Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: XF 31
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Reilly lands a right hook to the body.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Reilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Reilly.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Reilly blocks the leg kick.
Reilly throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Reilly throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Reilly misses with a double jab.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reilly scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is looking to slow Reilly down with leg kicks.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Reilly shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Reilly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith misses with a hook
and Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a right hand that Reilly ducks under and follows up with a left that Reilly also avoids with ease.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reilly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a hook.
Reilly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith slips a straight right by Reilly.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Reilly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reilly lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Reilly throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Reilly throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Reilly controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Reilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB#
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Reilly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.#T3#
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reilly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reilly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reilly trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reilly.
Reilly cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Reilly throwing strikes but missing.
Reilly lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Reilly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reilly throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reilly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reilly throws a big elbow that misses.
Reilly working some strikes from top position.
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reilly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iain Reilly will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Reilly moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Reilly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith digs a good body shot into Reilly's ribs.
Smith looks to land a combination but Reilly avoids it well.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a jab.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Reilly throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly lands with a cross. #T1#
Smith tries to clinch there but Reilly circles away.
Reilly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reilly.
Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Reilly jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Smith.#ROC#
Reilly is rocked!#CL#
Smith clinches.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Reilly manages to break the clinch.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reilly throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reilly keeps the fight on the outside.
Reilly feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Reilly lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Reilly swinging wildly here.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith slips a straight right by Reilly.
Smith cracks the inside of Reilly's front leg.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reilly swivels and escapes.
Reilly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Smith'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 jab there from Smith.
A shot to the liver by Reilly. Beautiful body shot.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reilly scores with a nice head shot.
Reilly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reilly pinned against the cage. Reilly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Reilly with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slips a straight right by Reilly.
Smith tries to clinch there but Reilly circles away. #CL#
Smith instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Reilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.#T1#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reilly at a distance.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Reilly tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith slips under a jab from Reilly.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Reilly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reilly scores with a shot to the body.
Reilly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Reilly backing up. Reilly nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
A cross from Reilly lands.
Reilly lands a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reilly scrambles back to his feet.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Reilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reilly connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Reilly delivers a spinning backfist that drops Smith like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Iain Reilly!
An out of breath Iain Reilly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Pride FC 29
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Ryan backs away looking to recover.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Ryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Ryan tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Ryan tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Ryan defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Jimmy Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Ryan scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryan.
Ryan misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch. #T3#
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage. #T4#
Ryan misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Ryan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Ryan.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Smith.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith scores with a hook.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Smith.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#T1#
Ryan looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ryan lands a front kick.
Smith throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. #T2#
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
As Smith backs away, Ryan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ryan looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Ryan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Ryan gets a clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryan defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Smith.
A cross from Smith lands.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith moves out of range as Ryan throws a body kick.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan connects with a nice cross there... Smith is looking wobbly and Ryan recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Smith to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ryan jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Ryan!
Jimmy Ryan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Pride FC 20
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Von Lee slips a jab from Smith.
Von Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Von Lee with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Von Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a series of punches but Von Lee moves out of range.
Von Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Von Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Lee also avoids with ease.
Von Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Von Lee takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith throws a combination. Von Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Lee.
Von Lee connects with the punch.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Von Lee is predictable there
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Von Lee.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Von Lee punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a jab when Von Lee was well out of range.
Von Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Von Lee lands an overhand right.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Lee scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Lee.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Lee.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifton Von Lee.
Von Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Von Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Von Lee.
Von Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Von Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Lee scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Von Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Von Lee misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Von Lee.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Von Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Smith digs a good body shot into Von Lee's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Lee.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Von Lee.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lee's shoulder, as Von Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Lee. Von Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith swings for the body but Von Lee moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Von Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith connects with a right hand. Von Lee shakes it off.
Smith throws a right hand that Von Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Lee also avoids with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Von Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Von Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Lee cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Lee with a nice cross.
Nice shot by Von Lee.
Smith connects with the punch.
Von Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith works Von Lee's body with a nice hook.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Von Lee misses with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Lee.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Lee.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lee cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Von Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Von Lee cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!#T2#
Nice jab there from Von Lee.
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!
Von Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
Von Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith defending well as Von Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Von Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Lee scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a hook.
Von Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Von Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Lee.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Von Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Von Lee throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Von Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Von Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee throws a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Lee throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Von Lee.
Smith slips a jab from Von Lee.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Von Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Von Lee lands a head shot.
Donk. Von Lee catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Von Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Von Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Von Lee scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.#T1#
Von Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Lee.
Von Lee stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Von Lee won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Von Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Lee is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Von Lee looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Lee!
Von Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Von Lee tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Von Lee throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Von Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lee throws out the jab.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Von Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifton Von Lee.
Von Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Von Lee wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Smith!
John Smith made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I will definitely make orphans of your family!'.

