves into the clinch.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maurice Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jung avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith thows a body kick. Jung tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jung misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Jung sees coming a mile off.
Jung is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3##TD#
Jung closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Jung passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB#
Jung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Jung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maurice Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jung is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hop Sing Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jung is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Jung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Jung looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Maurice Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MayheM sportswear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: DFC Sin City 14     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
Clark misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Smith counters with a head kick that drops Clark to the mat! Clark scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Clark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clark with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Clark is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Clark has been cut.
Maurice Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Clark.
Smith pushes Clark away with a front kick.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Clark's front leg but catches the back leg as Clark tries to avoid it.
Clark misses with a takedown #KD#
and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops Clark! Smith lets Clark back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clark fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Clark looks winded!
Smith drops Clark with a huge uppercut! Clark drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Smith is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Smith!
A determined Maurice Smith didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Anthony Clark stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger'.

 

Event: TUF semis 1     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
As Cruz backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Cruz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Smith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming. #TD2#
Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Cruz distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz works his way into side control.
Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Smith stops Cruz from passing to mount.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith is holding Cruz down, trying to stall.
The ground and pound from Cruz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Cruz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cruz with the ground and pound but Smith regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cruz just manages to avoid it.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Smith is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz tries to advance position but instead Smith slips a leg back in to half guard. #T1#
Cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cruz working Smith over with strikes here.
Cruz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cruz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith is in a horrible position here. Cruz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cruz scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!#T2#
Cruz unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Smith wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Cruz celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
After winning the bout, Dom Cruz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Maurice Smith had this to say: 'I took a risk taking this fight. But to be the best you have to beat the best and in the words of the great Arnold Schwarzenegger: "I PEE BLACK"'.

 

Event: Sin City 7 Lobtov vs. Toole     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Smith pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
Vargas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses.
Vargas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vargas cracks Smith with a solid left hand.#T1#
Smith pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maurice Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vargas lands a lovely overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Vargas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maurice Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Vargas.
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt.
Vargas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vargas is defended easily by Smith.
Vargas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vargas off to one side.
Vargas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Maurice Smith has been cut.
Johny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Vargas shrugs it off.
Vargas looks winded!
Vargas fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Vargas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vargas if he has to take too many more of those.
Vargas shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Vargas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vargas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Vargas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vargas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vargas throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vargas misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith is looking to slow Vargas down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vargas's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Vargas on that attempt.
Vargas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vargas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vargas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Smith! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maurice Smith!
Our winner, Maurice Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DFC Mayhem 4     
Date:   Aug 05, 2016
#R1#
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pereira's calf.
Pereira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Pereira tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pereira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Pereira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Smith pounces like a tiger and cracks Pereira with a vicious hook! Pereira is down but not out! Smith follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maurice Smith!
Maurice Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DFC Fight Night 1     
Date:   Jul 13, 2016
#R1#
Fitzpatrick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith thows a leg kick but Fitzpatrick checks it #TD2#
and Fitzpatrick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Fitzpatrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzpatrick pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Fitzpatrick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fitzpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzpatrick controlling the action here.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fitzpatrick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzpatrick. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fitzpatrick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick looking to finish with strikes here!
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because Fitzpatrick loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Fitzpatrick's body position as best he can.
Fitzpatrick looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fitzpatrick. #SUB2#
Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick thowing shots but they're missing.
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Fitzpatrick's body position as best he can.
Fitzpatrick thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Fitzpatrick!
Liam Fitzpatrick is the new bantamweight champion!

 

Event: BBP 2     
Date:   Jul 01, 2016
#R1#
Greeley throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Greeley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Greeley's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith avoids the body shot from Greeley.
Greeley throws a right hand that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greeley throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Greeley counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greeley.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greeley throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.#T1##KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Greeley tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Greeley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Daren Greeley has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Greeley down.
Greeley swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Greeley throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Greeley's front leg but catches the back leg as Greeley tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greeley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Greeley throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Greeley.
Greeley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Greeley misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Greeley was not able to check. #KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Greeley tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Greeley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Greeley is rocked!
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Greeley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Greeley misses the target.
Smith's coach down at Dave's Dumb Belles was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Greeley ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greeley blocks a head kick by Smith.
Greeley misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Greeley's knee momentarily.
Greeley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a jab. Greeley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Greeley misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Greeley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith counters with a body kick.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Greeley down.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Greeley's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greeley works the jab nicely.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daren Greeley's cut.
That's time! Greeley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Greeley throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greeley.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Greeley.
Greeley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greeley throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Greeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greeley throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith blocks a jab.
Greeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Greeley moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Greeley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Greeley throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Greeley down.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a hook but Greeley blocks it.
Greeley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Smith slips a jab from Greeley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greeley. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greeley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Greeley to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greeley throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Greeley was not able to check. #T3#
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greeley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greeley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Greeley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Greeley misses with a straight right.
Greeley connects with a crisp jab.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Greeley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Greeley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Greeley misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith slips under a jab from Greeley.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith thumps Greeley with a low kick.
Maurice Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greeley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Greeley looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greeley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Greeley blocks a head kick by Smith.
Greeley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daren Greeley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Greeley avoids a kick to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Greeley misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Greeley 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Greeley misses with a looping left.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Greeley throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Greeley tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Greeley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Greeley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the body from Greeley misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Greeley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greeley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greeley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daren Greeley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Greeley misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Greeley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Greeley seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Greeley's sensitive parts.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greeley blocks a head kick by Smith.
Greeley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greeley throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Greeley.#T3#
Smith misses with a hook
and Greeley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Greeley moved out of range.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maurice Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Greeley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Smith tenderised Greeley's leg. Greeley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greeley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Greeley misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Greeley throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