Event: Pride FC 16
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Gustafson down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Gustafson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Gustafson has been cut.#CL#
Gustafson moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Gustafson is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Oh Gustafson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gustafson is looking for a takedown.
Smith dips a shoulder and cracks Gustafson with a mighty uppercut! Gustafson falls back against the cage and Smith unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gustafson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Smith screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
John Smith looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I will definitely make orphans of your family!'.

Event: Pride FC 10
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halloo staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Halloo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halloo circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Halloo does it's job there.
Halloo scores with a kick to the body.
Tupa Halloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halloo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith swings for the body but Halloo moves out of range.
Halloo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halloo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Halloo misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Halloo.
A good leg kick by Halloo.
Nice jab there from Halloo.
Halloo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Halloo throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Halloo lands a jab.
Halloo connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Halloo.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Halloo.
An inside leg kick from Halloo misses.
Smith checks a leg kick. #T2#
Smith blocks a head kick by Halloo.
Halloo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halloo lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Halloo needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Halloo keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halloo throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Halloo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Halloo counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Halloo's leg but Halloo calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Halloo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Halloo rather than just go for the knockout.
Halloo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halloo swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Halloo backing up. Halloo nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Halloo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halloo feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Halloo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halloo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith looks for the body kick but Halloo saw that one coming. #CL#
Halloo closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halloo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith looks winded!
Halloo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Smith is trying to pull guard but Halloo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halloo lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A short left from Halloo.
A nice left hand lands by Halloo.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Halloo is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Halloo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halloo throws a head punch that misses.
Halloo misses with a punch on the inside.
Halloo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Halloo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tupa Halloo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Halloo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Halloo.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Halloo moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Halloo counters with a right hand to the body.
Halloo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halloo, right into the meat.
Halloo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Halloo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tupa Halloo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halloo scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Halloo clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Halloo scores with a shoulder strike.
Halloo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Halloo controls the action.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Halloo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Halloo throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Halloo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halloo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Halloo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halloo misses with a punch to the body.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Halloo prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Halloo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
Tupa Halloo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halloo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Halloo blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halloo stalling against the cage.
Halloo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying to stall but Halloo improves his position.
Halloo struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Halloo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halloo misses with some punches.
Halloo blocks an uppercut.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
Halloo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halloo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Halloo misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Smith lands.
Halloo feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Halloo misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Halloo misses with a head kick.
Halloo ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith wants to slow Halloo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halloo, right into the meat.
Halloo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halloo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Halloo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Halloo scores with a decent looking hook.
Halloo tries to clinch up.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith wants to clinch up but Halloo keeps it at a distance.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halloo manages to avoid it.#T4#
Halloo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith digs a good hook to Halloo's body.
Halloo misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halloo. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halloo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Halloo closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Halloo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Halloo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halloo blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tupa Halloo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Halloo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halloo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Halloo backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Halloo stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Halloo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halloo ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Halloo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halloo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halloo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Halloo just misses with a punch to the body.
Halloo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Halloo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Halloo wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halloo. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halloo, right into the meat.
Halloo throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith wants to slow Halloo down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body kick there by Halloo.
Halloo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halloo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith. #T2#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halloo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Halloo throws a good cross that connects.
Halloo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Halloo thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That kick from Halloo tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halloo with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Halloo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halloo.
Halloo throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Halloo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Halloo finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Halloo scores with a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halloo slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halloo is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith tries to move into range but Halloo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Halloo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halloo drops Smith with a big left hand! Smith is injured, injured bad! Halloo jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tupa Halloo!
Tupa Halloo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
John Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to keep working hard. I congratulate the champ, but I'm coming back!'.

Event: Pride FC 7
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
Ryan tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Ryan lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Jimmy Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Ryan counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryan doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Ryan counters with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping right.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Smith. #T3#
Ryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryan on the side of the head.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Ryan crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Ryan is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Ryan has been cut.
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 plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Ryan to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Ryan just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Smith!
John Smith looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I will definitely make orphans of your family!'.

Event: PRIDE Worldwide Abner vs Darko
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Handleman throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handleman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith moves out of range as Handleman strikes.
Handleman looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Handleman.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Handleman.
Kelvin Handleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handleman lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handleman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Handleman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Handleman's head but Handleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Handleman saw it coming and moves away.
Handleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Kelvin Handleman has been cut.#TD2#
Handleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Handleman showed some decent athleticism there.
Handleman throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Handleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Handleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Handleman connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Handleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith has hold of Handleman's hands but Handleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Handleman throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Handleman throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Handleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Handleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Handleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though. #T3#
Handleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Handleman lands strikes from half guard.
Handleman lands strikes from half guard.
Handleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Handleman trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Handleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Handleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Handleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Handleman is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it. #T4#
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Handleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Handleman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Handleman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Handleman punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Handleman trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Handleman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Handleman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Handleman's corner calls for a 1-2. Handleman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Handleman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Handleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Handleman throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Handleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Handleman slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Handleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handleman throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Handleman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handleman controlling from side mount.
Handleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #T1#
Handleman working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Handleman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Handleman lands a nice forearm strike.
Handleman throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Handleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Handleman wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith parries the strikes from Handleman easily there. Handleman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Handleman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Handleman.
Handleman working the ground and pound.
Handleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Handleman crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Handleman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Handleman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Handleman throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Handleman tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Handleman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Handleman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Handleman in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
Handleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Handleman throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Handleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Handleman.
The ground and pound from Handleman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith parries the strikes from Handleman easily there. Handleman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
Handleman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Handleman.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Handleman 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.
Handleman lands a strong strike to the head of Smith. That's dazed him! Handleman looking to finish here. Smith is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Handleman lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Handleman!
Kelvin Handleman very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, John Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need to keep working hard. I congratulate the champ, but I'm coming back!'.

Event: AFC #39
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Smith scores with a hook.
Dresden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dresden gets slowly back to his feet.
Dresden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dresden walks into a jab.
Dresden dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Dresden's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Dresden slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith swings for the body but Dresden moves out of range. #T1#
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dresden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dresden shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Dresden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lakoj Dresden.
Smith connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Dresden covering up! Smith comes in with a big uppercut and Dresden goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Smith!
An intense looking John Smith took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I will definitely make orphans of your family!'.

Event: DARE 93
Date: Jan 09, 2019

#R1#
Nicolas throws a shot to the body.
Nicolas takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicolas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Nicolas up against the cage.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Nicolas.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Smith.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas. #T1#
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Smith.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.#T2#
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Nicolas finds it's target.
Nicolas swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harold Nicolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicolas darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith tries to move into range but Nicolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Nicolas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicolas lands a jab.
Nicolas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Nicolas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Nicolas clinches.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas. #T4#
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Nicolas won't allow it.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nicolas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Nicolas improves position.
Smith lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #TD2#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Nicolas tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nicolas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith blocks a jab.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A left lands for Nicolas.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a counter combo.#CL#
Nicolas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Smith jumps guard but Nicolas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nicolas is keeping busy.#T1#
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Nicolas on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
John Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith misses with some punches.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Nicolas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Nicolas. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Nicolas. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Nicolas throws a big uppercut that drops Smith! More strikes from Nicolas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith lies dazed against the cage as Nicolas celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
John Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I need to keep working hard. I congratulate the champ, but I'm coming back!'.