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

A relieved looking Maurice Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 42     
Date:   Jun 17, 2016
#R1#
Snake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Maurice Smith has been cut.
Snake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Snake backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Snake misses its intended target.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Snake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Snake.
Snake misses with a hook.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Snake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Snake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Snake misses with a hook to the body
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Snake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but Snake blocks it.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snake throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snake blocks a head kick by Smith.
Snake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Snake misses.
Snake blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith blocks the body kick.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but Snake blocks it.
Snake misses with a hook.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snake throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Snake throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Solid Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries a low kick but Snake avoids it.
Smith throws a leg kick but Snake moved away.
Smith lands a head kick. Snake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Snake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snake's knee momentarily.
Snake has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Snake misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Snake misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Snake looks winded!
Snake throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Snake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Snake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Snake avoids it.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snake looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Snake avoids it.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snake throws a right hand that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice cross by Snake.
Snake misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Snake misses with a series of wild punches.
Snake tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Snake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Snake manages to avoid it.
Snake misses with an uppercut.
Snake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snake throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Snake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Solid Snake has been cut.
Snake avoids a kick to the body.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Snake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Snake moves out of range easily.
Snake swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Solid Snake will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Snake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Snake throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snake swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Snake scores with a nice strike.
Snake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Snake 's knee.
Snake misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Solid Snake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Snake misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Snake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snake is breathing heavily.
A jab from Snake misses. #T1#
Snake takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith cracks the inside of Snake's front leg.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
A big left from Snake misses.
Smith looks for the body kick but Snake saw that one coming.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snake.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Snake misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Snake.
Snake misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Snake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Snake avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith moves out of range as Snake strikes.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Snake moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Snake dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Snake looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Snake misses with a wild body shot.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snake.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snake.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Snake was just out of range.#T3#
Smith moves away from the strike by Snake.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Snake misses its intended target.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snake blocks the body kick.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith misses with a low kick as Snake jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Snake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Snake is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith lands a nice hook to Snake's body. Snake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Smith moves out of range as Snake strikes.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snake misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Snake has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Snake swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Snake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Snake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Snake thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Snake attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snake gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Snake 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Snake misses with a wild body shot.
Snake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Snake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Snake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Snake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snake throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Snake just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Snake.
Snake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith slips under a jab from Snake.
Smith looks for the body kick but Snake saw that one coming. #T1#
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Snake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Snake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Snake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snake lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Snake.
Snake tries a head kick but it misses.
Snake misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snake.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Snake takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Snake stumbling back into the cage.
Snake throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
As Snake backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snake throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith defending well as Snake loads up on a big left hand.
Snake throws a body kick that misses
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Snake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to wear down Snake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Snake misses with a looping right.
Snake throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Snake throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snake can do to turn this around?
Snake looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Snake misses with a body shot.
Snake looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snake's head.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Snake counter with a right hand.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Snake.
Snake lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snake misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a counter high kick but Snake was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Snake as he connects with a hook.
Smith moves out of range as Snake strikes.
Snake throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Snake was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snake throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Snake missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snake throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Snake misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snake on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

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

After winning the bout, Maurice Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 38     
Date:   May 29, 2016
#R1#
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hudson throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Hudson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Hudson down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Hudson misses with the combination.
Hudson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hudson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Hudson is looking for a counter combo.
Hudson throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith cracks the inside of Hudson's front leg.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Hudson off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hudson takes one to the chin there.
Hudson on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Hudson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hudson avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hudson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Hudson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hudson is breathing heavily.
Hudson moves away from the strike by Smith.
Hudson misses with a kick to the body.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hudson's calf.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Hudson's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hudson doesn't seem phased though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Hudson. #KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Hudson tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Hudson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Hudson is rocked!
Smith drops Hudson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Smith follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Smith!
A relieved looking Maurice Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 34     
Date:   May 07, 2016
#R1#
Smith connects with a leg kick. Gunnarsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gunnarsson walks into a left hand.
Gunnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Maurice Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gunnarsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Gunnarsson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Gunnarsson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a swing at Gunnarsson 's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Gunnarsson down.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Smith cracks the inside of Gunnarsson 's front leg.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Gunnarsson 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!
Gunnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Gunnarsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gunnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith blocks a head kick by Gunnarsson . #T3#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunnarsson with a poor takedown
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gunnarsson really felt that one!
Gunnarsson is breathing heavily.
Smith leaves Gunnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Gunnarsson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Gunnarsson 's knee.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith cracks Gunnarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Gunnarsson down.
Smith pushes Gunnarsson away with a front kick.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Gunnarsson pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Morten Gunnarsson has been cut.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunnarsson .
Smith digs a good body shot into Gunnarsson 's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morten Gunnarsson 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gunnarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Gunnarsson down.
Gunnarsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Gunnarsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Gunnarsson persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Gunnarsson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith cracks the inside of Gunnarsson 's front leg.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gunnarsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Gunnarsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Smith controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gunnarsson moves nicely into side control.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gunnarsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Gunnarsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Gunnarsson is working to tighten his grip on Smith's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Smith has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gunnarsson is really squeezing tight and eventually Smith passes out! Gunnarsson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Morten Gunnarsson !

 

 
 
 
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