Event: DARE 89
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Smith swings for the body but Hyang moves out of range.
Hyang with a poor takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Yun Won Hyang has been cut.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hyang fails with a takedown attempt.
Hyang throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith moves away from the strike by Hyang.
Hyang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hyang.
Hyang looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyang was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Jab, jab by Hyang - just one landing.
A jab from Smith misses.
Hyang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Hyang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hyang dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyang.
Yun Won Hyang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith cracks Hyang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hyang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Hyang.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyang slips a straight right by Smith.
Hyang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hyang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Hyang cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyang slips under a jab.
Hyang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith. #T2#
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hyang can pounce on him.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hyang.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hyang to score with a decent uppercut.
Hyang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hyang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hyang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Smith misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hyang. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hyang.
It appears Hyang was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smith stalks Hyang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hyang's face. Hyang staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Hyang. #T3#
A big left from Hyang misses.
Hyang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hyang. Hyang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hyang is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hyang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hyang lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hyang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hyang lands a head shot.
Hyang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Hyang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
It looks like Hyang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hyang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hyang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
A head kick misses from Smith.
Hyang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheers as Hyang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Hyang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyang is just out of range.
Hyang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Hyang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hyang lands with a cross.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hyang shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yun Won Hyang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a hook but Hyang avoids it easily.
Hyang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyang lands a jab to the nose.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyang was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Hyang connects with a looping right hand.
Hyang throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yun Won Hyang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yun Won Hyang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Hyang misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hyang.
Hyang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Yun Won Hyang is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
And Hyang counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith blocks it.
Hyang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Hyang walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hyang is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hyang's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyang cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith cracks Hyang with an open hand slap.
Hyang throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Yun Won Hyang's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyang connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hyang.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hyang.
Hyang avoids the body shot from Smith.
Hyang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Hyang is predictable there
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith lands a jab to Hyang's midsection.
Hyang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyang lands a front kick.
Hyang moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Hyang throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hyang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Hyang lands a nice looking body shot.
Hyang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith moves out of range as Hyang strikes.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyang.
Hyang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hyang saw that one coming.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Smith sends Hyang crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Hyang up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Hyang is rocked!
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hyang.
Oh Hyang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Smith knocks Hyang out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Smith!
Post fight, John Smith stared into the camera and said 'I will definitely make orphans of your family!'.

Event: EFL 21
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Al Din gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Al Din drags the fight down to the ground.
Al Din keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Din is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Al Din has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Al Din has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Din keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Al Din is keeping the position.#T1#
Al Din is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Al Din is keeping the position.
Al Din is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Din swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Din keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Din swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Al Din throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Din fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Al Din takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Din takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Din moves away from the strike by Smith. #T3#
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a hook
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Din scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Al Din closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Smith.
I was talking to Al Din's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Din lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Din can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T4#
Smith digs a right hand underneath Al Din's ribcage. Al Din let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Al Din up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with some punches.
Al Din takes a shot to the head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Al Din avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Al Din makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith blocking some punches.
Al Din jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Al Din's head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Din blocks a body shot from Smith.
Al Din misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Din avoids the damage to the body.
Al Din has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Smith moves forwards but Al Din connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Din circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith takes a swing at Al Din's ribcage but misses.
Al Din keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Din's head backwards.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Din.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Al Din lands with a right hand.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Din.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Al Din throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al Din.#T2#
Al Din loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
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!
Al Din throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Al Din closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Din lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Al Din lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Din.
A body shot lands from Smith.
John Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #TD#
Al Din manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Al Din is trying to keep Smith in close.
Al Din is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Al Din is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Din is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith is pushing down on Al Din's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Din is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Din works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith is fighting to break Al Din's control of his arms but Al Din is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Din is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Al Din not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Din can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Al Din defends it.
Al Din moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Al Din keeps moving.
Al Din trying to control the position.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Din's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Smith lands a nice hook to Al Din's body. Al Din takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith tries to clinch but Al Din moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Din misses the target.
Al Din doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a hook. Al Din ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Al Din gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Al Din tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries a body shot but Al Din blocks it.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Al Din seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith tries a body shot but Al Din blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Smith thuds a left hand into Al Din's body.
A low kick from Al Din misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Al Din slips under a jab.
Al Din slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Al Din saw that one coming.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Al Din throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Din throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Din doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Din appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith thuds a left hand into Al Din's body.
Al Din tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Din.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Din takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Din backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Din. #T3#
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A short right from Smith.
Al Din misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Din backwards.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Al Din.
Al Din misses with the head strike.
Al Din lands an uppercut.
Al Din misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Din's elbow.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Al Din.
A nice left hand lands by Al Din.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Al Din blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Din makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Al Din up against the cage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Din backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Din swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocking some punches.
Al Din lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Al Din on the inside.
Al Din blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Din blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Smith lands with a straight right. Al Din didn't see that one coming.
Al Din tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Din swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Al Din appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Al Din was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.#T1#
Al Din moves away from the strike by Smith.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith throws the left hand but Al Din avoids the punch easily.
Al Din defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Al Din was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Smith cracks Al Din with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Din.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Al Din is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Al Din down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Al Din back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Al Din is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Din slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Oh Al Din is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Din is holding his hands too far apart here. Smith throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Al Din is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith! John Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
John Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFL 18
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Smith throws a body punch but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Salazar throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Salazar's ribs.
Salazar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salazar has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Salazar has been cut.
Smith moves forwards but Salazar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salazar.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Salazar counters with a nice uppercut.
Salazar throws a body shot but no joy.
Salazar lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Salazar misses with a hook.
Salazar lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salazar takes one to the side of the head.
Salazar moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
A big right from Smith misses.
Salazar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salazar connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Salazar moved out of range nicely.
Salazar misses with a kick to the body.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salazar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Salazar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salazar.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Salazar circles away.
Salazar stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salazar.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salazar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Salazar. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salazar slips under a jab.
Smith moves out of range as Salazar throws a body kick.
Salazar scores with a leg kick.
Salazar misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Salazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salazar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salazar throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salazar.
Salazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salazar connects with a crisp jab.
Salazar lands a nice looking body shot. #T3##CL#
Smith forces Salazar back against the cage and clinches.
Salazar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salazar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Salazar avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Salazar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salazars head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salazar.
Salazar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith cracks Salazar with a nice body shot.
Smith has Salazar pushed against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Salazar looks winded!
Salazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salazar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A short right from Smith on the inside.
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 can't find room to land a body shot as Salazar controls the action.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salazar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salazar lands with a right to the head.
Salazar throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salazar.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salazar blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salazar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Salazar blocks it.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Salazar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Salazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Michael Salazar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salazar misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a jab when Salazar was well out of range.
Salazar throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith lands a jab.
Salazar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith throws a hook but Salazar avoids it easily.
Salazar misses with a kick to the body
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salazar can do to turn this around?
Salazar is breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salazar momentarily.
Salazar misses with a straight right.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salazar's head.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith moves in close and cracks Salazar with a massive right hand! Salazar, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith!
John Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Michael Salazar had this to say: 'The belt belongs to me, it will be reclaimed. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Kamenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Kamenov is out of range.
Nice cross by Smith.#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamenov throws a big shot that misses.
Kamenov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kamenov misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Kamenov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kamenov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
Kamenov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenov scores with a push kick.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range. #T1#
Kamenov misses with a straight right.
Kamenov swinging wildly here.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamenov throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kamenov.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenov moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamenov, as that shot connected.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamenov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kamenov is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
A big right from Smith misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamenov misses the target.
Kamenov lands the left hand.
Smith thuds a left hand into Kamenov's body.
Smith checks a low kick from Kamenov.#T2#
Kamenov connects with a jab.
Kamenov throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Kamenov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamenov misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Kamenov throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Kamenov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamenov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aleksandar Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Kamenov lands.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kamenov slips the punch.#T3#
Kamenov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith throws out a counter right but Kamenov avoids it with no problem.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Kamenov is out of range.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Kamenov doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamenov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Kamenov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Smith misses.
Kamenov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kamenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamenov blocks a jab.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamenov pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Kamenov misses.
Kamenov throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamenov.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamenov moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Kamenov swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Kamenov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kamenov moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Kamenov. Those never looked like landing.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Kamenov misses.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Kamenov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aleksandar Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamenov wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Kamenov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamenov lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Kamenov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamenov thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Kamenov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Aleksandar Kamenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kamenov there.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenov moves away.
Smith misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamenov.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamenov.
Kamenov thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Kamenov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamenov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#
Kamenov is rocked!#T2#
Smith cracks a nice hook into Kamenov's ribs.
Oh Kamenov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamenov throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Kamenov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kamenov misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamenov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Kamenov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith misses with a hook. Kamenov ducked under it nicely.
Kamenov looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamenov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kamenov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Kamenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Kamenov throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamenov moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Kamenov swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Kamenov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Kamenov.
Kamenov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamenov misses with a jab to the body
letting Smith counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Aleksandar Kamenov's cut is getting worse.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamenov ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Kamenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Kamenov misses the jab.#T4#
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamenov.
A punch combination from Kamenov misses.
Kamenov throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Kamenov loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kamenov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenov throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Kamenov throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamenov with a body shot.
Smith lands a jab to Kamenov's midsection.
Kamenov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kamenov ducks down to avoid it.
Kamenov throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamenov scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kamenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws out a counter right but Kamenov avoids it with no problem.
Kamenov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamenov looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kamenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Kamenov is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kamenov's head but Kamenov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamenov throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Kamenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenov fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith connects with the punch.#T1#
Kamenov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Kamenov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamenov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Kamenov is out on his feet! Smith sets himself and nearly takes Kamenov's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Smith!

Event: EFA 75 Vermeulen vs Hyang
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Debrine looks to clinch
and Debrine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith punishes Debrine's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Debrine's head but Debrine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Debrine is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith with a jab.
Debrine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Debrine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine moves away from the strike by Smith.
A low kick from Debrine is predictable there
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Debrine misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Debrine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Debrine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Smith throws a hook but Debrine avoids it easily.
Debrine misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Debrine connects with a looping right hand.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Debrine jabs at Smith's body.#CL#
Debrine moves into the clinch.
Debrine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Debrine lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Debrine is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Debrine jumps guard but Smith stands there with Debrine around his waist. Debrine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Debrine misses with an elbow strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Debrine.
Smith letting Debrine take a breather here.
Debrine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Debrine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Debrines head.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here. #T3#
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Debrine.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Debrine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Debrine backwards.
Debrine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Debrine misses with a hook.
Debrine wants to clinch.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Debrine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Debrine swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Debrine takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Debrine moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a straight right. #CL#
Debrine has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Debrine is breathing heavily.
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 blocks an elbow strike.
Debrine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Debrine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Smith misses. #CL#
Debrine instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Debrine blocks it.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Debrine.
Debrine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Debrine missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Debrine tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Debrine with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Debrine.
Debrine looks to clinch
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Max Debrine has been cut.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Debrine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Debrine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Debrine throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Debrine only half commits.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith cracks Debrine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Debrine tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Debrine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Debrine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Debrine stalling.
Debrine tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Debrine drops back down to his feet.
Max Debrine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Debrine.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Debrine blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Debrine.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is pushing Debrine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Debrine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Debrine holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Debrine takes a shot to the head.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Debrine, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Debrine missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Debrine has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Debrine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Debrine backwards.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Debrine's ribcage. Debrine let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Debrine is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Debrine.
Debrine is trying to stall.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Debrine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Debrine blocking some punches.
Debrine takes a shot to the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Debrine.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Debrine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Debrine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Debrine blocking some punches. #T4#
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Debrine uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Debrine throws an elbow but misses.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Debrine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Debrine.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Debrine up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Debrine.
A short uppercut from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Debrine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Debrine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Debrine is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Debrine misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.#ROC2#
Debrine is rocked!
Debrine takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Oh Debrine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Debrine seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith with a hook.#T1#
A big left from Smith misses. #KD2#
Smith cracks Debrine with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Debrine to stand back up!
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Debrine.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Debrine throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Smith counters with a nice right hand that sends Debrine toppling to the canvas! Debrine scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smith finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Debrine.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debrine.
Max Debrine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Debrine slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Debrine finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Debrine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith throws a hook but Debrine avoids it easily.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Max Debrine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Debrine misses with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Debrine tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Debrine tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Debrine cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Debrine slips under a jab.
Debrine tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Debrine at a distance.
Debrine misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Debrine ducks down to avoid it.
Debrine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Debrine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Debrine misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith stuns Debrine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Debrines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith lands with a hook. Debrine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Debrine throws a right hand that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Debrine lands a jab to the head.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith jabs Debrine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Debrine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws out a counter right but Debrine avoids it with no problem.
Debrine misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Smith works Debrine's body with a nice hook.
Debrine wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Debrine tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Debrine thinking.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Debrine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Debrine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Debrine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.

And that's the end of the fight!
John 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
Max Debrine was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry dudes'.

Event: EFA 66 Murphy vs Lancaster
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Jak wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Jak misses with a wild combination.
Harsh Jak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jak gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Jak gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Smith gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018

#R1#
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Afolayan on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Afolayan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Afolayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith jabs Afolayan right on the nose. Afolayan blinks but takes it well.
Afolayan slips under a jab.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Afolayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith moves away from the strike by Afolayan.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Afolayan counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Afolayan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Afolayan throws a head punch that misses.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Afolayan has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Afolayan's head.
Afolayan lands a body punch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Afolayans head.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Afolayan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Afolayan with an uppercut!
Afolayan throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Afolayan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Afolayan walks into a left hand.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Afolayan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Afolayan moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a hook
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Afolayan's shoulder, as Afolayan tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a hook but Afolayan avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Afolayan misses.
Afolayan slips under a jab from Smith.
Afolayan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Afolayan slips the punch.
Afolayan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Afolayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Afolayan moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a hook. Afolayan ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Afolayan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith blocks a jab.#T3#
Smith takes a swing at Afolayan's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a hook but Afolayan avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith throws a jab when Afolayan was well out of range.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Afolayan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Afolayan.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith avoids the body shot from Afolayan.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Afolayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Smith.#T4#
Afolayan missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Afolayan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Afolayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Afolayan throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Afolayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a hook but Afolayan blocks it.
Afolayan swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Afolayan scores with a punch to the head.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Afolayan saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Afolayan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Afolayan wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith throws a hook but Afolayan avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Afolayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Afolayan feints a counter leg kick.
Afolayan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Afolayan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Afolayan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Afolayan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Afolayan counters with a two punch combo.
Afolayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Afolayan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Afolayan.#CL2#
Afolayan has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Afolayan fails to land. #T1#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Afolayan.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Afolayan.
Smith tries a body shot but Afolayan blocks it.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Afolayan is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Afolayan has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A short left from Afolayan.
Afolayan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Afolayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Afolayan tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Afolayan lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Afolayan. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Afolayan trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith working aggressively here.
Afolayan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Afolayan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Afolayan.
Afolayan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Afolayan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Afolayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Afolayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Afolayan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Afolayan momentarily.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Afolayan circles away.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Afolayan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Afolayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith cracks Afolayan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws the left hand but Afolayan avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Afolayan! But no joy.
Afolayan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Afolayan's head.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Afolayan counters with a straight right hand.
Afolayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Afolayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Smith misses with an uppercut. Afolayan saw that one coming.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Afolayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Afolayan moved out of range nicely.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Afolayan.
Afolayan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Afolayan misses with a body shot.
A jab from Afolayan does it's job there.
Afolayan slips a straight right by Smith.
Afolayan cracks Smith with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abidemi Afolayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Afolayan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith lands with a hook. Afolayan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Afolayan connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith misses the jab.
Afolayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Afolayan's hands.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Afolayan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Smith.#T1#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Afolayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Afolayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Afolayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Afolayan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Afolayan throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith sizes up Afolayan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Afolayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Afolayan's head but Afolayan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Afolayan flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Afolayan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.#T2#
Smith throws a hook but Afolayan avoids it easily.
Afolayan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Afolayan moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Smith misses.
It seemed like Afolayan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Afolayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Afolayan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Afolayan lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Afolayan misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Afolayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Afolayan moves away from the strike by Smith.
It seemed like Afolayan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Smith throws a hook to the side of Afolayan's head but Afolayan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Afolayan.
Afolayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Afolayan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith slips a jab from Afolayan.
Afolayan looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Afolayan counters with a left to the body.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Afolayan throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Afolayan's head.
Smith throws a jab when Afolayan was well out of range.#T4#
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Afolayan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Afolayan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Afolayan blocks a jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Afolayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith slips a straight right by Afolayan.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Afolayan! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Afolayan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Afolayan jabs at Smith's body.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Afolayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abidemi Afolayan.
I think Afolayan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abidemi Afolayan!

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